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The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas [DVD] [2008] |
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Staring:
Asa Butterfield, David Thewlis, Rupert Friend, Zac Mattoon O'Brien, Domonkos Németh
Director:
Mark Herman
Average Customer Rating: 
List Price: £17.99
Our Price: £4.24
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Based on the book by John Boyne, The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas didn’t really get the box office recognition it deserves on its theatrical release, struggling to find a foothold amidst a stampede of blockbusters. But this is a film that, surely, is ripe for discovery on DVD. Directed with care and diligence by Mark Herman, whose CV includes the excellent Brassed Off! and Little Voice, The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas is set during the Second World War, in and around a Nazi concentration camp. It tells its tale through the eyes of two young boys. One is the son of the camp’s commandant, while the other is wearing the striped pyjamas of the title. The two boys meet and ultimately befriend one another, and The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas tells the difficult story of their companionship. It does it extremely well, too, careful to understate proceedings and demonstrate a restraint that serves the subject matter well. It’s also quite a lean film, and one boasting excellent performances, including David Thewlis as the aforementioned commandant. If The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas has a problem or two, they pale in comparison to its strengths. For this is a tightly directed, moving film, that does real justice to the terrific book it’s derived from. It’s not always an easy watch, but it's very memorable.--Jon Foster
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 Read the book and forget the film, 2010-08-01
This is my first and possibly only ever review on Amazon, and is so because I was rather annoyed by this film.
In my opinion it just doesn't do justice to the book. My girlfriend and I both read the novel on holiday a month or so ago and the first thing we did when we got back was purchase this DVD. After around 10 minutes it was clear that we were about to be disappointed, and at the end we both thought it was poor in comparison to the book. I agree with one of the other reviewers who commented that it just doesn't have the same atmosphere as the novel. I was actually rather annoyed that the makers felt the need to tamper with the events as described in the book, they made several small changes or omissions which in every case detracted from the experience rather than improved anything. John Boyne provides a very good framework for a film with his book, if it was followed to the letter the result would be far better than what this has turned out to be.
If you watch this film without having first read the book you'll probably have no complaints, but my advice would be to read it rather than watch it.
 boy in the striped pyjamas, 2010-08-21
wanted to watch this when it was at the pictures but never got round to it.now i have all i can say is WOW!
what a thought provoking,sad film.even had tears in my eyes at the end.
highly recommended!!!
Thought provoking, 2010-08-06
This film was well made, it is very thought provoking and makes you think about what it was like at that time. Also how the German child thought and his actions towards his Jewish friend. A very good film with a dramatic ending.
 Underwhelming, despite the good acting by the two boys, 2010-07-24
After reading many good reviews for "The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas", I had high expectations for this film. Unfortunately, it didn't live up to those expectations.
Why not? Well, from the very first scene to the end of the film, if it weren't for the uniforms and subject matter, it could have been set in the heart of England. Not a German accent anywhere, with very English accents, some quite "plummy", instead.
On top of that, the lighting and directing were such that there was no atmosphere whatsoever, with just one nasty character to some of the malice that was otherwise missing.
It's a shame, because this could have been a really powerful film that would stick in people's memories in the way that Schindler's List does. Despite the basic story being good, and the performances by the two boys being very good, the failings in this film meant that it just wasn't gripping. Even at the end, there were no tears anywhere in the room. Done better, there would have been floods.
The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas.., 2010-08-29
A most moving DVD about two small boys who form a friendship this, despite being on "opposite" sides, in the environment of a German Extermination Camp..
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Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.78:1
Audience Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Binding: DVD
EAN: 8717418178864
Format: Anamorphic, PAL
Label: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm
Region Code: 2
Release Date: 2009-03-09
Running Time: 90
Studio: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm
Theatrical Release Date: 2008 |
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