A Masterpiece!

In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

Of course it is not a new "Schindler's List" as the protagonist is of a much smaller dedication in my opinion. This is not like "The Pianist", since the movie does not have the talent of Adrien Brody. I believe a lot of people including myself understand that it is not a GREAT movie. But still it's full of emotions, regrets, memories that many of us don't want to accept actually. I am absolutely convinced that the military drama must keep some traces (conclusions) in reasonable people's minds. If a trace wasn't left, then, the filming team did not cope with the task. No doubts this film did cope. So the conclusion is pretty simple: it is not a great but a GOOD military drama about Poland, Nazis, genocide, horror, dignity and of course love.I usually say about on-war movies that it is necessary to watch them, to remember and to be desperately willing (or to pray if you are a believer) to a similar never happens again. Never ever.7 of 10

in a long series of war/Shoah movies, it is different. not original but different. because it is a real good story in precise manner form. because you discover, in many moments, than it is a film about yourself. the key - inspired form for basic emotions. the good and bad remains in fragile balance. the tension is well realized. the purpose is not to present a heroes gallery but common fear, hope, expectation, joy, angry, needs and danger pressure. it seems be an every day situation and that is the great virtue. a movie about bravery. in realistic form, convincing at whole, far by war because for many viewers from East the end of story is only another beginning. a film who transforms the artistic message in an experience. because , scene by scene, you are part of story. not fascinated. but seduced by the tragedy of few people for who ordinary limits becomes fiction. a bitter, harsh movie. different side of a tragedy who seems be well - known.

A true story set in Poland during the Second World War. Jewish people chased by Nazis. Incredible scenes with children that suffered with their parents. Great respect for all that survived this nightmare. The actors delivered here all solid performances. The sceneries were well set up. The director did a fine fob. The movie was never boring but could have been anyway shorter. The world should never forgot what happened to our humanity. God bless all the victims.If you are interested in such documentation don't miss the other holocaust films Der Letzte Zug, Die Fälscher, The Pianist or Black Book.Rating: 8/10.

This is a realistic and well made true story of a Polish sewage worker saving Jewish people from the purge of the ghetto in Lvov or Lviv city during WWII. The production and cinematography are good. It doesn't have a cheap feel that some Eastern European productions had in the past.It's a true story so there is no point criticizing the events that took place. It's about saving a smaller group of people than Schindler's List. It's not fair to compare it to the larger scale Holocaust epics. It was more on the scale of "The Pianist".The screenplay is realistic showing both sides of the story. The difficulties and demands on the Polish saviour are quite illuminating.The nudity and love making are a bit excessive but I guess they wanted to show everything.Worth a watch.