![]() ![]() This is truly a movie that is not just for young people. Geoffrey Rush and Emily Watson, of course, are their usual extraordinary selves as Liesel's adoptive parents. ![]() It is a delight to watch such wonderful young actors at work. Liesel's good-natured friend Rudy is also expertly and realistically portrayed by young Nico Liersch. Lovely Sophie Nelisse is stunningly perfect in the role of Liesel, capturing both the bright-eyed innocence and the eventual world-weary quality needed for the role. The film is hauntingly beautiful, and moves at an effortless pace- not too fast, not too slow- allowing the viewers to become immersed in the realities of Liesel's situation. The scope of the story is seen through the eyes of Liesel, making it quite an intimate tale that is less about war and more about the importance of remaining human in inhuman surroundings, and affecting those around you in a positive and profound way. Based on Markus Zusak's novel, The Book Thief expertly tells the story of a young German girl named Liesel, who is thrust into the horrors of World War II Germany and its many complications. Unlike most movies for young people, which usually encourage selfishness, lust, and who knows what else, this is a film that promotes such qualities as self-sacrifice, courage in the face of unspeakable difficulties, and using your life to make a difference for others. This is without a doubt one of the most riveting, thought-provoking, and utterly powerful movies for young people (or any people, for that matter). ![]()
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