Defiance

I watched this movie at a special screening the other day and I was really disappointed by Edward Zwick's effort, the man who had directed classics like The Last Samurai, Glory and Legends of the Fall. The movie is based on a played out genre about surviving the atrocities of the Second World War with often annoying weeping violins being heard in the background in every emotionally charged scene. The direction was below par something that you would not expect from a man of Zwick's background. The acting including Daniel Craig's was a big disappointing to say the least. Although the movie claims to be based on a true story the plot was far fetched often lacking historical accuracies. The script was devoid of substance and continuity. All in all Zwick's effort to remind movie goers of the Jewish suffering fails miserably. One of the worst movies I have seen in a long time. Thank God I didn't pay for the ticket! 2/10

I watched this movie at a special screening the other day and I was really disappointed by Edward Zwick's effort, the man who had directed classics like The Last Samurai, Glory and Legends of the Fall. The movie is based on a played out genre about surviving the atrocities of the Second World War with often annoying weeping violins being heard in the background in every emotionally charged scene. The direction was below par something that you would not expect from a man of Zwick's background. The acting including Daniel Craig's was a big disappointing to say the least. Although the movie claims to be based on a true story the plot was far fetched often lacking historical accuracies. The script was devoid of substance and continuity. All in all Zwick's effort to remind movie goers of the Jewish suffering fails miserably. One of the worst movies I have seen in a long time. Thank God I didn't pay for the ticket! 2/10

Schindler's List meets Fiddler on the Roof. Yes, you read it right, that's how I have to sum up this film - truthfully. I'm not worried about the historical facts, which I am sure are dreadfully inaccurate. I'm simply sickened by another Hollywood attempt at releasing yet another holocaust film, by merely copying the style and tropes of yesteryear's holocaust film success story. The holocaust film genre is becoming an annual event, no different nor better then the annual holiday films released in December. Pity that the talent of top actors and cinematographers was wasted on what could have been a good story, if the director, producer and editor had had the guts to make their own style instead of just plagiarizing you know who.

I'm not sure why I didn't see it in 2008. Probably because my kids were still young and we weren't seeing intense dramas back then. But boy is this film worth watching. If you are interested in or inspired by family, faith, fortitude, courage and commitment, this is a film for you. The story in incredible as I said in the title. Casting, acting and cinematography are top notch. This movie is a great experience and well worth your time.

Defiance is a good adaptation of a little known story of Jewish brothers hiding out in the Belorussian forests fighting Nazi's and their collaborators. All the whole, they save the lives of escaping Jews. Starring Daniel Craig (taking a break in between Bond films), Liev Schreiber (so good to see him in something more substantial than Wolverine where he clearly looked like he hated that experience) and Jamie Bell as the fighting Bielski brothers. It's not a great film, as it is fairly predictable at spots and Daniel Craig generally playing one emotion for the majority of the film. It is effective and it is nice to see a film about the Jews in World War 2 who are not just lambs for slaughter for a change. I did enjoy seeing the struggles of the fugitive Jews to retain their humanity while hiding out in the forests. Edward Zwick does well in his direction. I give Defiance 3 out of 5 stars.

I have given this movie a 3 just because of its solid acting values and beautiful views...and maybe for some of that famous Hollywood pathos placed in it. The rest is a total crap: the action is taking place on the Polish territory but no one is mentioning Poles at all. It looks like Nazis and Soviet guerillas are fighting each other on No Man's Ground using the naive Jewish people to be their cannon meat. Heart catching but nothing more than a propaganda being late by 60 years. If you have got interested in that particular subject please dig deeper ...much deeper. And u shall see the truth beneath the blurry surface of the Hollywood sewer.

Daniel Craig, Liev Schreiber, Jamie Bell, and George MacKay play the Bielski brothers. In WWII, they hid in the forest fighting off Germans in occupied Poland. They faced multitudes of challenges as they gathered even more refugees. Also staring are Alexa Davalos and Mia Wasikowska. The story isn't particularly compelling. Don't get me wrong. These people went through hell. But as a drama, there are no real surprises. The ending is predictable. On top of everything, I can't stop thinking that Daniel Craig is 007. It's a Bond movie in the woods.

(No spoiler just generic descriptions) Decent movie about how Jewish community would still infight, their conflicts of interests and their difficult situation pre 'final solution'. It's a bit hard to get attached to characters in the beginning but the siege is very nice. Good texture of people living in the wild. I also appreciate the depiction of priority of USSR leaders- of their anti Semitic natures and their war priorities. 8/10.

Lie! They never fight with Germans! Bielski brothers never fight with Germans. The was hiding in forest and stealing food from polish and white russians farmers. They lived because they helped soviets kill polish people. Lie! They never fight with Germans! Bielski brothers never fight with Germans. The was hiding in forest and stealing food from polish and white russians farmers. They lived because they helped soviets kill polish people. Lie! They never fight with Germans! Bielski brothers never fight with Germans. The was hiding in forest and stealing food from polish and white russians farmers. They lived because they helped soviets kill polish people.