Review of The Grey Zone (2001) by Irvan P — 17 Dec 2009
While it lacks the budget of films like The Pianist or Schindler's List, The Grey Zone goes to places that those films barely even got close to. It questions the very nature of morality and when put to the test is it even applicable and in this kind of horrific situation, is there ever a right or a wrong? I saw this film years ago and viewing it again I'm reminded of why it haunts me more than any other holocaust film.
Tim Blake Nelson literally takes us into hell for the duration of the film and he never leaves it. Schindler's List was was about a man who saved thousands of Jews, The Pianist is about one man who against all odds survived, Life is Beautiful is about finding hope in a hopeless situation.
But The Grey Zone is a film apart, its about the utter lack of hope and the need for a person to survive no matter what the cost for just one more day even if that means doing unspeakable acts.
This review of The Grey Zone (2001) was written by Irvan P on 17 Dec 2009.
The Grey Zone has generally received positive reviews.
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