Best War Movies: 4. Schindler's List - page 2

07-10-2008 11:34

What is perhaps so interesting and troubling about this film is it's not about life during warfare it doesn't look at the experiences of soldiers on the front line but instead shows the impact that war had on the lives of so many people.

And the director doesn't shy away from the truth shot predominately in black and white the whole tone of the film oozes brutality and cruelty which, at times, is difficult to watch and is devastatingly emotional.

Schindler's List, which was a critical and commercial hit, was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Actor for Neeson, went on to win Best Picture and Best Director for Spielberg.

Already considered a masterpiece the film will remain culturally and historically important for many years and is a film that every school child should see.

FemaleFirst Helen Earnshaw