Schindler's List (1997, VHS)

I had the unique pleasure of seeing the 1993 motion picture "Schindler's List" on the very first day that it opened, Christmas Day 1993. I had heard a lot about the film before that first screening, but was not totally prepared for what was about to follow. This marked the first time that a single film emotionally drained me. During the sequence where the little girl's lifeless body wearing the red coat is shown amongst the heap of corpses being burned by the nazis, nearly everyone in the theater, myself included. were brought to tears. Steven Spielberg brought to the screen a vision of filmmaking unlike anything else that he had done before. This was his triumph, his masterpiece, told on a grand scale. This film was released during the same year as his blockbuster "Jurassic Park". The movie deservedly went on to win a total of 7 Oscars, including Best Director and Best Picture. After that first viewing of the film, it ended up becoming my favorite motion picture of all time; a distinction it held until "Saving Private Ryan" was released in 1998. Since then, both films have tied as my favorite movie of all time. Nobody can tell a cinematic story quite like Steven Spielberg. This film is solid proof!

This movie is based on a sad but accurate history. The only thing I disliked was some of the nudity that was totally unneccesary(such as showing the Germans in bed).

Decision to purchase was made because I had read of another lady who helped the Jewish people during the war. I had not seen Schindler's List previously and was quite curious to do so. I was pleased at the handling of the subject and the movie was inspiring. I appreciate that it was based on a true story.

I would have to say that's it's one of the best movies about the Holocaust I've ever seen. It truly showed what kind of monsters the Nazi's really were.

Because this is based on actual events, it got my attention. Of course, Liam Neeson is easy on the eyes, but the story of Oskar Schlindler amazes me! He was an entrepreneur during the war, a womanizer, a conniver,...the kind of guy I may not like. But his compassion for the Jews during a time when they were being treated horribly is a wonder. The story is mostly black and white - to depict the atrocities of war, I think. But the little girl in the red coat will get your attention every time you see her! It is the story of one man's fantastic compassion for fellow human beings when it was not popular.

I purchased this tape for my husband for his birthday, we had the tape several years ago and it was misplaced or trashed, anyway, it arrived in very good condition and even after some mishaps with my paypal account the seller worked with me on my purchase. very good experience.

Product arrived on time and in excellent condition. Highly recommend to those wanting a trusting buying experience!