The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

[CutiePie2000]

"Set during World War II, a story seen through the innocent eyes of Bruno, the eight-year-old son of the commandant at a concentration camp, whose forbidden friendship with a Jewish boy on the other side of the camp fence has startling and unexpected consequences. "

I saw this BBC movie last night and it is EXCELLENT.

The ending is sudden, shocking and sad. (the theatre was dead quiet at the end).
Has anyone else heard of or seen this movie?

http://www.boyinthestripedpajamas.com/

[epchick]

Is it a movie that makes you cry?

I wanna see the movie, but not if it's gonna make me cry.

[gee_ess]

It was a good book!

[Fawn Liebowitz]

This is on my "must see" list. I was intrigued by the trailers/commercials for it. Looks like a great story.

[CutiePie2000]

Originally Posted by epchick

Is it a movie that makes you cry?

I wanna see the movie, but not if its gonna make me cry.

Yes, it will make you cry. Bring Kleenex for the end.

The kid who plays "Bruno" (the German kid) is excellent. He is so ignorant, naive and innocent; it's endearing and also frustrating. Oh, and the role of the father (who is a Nazi Commandant) is the same actor who played Remus Lupin in the Harry Potter movies.

[WVU alpha phi]

I'd really like to see this movie, now it's a matter of dragging my boyfriend to go see it with me.

[CutiePie2000]

Originally Posted by WVU alpha phi

I'd really like to see this movie, now it's a matter of dragging my boyfriend to go see it with me.

It's not really a date movie. I actually saw it alone.

[ZTAMich]

Originally Posted by epchick

Is it a movie that makes you cry?

I wanna see the movie, but not if it's gonna make me cry.

I'd say from the trailer it's one of those movies you know you'll only see once. The Constant Gardener & Hotel Rwanda are on that list for me.

[NinjaPoodle]

Originally Posted by CutiePie2000

"Set during World War II, a story seen through the innocent eyes of Bruno, the eight-year-old son of the commandant at a concentration camp, whose forbidden friendship with a Jewish boy on the other side of the camp fence has startling and unexpected consequences. "

I saw this BBC movie last night and it is EXCELLENT.

The ending is sudden, shocking and sad. (the theater was dead quiet at the end).
Has anyone else heard of or seen this movie?

http://www.boyinthestripedpajamas.com/

I saw it last week. I loved it and the entire theater was silent and crying (including me). I lost it during the dinner party scene. So wrong on every possible human level.
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I forgot to add I LOVED the cinematography! Just beautiful!!

Originally Posted by CutiePie2000

Yes, it will make you cry. Bring Kleenex for the end.

The kid who plays "Bruno" (the German kid) is excellent. He is so ignorant, naive and innocent; it's endearing and also frustrating. Oh, and the role of the father (who is a Nazi Commandant) is the same actor who played Remus Lupin in the Harry Potter movies.

Ahhhhh...THAT's why he looked so familiar!

Originally Posted by CutiePie2000

It's not really a date movie. I actually saw it alone.

I saw it alone also. I'm glad I did. I waited until everyone had left before I got up to leave. I wear contacts and when I got to the ladies room, my eyes were bloodshot! I didn't feel to silly though because all the other women in there were crying too We all chuckled at each other. We chatted about when we started tearing up and when we lost it. It was a good moment.

[XSK_Diamond]

I was just getting ready to ask the same thing! I'm already too emotional over all these military moms and dads surprising their kids at school and other tear-jerking moments (like the wonderful movie "Blizzard" the other night). I'm starting to feel like a crybaby. I don't want to cry anymore, LOL.

Originally Posted by epchick

Is it a movie that makes you cry?

I wanna see the movie, but not if it's gonna make me cry.

[CutiePie2000]

Originally Posted by NinjaPoodle

I saw it last week. I loved it and the entire theater was silent and crying (including me). I lost it during the dinner party scene. So wrong on every possible human level.
eta
I forgot to add I LOVED the cinematography! Just beautiful!!

Yeah, the part where Pavel gets beaten off-camera was so terrible and awful. I think a few people in the theatre also gasped when Bruno told the lie about not knowing Shmuel. I love it that the movie has a lot of depth to it; themes about friendship, betrayal, redemption, etc.

I stayed until the end of the credits and it looks like the movie was filmed in Hungary. I plan to read the book very soon; the movie doesn't really address the location clearly, but I believe that in the book, the camp is actually supposed to be Auschwitz in Poland.

[WVU alpha phi]

Originally Posted by CutiePie2000

It's not really a date movie. I actually saw it alone.

I've never gone to the movies alone, I don't think it's really my thing. That's OK if it's not a date movie, I just don't think any of my girlfriends would be interested in seeing it with me. Maybe I'll go with my mom when I'm home for Xmas.

[NinjaPoodle]

Originally Posted by CutiePie2000

I think a few people in the theater also gasped when Bruno told the lie about not knowing Shmuel. I love it that the movie has a lot of depth to it; themes about friendship, betrayal, redemption, etc.

I stayed until the end of the credits and it looks like the movie was filmed in Hungary. I plan to read the book very soon; the movie doesn't really address the location clearly, but I believe that in the book, the camp is actually supposed to be Auschwitz in Poland.

I got upset at that too. Bruno didn't fully understand the consequences of his action of denial.

[Senusret I]

Okay, are y'all spoiling the movie now or am I still good?

[NinjaPoodle]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

Okay, are y'all spoiling the movie now or am I still good?

You're still good! Go see it tonight...