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Information
- Year
- 2002
- Runtime
- 150 min.
- Director
- Roman Polanski
- Genres
- Drama, War, Biography, Music
- Rating *
- 8.5
- Votes *
- 443,931
- Checks
- 67,845
- Favs
- 5,519
- Dislikes
- 216
- Favs/checks
- 8.1% (1:12)
- Favs/dislikes
- 26:1
Top comments
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tin can
Amazing film (harrowing, obviously). It would have been better in Polish, though. Felt distinctly "not right" for them to be speaking in English, and we have these wonderful things called subtitles! 10 years 2 months ago -
daddymus
A phenomenal film that I somehow have failed to see over the years. Polanksi's personal experience from this time period make this a very powerful and truthful experience without an ounce of schmaltz. I think the structure of the film is spot on - the first half shows the general misery and unbelievable cruelty that was taking place and the second half focuses on the title character's struggle to survive. The transformation of Brody from a sharply-suited young man to a shambling wreck clutching a can of aubergines is something that lingers in the mind. 8 years 9 months ago -
NourNasreldin
I was depressed for 2 days after watching this film; it is essential for every cinephile to watch this because it is a beautiful heartbreaking piece of art. One of those films that will make you feel thankful for the mere fact of being alive.
One of the BEST pictures I've ever seen, I still can't get the VWS where Brody is standing in the middle of all the wreckage out of my head, that was a beautiful beautiful shot! 8 years ago
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This movie ranks #2 in IMDb's Music Top 50
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This movie ranks #4 in IMDb's War Top 50
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This movie ranks #10 in IMDb's 2000s Top 50
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This movie ranks #24 in Muzeum Kinematografii w Łodzi's Best Polish Films
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This movie ranks #29 in César Award - Best French Film
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This movie ranks #34 in IMDb's Top 250
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This movie ranks #57 in BAFTA Award - Best Film
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