The book thief is so bad that its tough to decide whether its better used as a sleep aid or watched while under the influence as an object of derision. Set in world war two germany, liesel sophie nelisse discovers the wonders of books, words and imagination. Dialogue is known as characters talking to one another in films. Geoffrey rush and emily watson star in the adaptation of markus zusaks best selling book. This 20 film was based on the 2005 novel of the same name by markus zusak. Rush is quite delightful a strange word to apply to a movie such as this, but it fits and emily watson is excellent. While subjected to the horrors of world war ii germany, young liesel finds solace by stealing books and sharing them with others. The book thief lacked the power of the book and didnt make me cry. Based on the beloved bestselling book comes this profoundly moving story of a girl who transforms the lives of those around her during world war ii, germany. Film ini tentang seorang gadis muda yang hidup dengan keluarga jerman angkatnya selama era nazi.
Where the book had a kernel of intellectual irony to itwords betray a nationthis drama goes shamelessly for. It was adapted into a 20 feature film of the same name plot. I bought this as a christmas gift for someone, having seen the film at the. The actors played their parts fantastically though. Now, i must preface this by saying i always find the book better than the movie, but i dont think ive ever been so let down by a booktofilm adaptation in my life.
Book thief film loved this movie, but the book is even better. Also starring geffrey rush, it is an inspiring film. The book thief, 20 the three main categories of sound are dialogue, sound effects and music. But the movie about a girl adopted by a german couple during world war ii also crystallizes the perils of. Follows a spirited young girl named liesel sophie nelisse who witnesses the horrors of nazi germany while in the care of foster parents, p.
I finished reading the book thief months before it was shown and having been able to gives me a bit of credential to comment on the movie. Bioskop online, nontonfilmbaru adalah 20 amerikajerman film drama perang yang disutradarai oleh brian percival dan dibintangi geoffrey rush, emily watson, dan sophie nelisse. While some observers might say that line was crossed long ago, others may find that conclusive proof arrives in brian percivals the book thief, based on an international bestseller that the new york times jibed as harry potter and the holocaust. On 23 february 2014 i was able to watch the film the book thief. The book thief has the use of nazis in movies reached the point of being pornographic.
Geoffrey recalls the last time he can remember stealing a book. Ive always enjoied watching dvds regularly but more especially now during the stay home order and with too much covid news 247. The film was released on bluray and dvd on march 11, 2014. The story, narrated by death himself, follows a young girl as she arrives in a small town in germany to. Based on the beloved international bestselling book, the book thief tells the story of an extraordinary, spirited young girl sent to live with a foster family in wwii germany. This film tells the story of liesel, a young girl growing up in nazi germany. The incredibly unique tale, narrated by death himself, follows. Based on a bestselling novel penned by australian author markus zusak and now translated into 30 different languages, the book thief isnt a bombastic slaughterofwar pic as much as its a movie about the intimate agonies of life on the outside edges of war. The book thief ist ein usamerikanisch deutsches filmdrama. The book thief bluray disc, 2014 for sale online ebay. The film adaptation of the award winning novel by markus zusak, the book thief, gives audiences a wartime story, where the message is timeless. The book thief is lackadaisical and episodic, with an affecting spirit brought to life by all the performances and the exceptional period detail. Death and plucky tween find their voice in holocaust tale the grim reaper proves an unwelcome narrator in wellintentioned adaptation of markus zusaks popular world.
In the basement of her home, a jewish refugee is being protected by her adoptive parents. Her adoptive father teaches her to read, and when the family hides a fleeing jew named max, liesel takes to borrowingstealing books that she reads to help keep his hopes and spirit alive. After a wellreceived screening of 20th century foxs the book thief, an adaptation of markus zusaks 2006 novel of the same title that was released. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. The book thief on dvd march 11, 2014 starring emily watson, geoffrey rush, sophie nelisse, ben schnetzer. Its one of the films ive been dying to see since it was released in the us. With a book as beloved as the book thief by markus zusak, an adaptation was always going to be a challenge but an inevitable one. Rush is superb as a lovable, complicated man, as is watson, whose stern manner is only a mask. The book thief was a great film but it definitely lacked the magic that was in the book. The book is one of my all time favourites and i love everything about it. Published in 2005, the book thief became an international bestseller and was translated into 63 languages and sold 16 million copies.
The film is about a young girl living with her adoptive german family during the nazi era. Based on the bestseller by markus zusak, this film looks like a creepy new version of the anne frank story, writes peter bradshaw. Geoffrey rush stars in this deleted scene in %22the book thief%22 rush%27s hans refuses to join the nazi party%2c which leads to pressure. Everything you need to know about the book thief movie 20. Then again, the book thief is, perhaps, a victim of its own marketing. Watching films via dvd has helped relieve a lot of anxiety by turning off the tv and turning on a film.
Death, a male voice who over the course of the book proves to be a morose yet caring character, the plot follows. With diego luna, zoe saldana, channing tatum, ron perlman. Liesel is a young girl who is taken in by a foster family in germany. The book thief has its moments of brilliance, thanks in large part to an adept cast. The film is based on the 2005 novel of the same name by markus zusak and adapted by michael petroni.