Review of The Pianist (2002) by Stephen E — 03 Jul 2012
The fact that "The Pianist" is based on a true story and directed by man who experienced the Holocaust firsthand makes it much more personal than it might have been, but I can't help thinking that it doesn't quite live up to the expectations set by those who've seen it.
Many have dubbed it as one of the most powerful films of recent memory, which is something that I just can't agree with. Yes, there are several haunting sequences, but it's much more satisfying when viewed as a character study instead of a film about the Holocaust.
Adrien Brody's Oscar-winning performance is a minimalist effort, but it's surprisingly how effective it actually is. He holds our attention for the film's entire two and a half hour running length, and that's something of an achievement.
"The Pianist" isn't the masterpiece that people label it as, but it's one of the finer films set during World War II.
This review of The Pianist (2002) was written by Stephen E on 03 Jul 2012.
The Pianist has generally received very positive reviews.
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