Review of The Pianist (2002) by Justin D — 16 Aug 2013

Can this down beat drama be the best film of 2002 and quite possibly one of the best films regarding the holocaust ever? In short, yes.

The Pianist is the true story of Wladyslaw Szpilman a great pianist in holocaust Europe. This film follows him through his compelling journey through that time of death and destruction, though his stay in it the ghettoes of Warsaw to the struggle of constantly hiding from the Nazi's who where out to complete total Genocide of the Jewish race.

Adrian Brody as Wladyslaw Szpilman gives one of the best performances I have ever scene he embodies his character with complete understanding of the role he is playing and handles his part with expertise (Earning an Oscar nonetheless). The supporting cast is also phenomenal with the standout being Thomas Kretschmann as Captain Wilm Hosenfeld.

Roman Polanski as director is amazing, giving us an excellently directed film due in part with his real life expertise with the holocaust growing up in a polish city in WWII. The script is also top notch with many occasions of clever dialogue and compelling conversations taking place.

The Pianist is a powerful, compelling, thought provoking film that is ultimately one of my favorite movies. I give Roman Polanski's The Pianist an amazing five out of five.