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I came in with lowered expectations, but this film absolutely blew me away!

This film was very well-paced, and I found myself fully invested in the development of the main characters. The developments felt honest and meaningful, not just shallow or simply there to further the plot. The main theme of the story, one of human kindness, was well portrayed, and even though we got hints and foreshadow, I was still surprised and gut-wrenched when the plot unfolded. I was very impressed by the acting, especially among the younger roles. The emotional maturity of one of the characters caught me off guard. I didn't expect myself to be so emotionally impacted by this film.

This film is one that everyone, young and old, need to watch. No matter your opinions, we all need to be impacted by the genuine, heart-reaching kindness displayed so effectively in this story. I ugly cried quite a bit after the film, feeling deep sorrow over the enmity prevalent today. I hope this movie impacts you just as deeply.

I haven't the slightest idea why imdb is featuring the worst review of the bunch as a featured review. Couldn't be further from the truth.

This is not a story of the Holocaust, it's a story of hope, kindness and courage in the darkest of times. That's what it promises and that's what it delivers.

No there aren't any Nazi camps portrayed, but it is an accurate depiction of what it felt and what it meant to be a Jew in those times, alienated and fearful for your life.

I haven't seen the Wonder movie and can't compare but a 7.2 rating for this movie is absurdly low. This is one of the standout movies of 2024 for me so far, one of meaning and hope and I wouldn't mind watching it again or recommending to a friend.

So go watch it without being influenced by a discouraging review.

A film about the human spirit and how it offers us hope in times of darkness and kindness is the key that opens the door to hope. It takes courage to be kind because when kindness can cost you your life, it becomes like a miracle. A film about the human spirit and how it offers us hope in times of darkness; and kindness is the key that opens the door to hope. It takes courage to be kind because when kindness can cost you your life, it becomes like a miracle. You forget many things in life, but you never forget kindness; like love, it stays with you forever. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only the light can do that...and Julian was Sara's light. If there is a legacy from the film, it is that we must all of us use the light within ourselves to stop the injustices of today, for only then can we be certain that the darkness of the past will never be repeated.

Sadly, with all that is happening in the world today, that is a lesson that we have not yet learnt.

It is a beautiful story. I read the book and cried at the end. I literally started sobbing at the end of the movie, then I would sit and I would think about it again and start balling again. It was done wonderfully. Exactly like the book. I would definitely recommend. Even just the cinematography and acting skill was just impeccable. They did an excellent job of keeping the story just how the author wrote it. Even the chemistry of the actors was amazing. They didn't try to change the story or clip parts of it out. I also thought it was so neat who it was connected to WONDER. Julian the bully in it grew up and hear the story of his grandmother. Just beautiful.

The headline names of Helen Mirren and Gillian Anderson drew me to this one, the type of film that I would normally pass on, given that it concerns a theme that has probably been done a hundred times before. And of course it has, but not always in such a compelling and effective way. It avoids becoming too saccharine or clumsily tugging at over used emotional strings. Yet, there are sweet moments and powerfully emotional moments, but done so subtly that they creep up on you with great effect. Of course the darkest side of human nature is introduced soon enough, as the daily life of a sleepy French town is unmercifully invaded. Having said that, this is still a film that can be watched by the whole family, as it avoids being graphicly violent, whilst leaving viewers in no doubt as to the nature of evil. There are all sorts of lessons to be learned ( or relearned ) regarding how people choose to behave in ordinary as well as extraordinary situations.

As an added bonus, the cinematography and production are exceptional with an effective soundtrack. The young actors look like they are as experienced as the two much older stars mentioned previously.