Defiance (2008)

Based on an extraordinary true story, "Defiance" is an epic tale of family, honor, vengeance and salvation in World War II. The year is 1941 and the Jews of Eastern Europe are being massacred by the thousands. Managing to escape certain death, three brothers take refuge in the dense surrounding woods they have known since childhood. There they begin their desperate battle against the Nazis. Daniel Craig, Liev Schreiber and Jamie Bell star as brothers...

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Movie Review

Defiance opened wide this weekend, and director Edward Zwick has to be shaking his head in disappointment. With the film officially released in 2008, Zwick - and the studio, Paramount Vantage - were clearly eyeing the movie - about the true story of a couple Belarussian brothers who decide to fight back against the Nazi's attempts to exterminate Jews - to be an awards contender. Critical reviews have been kind but not glowing, and Defiance was out of the race before it began. It's a shame, really, because Defiance is a pretty good movie.

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phyllishartt says:

February 4, 2009

This is quite a different story . Its always good to some Jews survive during Holocaust days. The acting is a strong factor and the action scenes are well done. The movie doesnt really focus enough on characters we can identify with and feel empathy for. We can admire Tuvia a leader and a very tough guy but we never really feel that we know him nor do we see much of his vulnerability. All of these characters remain at quite a distance emotionally from the viewers.

Its not hard to recommend this movie but we can see where it could have been outstanding. Phyllis Hartt

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