Sunday, November 23, 2008

THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PYJAMAS




War drama

PRINCIPAL CAST MEMBERS
Asa Butterfield: 8-year-old Bruno
Vera Farmiga: his mother
David Thewlis: his father, a high ranking Nazi
Amber Beattie: Bruno’s 12-year-old sister Gretel
Sheila Hancock: Bruno’s grandmother
Richard Johnson: his grandfather
Rupert Friend: Lieutenant Karl Kotler
David Hayman: Pavel, the house servant
Jack Scanlon: Shmuel, the boy in the striped pajamas

REVIEW
Seen from the perspective of a naive young boy, the Holocaust is a much different historical event. Once you get over the fact that they speak English rather than German, the story unfolds at a rather measured pace.

There are really good performances from both young lads and Bruno’s mother in particular. Beautiful cinematography and attention to detail add to the visual experience.

CLASSIFICATION
for mature thematic material.

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