Preview: The Boy in Striped Pajamas (2008)

• Poster: B+

Review:

The poster is a striking image and was the first thing that drew me to the page. It's succinct and appropriate and completely conveys the film's subject. Not many posters can achieve that.

• Trailer: B

Review:

While it's not difficult to get tired of the endless stream of Holocaust stories, there's something about this film that seems more genuine than other recent entries. I haven't seen any, but this may be the first time the Holocaust has truly been explored through the eyes of two children on opposite sides of the war.

Oscar Prospects:

As it isn't a Foreign Language Film, it's Oscar prospects diminsh a great deal. However, if it is in the least bit good, this is the Acadmey's favorite type of film and could do well.

Release Date:

• November 7, 2008

Full Review Synopsis:

I have not seen this film.

-Wesley Lovell (August 24, 2008) Original