This movie has a lot of advantages and funny moments and is great for older children and adults. With sophie nelisse, geoffrey rush, emily watson, ben schnetzer. Based on the beloved international bestselling book, the book thief tells the story of an extraordinary, spirited young girl sent to live with a foster family in wwii germany. Obviously that is never actually true, and probably isnt for this film, however i again came out the cinema saying the same thing. The book thief is narrated by death yup, you heard that right who tells us the story of liesel meminger. The story moves fast and becomes an exciting adventure. The film is about a young girl living with her adoptive german family during the nazi era. The book thief runs 1 minutes and is rated pg for some violence and intense depiction of thematic material. Differences between the book thief book vs movie page 1. Rudy finds out about max after he has left the basement. Though based on a huge bestseller the 2006 markus zusak novel of the same name the book thief is a small movie. The book thief 20 movies out in theaters 2016 sophie.
Plus, watch over 4,500 free movies on vudu movies on us. Thief is a 1981 american neonoir crime film written, produced and directed by michael mann in his feature film debut. Let us know what you thought of the film in the comment section below. The reason i decided to read the book thief because i saw there was a movie coming out about it. Based on the beloved international bestselling book, the book thief tells the story. Here, of course, the kind of pornography thats meant isnt erotic there. In the basement of her home, a jewish refugee is being protected by her adoptive parents. Watch online the book thief 20 on 123movies full movie free without downloading or registration.
Geoffrey rush and emily watson to star in the book thief movie exclusive. Rudy sees maxs name written on one of liesels books and discovers the secret of max while he is still in the basement. While subjected to the horrors of world war ii germany, young liesel finds solace by stealing books and sharing them with others. Has the use of nazis in movies reached the point of being pornographic. Geoffrey rush, sophie nelisse, emily watson, ben schnetzer, nico liersch director. As it is frequently mentioned on this website, there is an everpresent tugofwar going on between novels and their film adaptations. Death, liesel meminger, hans hubermann, rosa hubermann, max vandenburg, rudy steiner, alex steiner, ilsa hermann, frau holtzapfel, michael holtzapfel, robert holtzapfel, frau diller, hans hubermann, junior, trudy hubermann, tommy muller, arthur berg, walter kugler, franz deutscher, viktor chemmel. She steals books, learns to read, and finds comfort in words. Brian percival though based on a huge bestseller the 2006 markus zusak novel of the same name the book thief is a small movie. The girl in the movie is an awesome hit as the star of the show. Nov 15, 20 the book thief is a very personal story for zusak, whose german mother was a young girl during the holocaust. The book thief has the use of nazis in movies reached the point of being pornographic. While some observers might say that line was crossed long ago, others may find that conclusive proof arrives in brian percivals the book thief, based on an international bestseller that the new york times jibed as harry potter and the holocaust.
Bought the movie for my wife after she read the book. The narrative rushes through nazi book burnings, kristallnacht, the roundup of jews and hitlers fury over the olympic triumph of jesse owens, a surface treatment of major events that barely. I recently sat down with stars geoffrey rush and sophie nelisse, director brian. Printz honor book, and the school library journal and publishers weekly best childrens book of the year. The trailer looked phenomenal and i have always loved books set in world war ii. Starring sophie nelisse, geoffrey rush, emily watson. The book thief by markus zusak is a historical fiction novel, which means that it is a fictional story that is set and told through historically accurate time period and events. Wolf of wall street, 12 years a slave, american hustle and dallas buyers club.
This is a devastatingly powerful book that bears several rereadings, and should become a staple of literature discussion groups for sophisticated teen and adult readers. Nov 06, 20 life of pi had a master filmmaker, ang lee, telling a bigscreen adventure story, while the book thief has a journeyman director, brian percival best known for his work on downton abbey and an. The first time he saw the book thief, he says, was on a train. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. After a wellreceived screening of 20th century foxs the book thief, an adaptation of markus zusaks 2006 novel of the same title that was released nationwide on friday, i sat down with the films director brian percival, supporting actor geoffrey rush and lead actress sophie nelisse. Watson is pitchperfect as a seemingly humorless scold with a wellburied soft side. Drama based on markus zusaks novel, starring sophie nelisse, geoffrey rush and emily watson. The next time he saw her was when he came for a pilot who had crashed his plane. The book thief, like the book on which its based, is narrated by death roger allam, who explains that he rarely cares about the stories of the living, with the exception of young liesel meminger sophie nelisse. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. The book thief 20 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and. Confessions of a cat burglar by frank hohimer the pen name of reallife jewel thief john seybold. The film is based on the 2005 novel of the same name by markus zusak and adapted by michael petroni. Nov 14, 20 the book thief has its moments of brilliance, thanks in large part to an adept cast.
Geoffrey rush, emily watson and newcomer sophie nelisse star in director brian percivals adaptation of the markus zusak novel. Max repaints the pages of the book, mein kampf and gives it to liesel for her to write in it. The book thief 20 cast and crew in 1938, young orphan liesel sophie nelisse arrives at the home of her new foster parents, hans geoffrey rush and rosa emily watson. Geoffrey rush at an event for the book thief 20 ben schnetzer and sophie nelisse in the book thief. Rent, buy, and watch movies and tv shows with vudu. The book thief cast and crew cast photos and info fandango. Frenchcanadian newcomer sophie nelisse is making her englishlanguage debut in the adaptation of the bestselling book by markus zusak. The book thief 20 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
The book thief full movie watch free online on 123movies. Rush is superb as a lovable, complicated man, as is watson, whose stern manner is only a mask. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The book thief, world war ii tale with geoffrey rush. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of the book thief with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. Rush generously provides the movies primary warmth and humor. The film was released on bluray and dvd on march 11, 2014. The book thief has its moments of brilliance, thanks in large part to an adept cast. Now, i must preface this by saying i always find the book better than the movie, but i dont think ive ever been so let down by a book tofilm adaptation in my life.
The book thief readers circle reprint paperback by. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. The first images from the book thief, starring geoffrey rush, sophie nelisse, emily watson, and ben schnetzer. The book thief, the handsome, inevitable adaptation of markus zusaks internationally bestselling novel, unfolds as a curiosity on the big screen. Feb 18, 2020 the book thief, like the book on which its based, is narrated by death roger allam, who explains that he rarely cares about the stories of the living, with the exception of young liesel meminger sophie nelisse. Soon liesel discovers that words and imagination provide an escape from the events unfolding around her family in this extraordinary film directed by brian percival downton abbey. Great movie book thief film loved this movie, but the book is even better. Its january 1939, and ten year old liesel is traveling by train with her mother and her little brother werner.
Geoffrey rush, sophie nelisse and director brian percival discuss the differences between the novel and the movie. A contradiction between a veneer of innocence and the realities of nazism and the holocaust is a signature characteristic of the book thief, markus zusak s immensely popular youngadult novel, from which the movie, directed by brian percival downton abbey, was adapted, with a screenplay by michael petroni. The levels of lovehate and joydisappointment are no greater in the world of cinema than with literary translations to film. She is 9 years old at the beginning of the story, when after the death of her brother she is taken in by the hubermann family. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the book thief near you.
After finishing the book with tears in my eyes, i decided to rent the book thief movie from my local library to compare the two mediums. The hollow family was so in to it accidentally bought it while shopping. The book thief is a 20 war drama film directed by brian percival and starring geoffrey rush, emily watson, and sophie nelisse. Geoffrey rush and emily watson are set to topline fox 2000. Based on a bestselling novel penned by australian author markus zusak and now translated into 30 different languages, the book thief isnt a bombastic slaughterofwar pic as much as its a movie about the intimate agonies of life on the outside edges of war. But the movie about a girl adopted by a german couple during world war ii also crystallizes the perils of. Based on the bestseller by markus zusak, this film looks like a creepy new version of the anne frank story, writes peter bradshaw. The movie looks incredibly cloying, and not even the presence of geoffrey rush and emily watson who play the girls parents can save it. The star thief by lindsey becker goodreads share book. The star thief by lindsey becker is a fantasy chapter book for middle grade ages but can be read by anyone who enjoys a good fantasy, including adults.
The book thief is a story narrated by a compassionate death who tells us about liesel, a girl growing up in germany during world war ii. Book thief quotes movie quotes sad movies i movie book tv book nerd the book thief rudy i love books good books the book thief well i just finished the book like. My kids play it over on the big screen to feel as if they were realy there. Watch online or on your favorite connected device with the vudu app. Broadly about the power of the written word to transport us beyond the. The book thief is definitely one of the best films that i have seen this year. This book has won many awards, including the ala best books for young adults, michael l. Fox has moved the upcoming adaptation the book thief up from november 15th to november 8th. Death introduces himself as the narrator of the novel. The book thief is lackadaisical and episodic, with an affecting spirit brought to life by all the performances and the exceptional period detail.
Jun 06, 2014 the fault in our stars movie starring shailene woodley will open in theaters on june 6, 2014. The book thief is a very personal story for zusak, whose german mother was a young girl during the holocaust. Death is present from start to finish in the movie in which the acting performances by sophie nelisse,geoffrey rush and emily watson were remarkable. Geoffrey rush and sophie nelisse sit down with andrew freund duration.