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The Pianist
from Universal Studios
starring Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann, Frank Finlay, Maureen Lipman, Emilia Fox
directed by Roman Polanski

Features:

• Closed-captioned
• Color
• Dolby
• DTS Surround Sound

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

• A quick review for those wishing to see a great film.
  I don't often watch contemporary films because I find most of them to reek of crummy Hollywood fluff -- this one is different, MUCH better! I'm stingy with awarding stars for films too but this one really deserves all the accolades that I can pile on.
  It's simply the story of a European Jewish guy who just wants to be a pianist. He clearly has the playing skills of Chopin and he's totally focused upon his art until WW II intervenes... thus, the viewer can anticipate his forthcoming experience(s).more info

• Thought provoking
  The Pianist is one of those movies which holds your attention every minute. I was nearly afraid to see what was to happen next all through the film ! I ordered an extra copy of the film to lend to my family and friends so that they could experience some of the horrors which had taken place when Hitler began his goal to take over the world.
  A plus in the film was the excellent piano playing which for me was tear jerking. I don't suggest The Pianist for the younger folk without adult supervision, but... more info

• I
  I did have to return the HD/DVD for a different DVD, my mistake dont have HD. However, recieved a new DVD of the movie and of course it's a fabulous film, they should even show this movie in history classes.
  Still havent gotten my refund yet, and its been about a month.

• Rare, but True Depiction of Polish Suffering. Good Poles, Jews, Germans & Bad as Well - PERIOD. Cada School/Library Should Have
  Polish filmaker Polanski shows the truth in his movie. Polanski was born and raised in Poland. He had a Catholic parent and a Jewish parent. He was saved and raised by Polish-Catholics. He, like Wladislaw were there and saw for themselves what it was REALLY like, and showed it as such. Hollywood and those that never suffered write and tell a complete opposite and untrue tale discounting Polish suffering and help to Jews. Trust someone who was there, and not sensationalised lies and hatred. Poland lost world... more info

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