Movie Review#1

                                             Schindler's list


schindler's list poster


Schindler's list is a 1993 war drama movie directed and co-produced by famous american director Steven spielberg.It is based on the infamous event of holocaust.

Plot:-  This movie is shown from the perspective of Oskar schindler, a German industrialist and a member of nazi party.This movie beautifully shows how his life turned around and how he became from a profiteer to a noble man,an unsung hero and ultimately one of the most iconic characters of movie history.


Liam Neeson as Oskar Schindler.

Presentation:-There's only one thing that can be said about the movie presentation which is "godly".The direction cinematography and acting in this movie is definitely on another level.This movie features Liam Neeson,Ben kinsley, and Ralph Fiennes in the leading roles.The whole movie is in b&w to portray the dark events of holocaust.This movie is filled with small but significant details and portrays symbolism.Ultimately its a cinematic storytelling masterpiece.


The girl in red coat:- Just at the beginning of  holocaust events a girl in a red coat is seen in the movie.

The girl in red coat

This girl can also be seen in the movie poster.And it is the most obvious symbol in this movie.According to some viewers the girl is a symbol of innocence and freedom while according to others the red coat is symbol of bloodshed during the events.Its up for your interpretation.

verdict:-  After watching the film it can easily be said that this is a modern masterpiece and the best of its genre.It is almost impossible to find any fault or glitch in this movie.The story may not be 100% historically accurate but the visual story telling is top notch.It is a 3hour 15 minute movie but its gonna stay with you for a long time.


My rating:-  10/10


Reception:- This movie is well received among the general audience and well known critics.This movie won 7 academy awards and 12 oscar nominations along with 7 BAFTA awards and 14 nominations.This movie also won 3 golden globes.This movie got 8.9 on IMDB 94% on metacritic and 97% on rotten tomatoes.


Some other facts:-  #1. Schindler's list grossed $322 million worldwide on a $22 budget though it was not meant to be a commercial movie.

                                  #2.Although it was a commercial hit,director Steven Spielberg refused his salary and gave all the money to charity.

                                 #3. Schindler's list is based on a novel called Schindler's ark by Thomas Keneally.

                                 #4. The girl in the red coat in this movie was three years old.This movie is strictly for 18+,but the girl saw this when she was 11 and she was traumatized.