Good start, but then it gets ruined

This story has more twists and turns than a second-rate soap opera.

This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.

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

Sophie Nélisse carries this film like a boss with a great supporting cast. If you like films about the European Theater during WWII, then this one will really surprise you with its focus on the world of the typical German of that time period and how he or she understood what Hitler and his regime was doing. This is a great film to place beside THE HIDING PLACE and LITTLE BOY, though the former is not of the Childhood Drama genre. I rarely give a film 10 out of 10, but if one deserves it, this one does. The photography, the acting, the dialogue-- everything, really--makes this one an instant classic. The world's new sweetheart? Sophie Nélisse, of course!

This is so amazing. This contains how war can lead you to. How bad it is. You needs to watch the movie carefully to now what happens or read the book. It is a one In a million films that I have watched that show and tell you the story about what happens if you take one step and it is wrong.

The near last part and the last part would nearly fill you with tears. My family and myself stumbled on this by accident while flicking through the TV, and this movie suddenly appears on Channel 4. You would get a lump on your throat in the scene where the young girl searches for her Jewish friend among the crowds of Jewish men going to the concentration camps and of course, the Nazi's getting violent at her whenever she approached them. Honestly, they were such sick human beings on this earth that worshipped Hitler and his severe hatred for the Jews. Even the fact, all of the girls family lost their lives when the bombs came on top of them from the Americans (I think). Honestly, this movie is so hard to watch but Geoffrey Rush did a fantastic job as playing the father role. I give this movie a 8/10!

I like everything about this movie the plot is amazing.Many movies tried to depict WW2 but the book thief did it perfectly.it was as awesome as Schindler's list. NO, I'm not exaggerating. The funny thing is while watching it and listening to the soundtracks I said to myself; oh god. Who's the genius composer. Could it be John Williams? And yes he was.The soundtracks profoundly touched my feelings.stunning acting by the whole crew.Without doubt you have to watch. this movie can be watchable several time without getting bored at all.Highly recommended.