El jugador de ajedrez

Having patience doesn't mean you should sit around and do nothing; it means standing firm in what you believe in while you wait.

Well told story, pacing is great, and covers plenty of historical and human elements.

... and its minimalism is the basic motif to define it as a real good film. because it is an universal story. about totalitarian regime, about chance, family, friendship, love. and about choices. and this is the great good point in the case of "The Chessplayer"- the references to similar stories. and the grace of performances. sure, it is not a great film. but its message is precise and touching and useful. and this is the only significant thing. who gives to viewer the opportunity to explore a strange world. about a man, the chess and the survive. and this is is the virtue in this case. not a count of Monte Cristo - except the beginning. not a story about resistance. but, for a time, the image of the last scene. because , first, it is a memory story. for to understand. a century, the history lessons in the right context, the legacy of the ancestors. so, a simple story. real useful.

If you're looking for wild action/adventure or crazy plot twists, this movie won't be for you. It's a simple story, told through beautiful images and very good acting. I loved it, enough so that I'm looking forward to watching it again.

it was great to me, i love this kind of movies and it get through me deeply to my heart. the actors were so good. the cinematography and directing was great. the music was light and smooth and its nice. good movie. i like the main character so much and it was good written and imagined with great acting. it was perfect to the main character.