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Mr. Stevens has done a superb job of putting upon the screen the basic drama and shivering authenticity of the Frances Goodrich-Albert Hackett play, which in turn caught the magnitude of drama in the real-life diary of a Jewish girl.
Represents Stevens at the height of his pretentiousness and the depths of his accomplishment.
A poignant drama bringing us into the lives of Anne Frank, whose diary inspired millions seeking to understand why such a sweet, innocent child could be murdered in the Holocaust.
Poignant adaptation is still powerful 50 years later.
Remains a potent statement about the horrors of war and a valid testament to the girl who could answer them by writing, 'I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are really good at heart.' [Blu-ray]
A vivid and carefully produced work of poignancy and loss.
More valuable as historical than artistic work, George Stevens' reverential Broadway-to-Hollywood transfer is marred by the weak lead performance from Millie Perkins.
One of those extremely long and well-meaning adaptations of plays, this doesn't really amount to very much, despite its intrinsically moving subject matter.
As part of the Fox Studio Classics series, this DVD comes packed with extras and great picture and sound quality.
Its ideals are concerned less with the horrors of 1940s Germany and more with the optimistic, hopeful attitude of 1950s America.
Stevens took some stick for casting an unknown as Anne, but his decision paid off as Perkins is refreshingly unmannered in the role.
The Anne Frank saga remains moving, personal, and relavant, no matter how distant we become in time.
A poignant, moving film of hope and tragedy.
Faithful and affecting (if long).
The first film to deal with the Holocaust on such an affecting and personal level, this is a powerful and painfully tragic film.
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