What’s really great about “SCHINDLER’S LIST”?
lost boy wrote:
A lot of people talk about it, and I want to see it. But I can’t stand the theme of the movie (war, etc…) and I also have no idea about the Polish Jews or whatever.. Do you think I must watch the movie? Do you think I will understand it w/o any knowledge of its background? Is it really great??
A lot of people talk about it, and I want to see it. But I can’t stand the theme of the movie (war, etc…) and I also have no idea about the Polish Jews or whatever.. Do you think I must watch the movie? Do you think I will understand it w/o any knowledge of its background? Is it really great??

I like the effects of shooting in black and white.
What’s so great is that the story was recorded and then made into a movie but do yourself a favor and find out what it was all about. Read EXODUS, the book, it’s fascinating and historically correct and you’ll learn why today it is like it is. That movie is hardly worth seeing in comparison, Exodus I mean.
It’s about how the Jews during WWII are being executed by the Germans and how one man tried to save as many as he could by using his influence and money. There’s nothing to lose if you watch it, so I suggest you do.
Well, it is great. But it doesn’t sound to me much like you do want to see it, from the way you’re talking about it.
The only background you will need to know is that ****** attempted to annihilate an entire race of people during his reign in the 30’s and 40’s.
It is not a war movie, per se, although it takes place during WWII.
It was an outstanding movie, despite the graphic portrayal of the slaughter of innocent people. Be forewarned, it is visually very powerful and it is not for the faint of heart.