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The Book Thief
U/A (INDIA)
2014
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Positive Reviews
68
Negative reviews
36
Average Rating
2.9
/5
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1.5
But as melodrama, the movie is an absorbing portrait of a communitys indifference to its own.
Av Club
1.5
Zusaks film, as scripted by Michael Petroni, chucks out the novels crisp, occasionally sublime storytelling in favor of huge swaths of maudlin melodra ..
Austin Chronicle
2.0
We are sorry, you need to be a subscriber to watch this video We are sorry, you need to be a subscriber to watch this video Having a film narrated by ..
The Times
1.0
Two thirds of the way through Liam Neesons new thriller, I realised I was watching something extraordinary.
The Times
4.0
Though Leisel is given the protagonists narrative arc, Watsons character is probably the best characterization in the film.
Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
1.3
A Holocaust film that moves viewers to yawns rather than tears has no real justification.
Star Tribune
3.5
What keeps this indie drama just the right side of average is a brilliantly measured, Oscar winning performance by the great Jeff Bridges.
Herald Sun
3.5
Regrettably it doesnt, although director Brian Percival has created a dignified and handsome film, filled with impressive performances and an emotiona ..
Nz Herald
2.0
It looks beautiful and the chemistry between Beverley and Peter is great.
Independent Ie
3.1
For a film with so many emotionally riveting and involving storylines, The Book Thief quite often doesnt move past the facts and into the feelings.
2.0
It may span the most significant decades of last century, but The Book Thief pretty much boils down to girl lives with family, girl learns to read for ..
One Room With A View
2.5
Believe it or not, this kind of storytelling madness all works magnificently.
Scene Stealers
3.0
Rush gives Hans genuine warmth and heart; Watson lets us glimpse the tenderness the irascible Rosa tries to keep hidden; and Nelisse matches her adult ..
What So
4.5
The Book Thief has stolen my heart. To describe the film in a word, its quite simply, magnificent.
3.5
It creates a playfully successful illusion of German ness.Liesel and Hans are outstanding.
Theepoch Times
3.5
Hes terrific as Hans, a compassionate, light hearted man who understands the gravity of the situation.
Richard Crouse
2.0
Rush turns in a fine performance too, providing the picture with that joviality and sincerity it so desires to counteract the tragic elements of the n ..
Hey U Guys
3.8
This extremely moving drama suggests the Holocaust story Ray Bradbury might have written: Events are seen through a childs eyes; books are shown to co ..
Commercial Appeal
4.5
The Gravediggers Handbook is the only available reading material.
World Socialist Web Site
3.0
The Book Thief offers another lovely treat for fans of veteran actors Rush and Watson.
4.0
Its probably a little too modest for its potential Oscar goals, but its a fine film nonetheless.
Cines Nark
2.0
This film is at its best when it strives for Empire of the Sun and Hope and Glory levels of World War II coming of age realism.
Dear Cast and Crew
3.0
Ultimately not much more complex than the moment in which two children yell I hate Hitler across a lake, it imparts the message that Nazis are bad, bo ..
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