The Devil's Arithmetic

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Kiwi B. @Loafofbread Feb 24 The start of the film was barely even remotely close to the book and that really makes me angry kinda crazy how they couldn't even get the names right some major characters do not even exist. See more Linda J @RT13136516 03/29/2024 I have seen this movie three times, and it is mesmerizing. Kirsten Dunst did a fine job, as did the entire cast of well fleshed out characters, but the late Brittany Murphy was the real star. Her performance as Rivkah was, well, riveting. Brittany was actually half Jewish, and she married her Jewish husband Simon in a Jewish ceremony several years after making The Devils Arithmetic. I think she identified with Rivkah's Jewishness. Her Polish accent was impeccable, her acting was flawless, and the movie is worth watching because Brittany was there. It was her greatest role, in my opinion, and sadly ignored. (I am a fan, and have seen all her work.) I encourage you to watch this film, but be prepared to be horrified, yet again, by the horrors of the Holocaust. The presence of Louise Fletcher and the cast of the modern Jewish American family does balance the horrors with hope. See more Rick M @RT28141542 01/03/2024 Very dark but very powerful depiction of the holocaust at a personal level. Never forget !!!!!!!!!!!! May the nazis burn in hell forever. See more 06/07/2021 Terrible made-for-TV movie that does a terrible job showing the events of the Holocaust. See more 05/24/2021 No one in this movie can act convincingly enough. I felt more than in Sophie's Choice though. But not enough to recommend it without tainting my reputation. Like Germans speaking English just takes you out of the flow. It started off good though. Like I hated her at the beginning all set for a redemption story as intended. But the cutting all their hair half ass as if they actually were at a professional hair dresser. The way she petted the ground with the pickaxe. They got blankets to go outside so they don't feel cold. The jews can just talk back without being shot right at the spot. The officer lets himself get spit in the face and gives him a rather quick death. And at the end, the aunt is super chill and Hannah shows no signs of being traumatized or going crazy after that experience. Just not at all convincing, I'm sorry. See more 01/28/2021 Very accurate portrayal of the Holocaust. Historically informative with great acting! See more Read all reviews

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