Defiance - 2008 movie

[Redfish62 1]

This was a great movie and a true story.

 

http://www.blockbuster.com/browse/catal ... ils/353645

 

Synopsis Of Defiance

Inspired by a true story, director Edward Zwick's epic World War II drama Defiance tells the tale of three Jewish Eastern European brothers (Daniel Craig, Liev Schreiber, and Jamie Bell) who narrowly escape certain death at the hands of the Nazis, subsequently vowing to avenge the deaths of their loves ones by launching a desperate battle against the forces that seek to exterminate their entire race. The year is 1941, and the setting is Nazi-occupied Belarus. The Final Solution is in full effect, and the Jews of Eastern Europe are being slaughtered wholesale. Tuvia (Craig), Zus (Schreiber), and Asael (Bell) have miraculously managed to escape into the dense surrounding forest. Having played in these woods since childhood, the brothers have a distinct advantage over their adversaries, and soon decide that simply surviving is not enough. In order to make a difference, they must take action, but in order to take action they will need support. As whispers of their bravery take wind, others like them appear determined to lay their lives on the line for the cause of freedom. Tuvia has become the de facto leader of the group, but he's still somewhat reluctant to take on such a heavy responsibility and his brother Zus expresses concern that his idealistic plan will ultimately bring about the group's downfall. With winter setting in, everyone works to create a functioning community that will help them endure the frigid months that lie ahead, and Asael reluctantly finds himself caught in the crossfire of his older siblings' rivalry. Is it possible to keep faith alive in a time when the world seems devoid of humanity and survival becomes a way of life?

[tbtrout 141]

I really enjoyed the movie as well.

[Wolfy 51]

Great movie

[Drew 4]

I loved this movie too. I like how it went into more aspects surviving WWII than most movies. A good balance of action and story.

[Shane45 807]

I had no idea this had gone on and for many years wondered why it hadnt until I caught this flick.

[Wavecaster 22]

I've had this movie laying around for a while I really wanted to see it when it came out but I just never got around to it once I finally had it. Maybe all these positive reviews will motivate me to watch it soon lol.

[Malsua 1,422]

It was a pretty good movie.

 

That said, be sure to read at least the Wiki on the movie and the Bielski brothers. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defiance_%282008_film%29 . Life in the camps wasn't all that great for the women and the brothers were ruthless dictators. I'm not suggesting they weren't heroic but they proved yet again that absolute power corrupts absolutely.

[SpecOps2087 3]

I personally found this movie a little dry / boring throughout most of it.

 

Now if you want a really good WW2 movie, check out Valkyrie

[Krdshrk 3,878]

I think I liked Defiance more than Valkyrie

[Spartacus99 0]

Defiance and Valkyrie were both mediocre. Defiance was better.

[DirtyDigz 1,812]

I liked the scene where the guy proudly proclaims a woman to be his "forest wife".

 

Forest wife, City wife, Southern wife, Northern wife....