My favorite fact about John Williams is he told Spielberg, 'You need a better composer than I am for this film.' Spielberg responded, 'I know. But they're all dead!'
@garrettbays6942
Жыл бұрын
I actually listened to the soundtrack before I watched the film. I think the track on the CD that really gave me a heads up of what I would experience by the time I watched the movie was track 3, titled "Immolation".
@AlvinValkenheiser-zs4dl
Жыл бұрын
I saw this on another channel. It just speaks volumes of the movies emotional Impact
@raymondhemphill146
Жыл бұрын
Minty, wow. The way you handled this movie and it’s content, with class, dignity, and compassion. Amazing. Thank you.
@beauwalker9820
Жыл бұрын
Agreed, normally he's very jokey, but he understands this movie is no joke. Makes me sad some trolls are mocking the movie in the comments...
@karlsmith2570
8 ай бұрын
@beauwalker9820 that's because those trolls are showing their collective ignorance
@dexterfurman9118
Жыл бұрын
I remember seeing this in the theatre when I was 29 years old. Especially the potent ending of the real survivors placing a stone on the grave of Oscar Schindler. I'll remember the reaction of the audience at the end of the movie. Usually, when a movie ends the credits roll and the theatre lights come on and that is the cue for the audience to get out of their seats and make a dash for the exits. Not this time, the credits started to roll, the lights came on and everyone sat there in silence out of respect for the amazing portrayal of events they witnessed. Not a single person stood up to leave. Everyone sat and read the credits to the very end and only after this did anyone get up to leave. This was such a potent and emotional movie.
@sburns2421
Жыл бұрын
The end is always the most emotional for me too
@pamosborn1956
Жыл бұрын
I would've loved to see it in the theater. Such an emotional journey
@ferociousgumby
Жыл бұрын
This came out when my daughter was 16. At first she thought she'd be bored and didn't want to see it, but finally did and was profoundly affected. A friend of hers kept saying, "Oh, it's just a made-up story, it wasn't as bad as they're saying," etc. and Shannon said "you're coming with me!" and took her friend to the movies. Afterwards she was very quiet, but never made a remark like that again. I'm proud to say my daughter is now an award-winning TV journalist who covers some of the most difficult issues of our time. Best of all, HER kids have an awareness of these issues that you seldom see in teenaged kids.
@wstine79
Жыл бұрын
The fact that Steven Spielberg was able to make Schindler's List and Jurassic Park around the same time was probably mentally challenging.
@reptongeek
Жыл бұрын
And make them both unforgettable classics
@pat2430
Жыл бұрын
Both great works of fiction
@beauwalker9820
Жыл бұрын
@@pat2430 Not cool, dude...
@archstanton6102
Жыл бұрын
@@pat2430You're not trying to deny the Holocaust are you?
@jbone4119
Жыл бұрын
The dinosaurs probably didn't ask for a payout
@tootallslim7655
Жыл бұрын
One of your finest film reviews, Minty. Thank you for regarding this horrific world event with the proper grace and reverence.
@kerry-j4m
Жыл бұрын
What about the horrific event that happened in america in 1921,the massacre of Black Wallstreet ???? Innocent black citizens ( 300 or more )shot down in the streets like dogs by their racist,white neighbors merely because they were black.
@peterconlon8234
Жыл бұрын
Truth.
@sabsab9126
8 ай бұрын
Very well done. You earned your stripes as a "real" film critic.
@davidpumpkinsjr.5108
Жыл бұрын
In Schindler's List, Ralph Fiennes played concentration camp commandant Amon Goth. The film actually toned him down from how horrible he was in real life because they thought the audience wouldn't believe some of the more horrific things he really did. The real Goth was admonished on several occasions by his superiors for abusing the prisoners at the camp. Once again, he was told by other Nazis that he was being too evil toward people that were going to be murdered.
@thurin84
Жыл бұрын
you know when not only just nazis in general but ss higher ups admonish you, your a new kind of evil.
@Morganstein-Railroad
Жыл бұрын
Beautifully done, Mark. I remember being a Kid (Of about 8) living in London, and A documentary about the HOLOCAUST came on TV. I asked my father what it was going to be about, and he said "Just Watch". I was horrified and asked him if this really happened. He repied, "This is the worst chapter in Human history. Six Million PEOPLE (You'll note he said "People" not Jews) were slaughtered by that Evil Bastard. Your grandfather fought in that war. Be proud of him." I always have been.
@i-never-look-at-replies-lol
Жыл бұрын
The propaganda on the TV told me it was real!
@adamschapiro1549
Жыл бұрын
If he was going to say people, he should've talked about the 11 million that were killed.
@MikeG82
Жыл бұрын
You got duped
@nicksws6
Жыл бұрын
What's worse is there are more rulers who killed many many more people. The Holocaust is the most talked about but it's small in comparison to the other ethnic cleansings that have happened.
@beauwalker9820
Жыл бұрын
@@MikeG82are you guys seriously denying the Holocaust happened, or are you just trolling/faking it for reactions? I seriously hope you're only trolling, because there's overwhelming amount of evidence it happened, and you guys denying it is an insult to not only the victims, and witnesses, but to all the American/European/ect. soldiers who fought to end the Holocaust and the war. When I see remarks like this, it's why I believe someday another Holocaust could happen somewhere decades or a centuries from now. If we don't learn from history we're doomed to repeat it.
@jesspayant1667
Жыл бұрын
I've only seen this movie once. I honestly don't know if I can watch it again. That is the power of this film. It's so heavy, real, and thought provoking. This is not a movie to put on for simple Sunday entertainment with the family. I wish there were more humans like him out there saving lives like he did. It's almost sad to wish he could have saved more. To all those affected by the acts of Mr. Schindler I hope you were able to find the love and happiness you deserved. And for you, Minty. I think this was your finest video. Cheers.
@HayTatsuko
Жыл бұрын
I will watch it again, once I recover from my last viewing. This one hit me in some very similar ways to the movies _Rosewood_ and _Mississippi Burning_ -- all three of them are based on real stories, and all of them are rage-inducing in places. Not sure I can ever watch _Rosewood_ again because what happens in it is so incredibly senseless.
@garrettbays6942
Жыл бұрын
I've watched it twice, not because I couldn't handle it, but because I don't watch R-rated films anymore. However, I have always loved it ever since I saw it, and I am frustrated that I never got to see it in wide-screen and in high definition; though, thankfully, the VHS print I saw was in beautiful condition, probably because the tape hadn't been viewed much.
@RoyJNg
Жыл бұрын
I think the film falls in the category of "not really an entertainment film" but more of a film that depicts the reality of what happened during and closer to the end of the war. Same thing for films like Saving Private Ryan, Letters from Iwo Jima, Das Boot, Downfall (Der Untergang), Valkyrie, and many other films I didn't list here.
@salomonlopez5788
Жыл бұрын
I’ve also only seen this movie once, in the theater back in 93, I was 19 and it affected me emotionally, now I’m nearly 50 and still can’t bring myself to see it again. It’s certainly not for a casual viewing, it’s too important.
@kerry-j4m
Жыл бұрын
What about the massacre of BlackWallstreet 1921,300 innocent black citizens shot down like dogs in the streets ( black women and children killed for no reason at all )35 blocks of that city burned to the ground,then racist,white citizens came in and ransacked,stole the properties of black citizens.None of the white citizens were ever charged with murder,etc,etc,,plus the black city was bombed from the air also. America was just as bad as HITLER and his SS Storm-troopers,this happened to 300 other black towns/cities thru out america's history.
@CarloCarrasco
Жыл бұрын
In 1994, Schindler's List was released in cinemas here in my native Philippines at a time of controversy as it was previously banned by the MTRCB (which then President Ramos lifted using executive power). I saw it in the cinema not once but twice and to this day it is still the greatest work of Steven Spielberg I have ever seen. This past February, I went to Israel on a pilgrimage tour and during our day-off, I visited the grave of Oskar Schindler at the Mount Zion cemetery. That was the very location where the final scene (presented in color) of Schindler's List was filmed as the actors accompanied the Holocaust survivors. It was a very unique experience for me to visit Schindler's grave.
@IsraelNowIsraelForever
Жыл бұрын
I read that initially, the photoplay was to be released in an edited version, but Spielberg was furious and threatened to cancel the release until Ramos saw it when Spielberg arranged a screening for him, and decided it should be released uncut.
@theatrecatnip6945
Жыл бұрын
The way you edited this video was just beautiful. You didn't show your fun memorabilia-filled studio or your even your signature sun-glassed face and that was a great choice and tells me that you wanted to highlight the gravity of this movie and subject. Awesome work!! I've been watching your "10 Things... " videos for a few years now and I've always really loved your style, humor and interesting facts and trivia presented. With my personal love for trivia, your videos are great for helping me tell people about interesting facets of movies and TV. This was one of your best videos yet even though I really enjoy the fun ones like Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure or American Werewolf in London! Keep up your great videos! Thanks from the US!
@ThePholder30
Жыл бұрын
Went to the cinema in the UK to watch this on it's theatrical release back in 1993. I was in my early 20's at the time and I remember how deeply upsetting it was for me to watch. Think I cried all the way home about how horrific the Holocaust was. Here we are 3 decades later and I still can't bring myself to re-watch it. One of Spielberg's finest and I think it's testament to the horrors & atrocities of war. Thanks Minty for a brilliant & compassionate review of this film.
@i-never-look-at-replies-lol
Жыл бұрын
Do you ever question why you've been indoctrinated into such ideological parasocial relationships?
@beauwalker9820
Жыл бұрын
@@i-never-look-at-replies-lol Do you? Whatever your fanatical political associations are, remember they will sell you out if it benefits them...
@thurin84
Жыл бұрын
@@i-never-look-at-replies-lol do you ever question your propagandization? or are you expecting everyone to believe that 2 mortal enemies the usa and ussr collaborated in perpetuating a "myth" instead of outing the others perfidy and gaining the propaganda coup of the millennium? is that what you want us all to believe?
@dlnhank
Жыл бұрын
I saw it on cinema in Sweden when it was released in 1993. I was in "gymnasiet" (high school) then, and every student saw it. They arranged so all students could see it. Afterwards we disscussed the movie. I remember I cried, and many others did so too. Such an important movie. We must never forget.
@kriscynical
Жыл бұрын
I saw Schindler's List for the first time in the exact same way. It was aired on network TV here in the States completely uncensored when I was about 12 in the late '90s. I asked my parents if I could watch it, and they said yes and watched it with me so we could talk about it after. I really think this film needs to be required viewing just so the atrocities it depicts are never forgotten. The denial of them is already bad enough.
@ferox965
Жыл бұрын
Perfectly put.
@danevertt3210
Жыл бұрын
I’m pretty sure it’s still shown too seniors in high school. I saw it 23 years ago in my high school auditorium
@RoyJNg
Жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more, it should be viewed in school so that people know what the modern world in 1939 to 1945 did.
@bjkrz
Жыл бұрын
The 1997 commercial-free airing in the United States was sponsored by Ford Motor Company. I recall having the impression that part of Ford's motivation was as a sort of small penance, either for Ford's connection with manufacturing vehicles for Nazi Germany, and/or for Henry Ford's personal views about the Jewish people. Searching now, Ford officially said the sponsorship was not motivated by past events, and was simply the right thing to do. In any case, the commercial-free uncensored airing of an R-rated film on broadcast TV was unprecedented. That fact alone probably got even more households tuned in. 65 million people watched the broadcast.
@NealKlein
Жыл бұрын
My father and I saw this together in the theater. It left me a sobbing mess when we left. My father was dry eyed and annoyed. He said, "It was worse than that! Ach, Hollywood." He was a surviving Mengele twin.
@WolfStory
Жыл бұрын
Wow! to hear that it was actually worse than was portrayed on the screen gives me chills.
@NealKlein
Жыл бұрын
@WolfStory I spent hours trying to explain to him that if they showed the fullness of it all, people would need therapy. He just didn't understand since he survived it so why couldn't they just show it on screen? Great guy, my father, but occasionally thick.
@beauwalker9820
Жыл бұрын
Dr. Mengele was a real life mad scientist, and bastard.
@Catmom-gl5nt
Жыл бұрын
@NealKlein, my grandfather fought for the US during the war, but his eldest brother was liquidated with his wife and children at the massacre in Minsk, other seen by Eichman. The first time I went to Moscow on business… I had to justify the claim that I had no living relatives in Russia to validate my visa. I finally blurted out you killed them all, that’s how I know there is no one to declare. No issues after that with visa validity, funny that. You just have to shake your head and accept reality as it is.
@thurin84
Жыл бұрын
god bless your father. i see from your other comment that you understand why they had to tone it down. plus how could you possibly find anyone unhealthy looking enough to look like a camp survivor but that was well enough to do a movie. band of brothers did a decent job, but you can onyl portray some things with just so much reality.
@go4brookle761
Жыл бұрын
I like to think of this movie as an homage to all the people who did what they could to save as many as they could. The woman who saved dozens of babies by smuggling them out of the ghettos. I saw a show where a bunch of people told this guy that they were babies he had saved. Each person stood up and told him they were one of the babies he saved. He had no idea and got really emotional. It made me cry.
@Donathon-qx8kq
Жыл бұрын
Hell,a pin wearing n*zi did more than the damn pope.... unbelievable
@isaacheres1354
Жыл бұрын
That shot of Oskar Schindler's grave covered with stones gives and gave me chills
@Catmom-gl5nt
Жыл бұрын
It’s Jewish tradition to leave stones to mark a visit to a grave. Flowers are anathema and stones go back to the exodus and desire to mark a grave.
@labyrinthgirl17
Жыл бұрын
15:47 - That scene broke me. We were studying WWII in my history class (I was a senior), and I had been out sick the days my teacher showed this movie in class. So she allowed me to borrow it to watch over the weekend and give her my report on it on Monday. It was a two VHS tape set, so yeah, I knew it was going to be a long watch, but I enjoy learning about all types of history, and was ready to spend a few hours watching this film. It wasn't easy. I struggled through the violence, the bigotry, the abuse; vaguely knowing what was going to happen to those poor people. Then I got to the scene when Schindler was surrounded by those he had saved and how he starts listing off things he could've sold to save more lives. Watching him break down and lament the loss of life that maybe could've been saved if he had just sold his car, or watch, etc., it hit me deeply. I had to pause the film and let myself cry, because I knew the torment of 'what if' after tragedy and it rocked me to my core. More people need to watch this film. It's powerful, it's beautiful in its ugliness, and it has a true impact on those viewing it, as the film clearly shows the horrors of the Holocaust.
@66Bunn
Жыл бұрын
No other movie (ever) has stuck with me more than Schindlers List. It doesn’t matter how many time you see it, it hits you in your soul every single time.
@WolfStory
Жыл бұрын
100% agree
@jaynekranc8607
Жыл бұрын
This one and Downfall are amazing when it comes to showing the realities of the war.
@someoneoncesaid6978
Жыл бұрын
One of the things not mentioned is that it didn't try to restylize him as a Hollywood good-guy who had pure motivations. He was a flawed person. A womanizer, an adulterer, a war profiteer, and generally a bit slimy at the beginning. He didn't start out to save anyone but himself. It shows that even flawed people can change and do the right thing when faced with horrific situations.
@joaocharneca2119
Жыл бұрын
Magnificent work with this video, Minty. I must say that I remember this coming out, and asking my mother what it was all about (I was 6 back then), and she told me that it was a movie about something very bad that happened in the past, and that it was a movie that was not for children. I only watched it later in life, when I was already 12 in History class. I remember being shocked with just how gruesome the things depicted in it were, but at the same time, fascinated. The movie is as dark and raw as you can get about the Holocaust, but it's sprinkled with a couple of bits of joy, of hope, of comedy and even of romance. Spielberg did an amazing job, and the fact that he directed and edited both Jurassic Park and Schindler's List in the same year, must have been one of those experiences that almost made him insane, because he never tried a stunt like that ever since. From this video of your, I wouldn't change anything about it, except that I would add the fact that Roman Polanski would end up directing a movie about the Holocaust, 10 years later, The Pianist, which I'm going to suggest as the next movie you talk about, as it is on my top 5 World War II movies.
@zeb3144
Жыл бұрын
Liam Nielson was born for this role in this masterpiece. Utter perfection. 🕯
@Catmom-gl5nt
Жыл бұрын
He gave a survivor nightmares because he so closely resembled the man he played.
@christopherwebb3517
Жыл бұрын
The scene at the end where Schindler breaks down sobbing over the few more Jews he believed he could have saved has me crying every time I see it.
@WolfStory
Жыл бұрын
Same here
@Robd07
Жыл бұрын
I was just thinking about that ending! It was powerful
@AntonXul
Жыл бұрын
That’s the scene I always remember. It’s so heartbreaking to see great man wanting to do more than he could to save more lives. How he was not known prior to this film is beyond me. I’m glad his name is now known.
@beauwalker9820
Жыл бұрын
It also shows how humble he was, he didn't see himself as a "hero," he felt he failed for not doing more, despite all the good he did do. A true hero doesn't brag, or pat himself on the back. I really wish more people like this exist today.
@mammuchan8923
Жыл бұрын
Every single time 😢. It is one of the most powerful scenes ever filmed . The music was achingly exquisite.
@hockemeyer1
Жыл бұрын
Schindler's List must be one of the most important films ever made. During the early 70s I worked with a lady whose arm still carried her tattooed ID number from the concentration camp where she had survived. I'm not Jewish, but I still get overwhelmed with emotion whenever I watch it. And I have watched it almost once each year since 94. Every generation needs to watch this film for it reminds the viewer that we can never let such dangerous people rule us again. The Russian also committed atrocities during WWII. And, Mark, thank you for respecting the substance of this film.
@bjw4859
Жыл бұрын
I remember seeing this movie at the cinema as I like war movies, I was so wrong, I also remember people actually crying around me but I had to stay, thank you for doing this review, it was very respectful, I still get chills if I see a young girl in a red coat.
@harryshriver6223
Жыл бұрын
Minty, amigo, gracias para todos, I normally watch your reviews because of the boundless energy and enthusiasm you display but this time I believe you matured and gave the proper respect for the subject matter you were endeavoring to cover. It is a sad tragic episode of history which should never be forgotten and whose existence cannot be denied. I remember reading about the fact that General Patton himself witnessed one of the camps so that its validity could never be doubted. This movie lead me to study criminal justice so that I better could understand the minds behind these tragic events but never fully succeeded for which I am eternally grateful. Vaya con Dios y en paz descansen los 6 milliones de los victimas.❤
@jannes3856
Жыл бұрын
This is one of the movies that should shown all in world high schools to prevent racism and violence. Beatiful music, great film, very sad movie.
@brokenhappy25
Жыл бұрын
‘The list is absolute good. The list is life.’ Even thinking about this simple yet utterly profound statement gives me chills. I do not have the words to describe exactly how powerful this cinematic masterpiece is and how it moves the human soul to know that in the midst of all that horror, tragedy and suffering there were people willing to risk everything they had to try and bring forth light, hope and salvation to others. *chefs kiss*
@DarthTrader707
Жыл бұрын
During the torrent fad, I ripped a " Schindler's List" file thinking it was the book. What it was, was a scanned copy of the actual list (a page of which we see towards the end of this video at 19:04). Almost overwhelming to see that historical document knowing it was put together hurriedly and determined the fates of hundreds who got on the list...and others that didn't. That is often overlooked...Schindler saved so many, but he couldn't save everyone. And yes...true to the movie, there were blank spaces left on the list.
@danwroy
Жыл бұрын
It's a troubling masterpiece that makes me scream *four stars*
@gwenna1161
11 ай бұрын
That scene still brings a lump in my throat
@starlaw3320
Жыл бұрын
I thought 'the girl in the red coat' would be talked about more. Such a powerful idea. It's also interesting to read how the actress said the part affected her life.
@Tom_Kowalczuk
Жыл бұрын
Her name is -Anna Mucha- Oliwia Dabrowska. Mucha was there as well but played different character. My bad, never managed to push myself to watch this move again.
@garrettbays6942
Жыл бұрын
I was hoping to hear an explanation of the few moments when color was inserted into the prints as well.
@thurin84
Жыл бұрын
my take on it is that she represented the bright potential of future generations humanity was robbed of. it wouldve been interesting to hear spealbergs take on why he did it.
@denisek292
Жыл бұрын
Schindler’s List is tragic, but beautiful. Most businessmen are concerned about the bottom line, yet Oskar Schindler was concerned about people shoved to the bottom. Watching this movie is difficult, even for non-Jews. Watching this movie is heartwrenching for me. Family, I never got the chance to meet, died in concentration camps. Two brothers (one being my great-great uncle) made the decision to emigrate to America, while the other brother stayed behind in Germany. His entire family perished. Even though I never knew his family, I mourn for them and what their lives might have been w/o Hitler’s contageous hatred towards Jews. Schindler, just one man, made a decision saving many Jews, who have living descendants. In the.midst of hatred, Schindler had a beautiful heart teeming w/ compassion, goodness and love. Thank you so much for spotlighting this important story.
@johnny_eth
Жыл бұрын
I'm almost 39. I have seen countless movies during my entire lifetime. This is the only movie that left me with a knot in my throat and almost made me cry.
@seamusfinnegan775
Жыл бұрын
Minty, you handled this topic with respect and maturity. It's one of your best videos. Just watching the clips from the movie made me feel its emotional impact.
@RoyJNg
Жыл бұрын
Also his ending music theme wasn't played too, however I wouldn't be surprise too.
@carlredbird3054
Жыл бұрын
In an interview with the makers of animaniacs and pinky and the brain they explained Spielberg would get onto expensive satellite video conference calls once a week to watch whatever they were animating and were really surprised how funny Spielberg was even though he was in the middle of making big serious movies like this one
@mellyboo513
Жыл бұрын
Spielberg spoke in depth about this movie on a podcast a while ago. He also spoke on how quickly they had to film this video and how he struggled with being torn between a movie and real life. It was an amazing interview.
@Lesley_RedRhody
Жыл бұрын
Very powerful review, Minty. The importance of _Schindler’s List_ resonates within one of the World’s most famous axioms: _Those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it._
@karlheath4327
Жыл бұрын
Went to the cinema to watch this in 1993 with my mum and sister, my mum said she thought it would be the depiction of all the atrocities that the nazis carried out that would have brought her to tears, she said it was the end scene with all the survivors placing stones on Shindler's grave that broke her
@Jayjay-qe6um
Жыл бұрын
The film was designated as "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant" by the Library of Congress in 2004 and selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry.
@WolfStory
Жыл бұрын
As so it should
@guywgane3
Жыл бұрын
I went to see The Naked Gun movie that came out around the same time as S.L. releasing. I'll never forget walking out of the theater and met with so many people sobbing. Our laughter from N.G. was immediately stopped as we realized the impact that S.L. had on all of those people. I watch Schindlers List a few times a year because of the impact it has on me and because of the high quality of the film.
@AlbumAnarchy
Жыл бұрын
One of my top 5 favorite movies of all time. I like the respect and honor you gave this video with your different editing and production...no jokes, no side remarks, no showing your face on camera. Very respectful. Great job on this!
@wilburnhill5058
Жыл бұрын
Best one yet, Minty. Very touching and profound observations. You’re spot on. Bravo!
@JaredBetts
Жыл бұрын
Classy way to present this masterpiece. I am glad you didn't add your normal opening or closing parts. Very respectful! BRAVO!
@TheJFish94
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for a finally doing a video about this important movie! This has been something that I've requested a while back. I watched this movie for the first time last year around my 28th birthday (that being the 1997 NBC broadcast version on the internet archive and in two parts no less) and I have to admit that this is hands-down, one of the greatest movies ever made as well as Spielberg's best movie next to Jurassic Park. This is a movie that I recommend everyone to see at least once in their lifetime and they should also come out of it saying that they are alive and happy to be alive during this generation instead of back then! Also, another fun fact, when the movie first aired on NBC back in 1997, it invented the TV-MA rating due to it being shown unedited (along with being shown with limited or no commercials) as back then, nothing as explicit and graphic as Schindler's List had ever been shown on television.
@greasymonkey6379
11 ай бұрын
Mark, thank you. I have followed your videos for a while but for some reason or another missed this one - I always loved this film and is probably my number 1 film. Your review and comments on this film have made me love it even more.
@jameslocke1416
Жыл бұрын
Terrific video. As someone in my 50s, it’s easy to forget that people 10, 20, 30 years younger didn’t see this on the big screen. I would love for it to be re-released in theaters, because it’s such a powerful and moving story.
@jakewhit9000
Жыл бұрын
I saw it with my grandfather at age 8..he was a ww2 vet...I'll he 38 this month and I watch it once a year to see how my perspective in life changes my perspective of the atrocities shown..and how close we are to repeating these mistakes today cause liberals are trying to change history
@GeorgieB1965
Жыл бұрын
One of your better deep dives of a movie. I much liked the respectful closing of your sign off. Well done.
@lethalwolf7455
Жыл бұрын
It should be noted that when asked to score this John Williams told Spielberg that he wasn’t a good enough composer to score a film this important and he should find someone better. Spielberg replied, “I know that John, but everyone better than you is dead”
@IntriguedLioness
Жыл бұрын
I was torn and did not want to see the movie when it was in theatres due to the extreme story. I knew i would cry. Although I am not Jewish I was raised in Eurasia I was very aware a genocide and displaced refugees. I rarely go to theaters always preferring to rent movies at home but knowing it would not be in theaters forever I force myself to go near the end of the run. I knew I would be moving but I was also haunted. The fact that Spielberg, as a filmmaker, didn't win an Academy Award until they folded and awarded Amistad an Oscar. To watch Schindler's List you don't care about the awards and you find yourself not carrying if a big name was attached. The music, the cinematography, the script are all excellent and I find it hard to believe the people do not understand how this could happen, and how it continues to happen today.
@ferox965
Жыл бұрын
As a horror film addict and gorehound, Schindler's List is one of the scariest things I've ever seen. Same with Come and See.
@KyleShiflet13666
Жыл бұрын
History is the greatest source of pure horror
@beauwalker9820
Жыл бұрын
@@KyleShiflet13666no kidding, you see midevil torture devices? Most make the guillotine look humane.
@chadfalardeau5396
Жыл бұрын
@@beauwalker9820the guillotine was conceived as a more humane device
@thurin84
Жыл бұрын
nothing is so terrifying as what mankind is capable of doing to itself. hopefully well grow past it one day.
@clairegresswell
Жыл бұрын
Beautifully done Mark; with the care, consideration & respect the subject deserves!
@danjohnson887
Жыл бұрын
Very well done Minty. You stepped outside your usual work and I applaud you for that. Very respectfully presented with an important message about remembering the past to prevent the same thing happening in the future.
@Adventuress78
7 ай бұрын
This movie is epic and you captured it, Minty, this story should never be forgotten.
@RDJ134
Жыл бұрын
This is a realy heavy movie to watch, a true cinematic classic.
@jamesmccoy3079
Жыл бұрын
I remember watching a review of this a few years ago where someone pointed out that as the film progressed Liam Niesen appearance becomes less darkly colored,in the beginning the way he’s shot in the black & white his face is more shadowed and near the end it’s a bright whitish gray. Supposedly this represents the human growth of the man’s humanity and becoming a better person,I can agree with that
@niallmackenzie99
Жыл бұрын
I have never seen this film and I don't think I want to, just your simple review of this film Minty has me fighting back the tears.
@LaserRanger15
Жыл бұрын
Man, that was one of the most powerful movies of all time. Helps us remember that Neeson is a fine actor, but got swept into the action movie genre. This movie should be mandatory watching for high school kids. You mention Empire of the Sun also. In my top 10 favorite movies.
@georgeheilman885
Жыл бұрын
I remember first seeing this on TV back in the mid-90s as well, and uncut on commercial TV at that. However, I also read in the TV Guide that this was allowed because of the film's historical impact.
@chriskay1449
Жыл бұрын
Also, Spielberg was adamant that the film not be edited or censored.
@chadfalardeau5396
Жыл бұрын
That's when I saw it
@josh72456
Жыл бұрын
I think Steven Spielberg did the whole filming films back to back in 1989 at first which were Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade and Always,then 1993 for Jurassic Park and Schindler's List, after that 1997 Jurassic Park: The Lost World and Amistad, again 2002 Minority Report and Catch Me If You Can, once more 2005 War Of The Worlds and Munich, and finally 2011, The Adventures Of Tintin: The Secret Of The Unicorn and War Horse. He's the only director i know who has filmed things back to back quite often. Well Roman Polanski got to do a film set in World War 2 but 10 years after which was The Pianist.
@reptongeek
Жыл бұрын
It's even crazier than that. He started prep for Jurassic Park before he started working on Hook, meaning he worked on five films back to back
@josh72456
Жыл бұрын
@reptongeek Yes that's also correct.
@UncleAL86
Жыл бұрын
I’ve always felt when watching Schindler’s List that you feel like you are literally right there, in the middle of everything going on.
@Willigula
Жыл бұрын
Top shelf video. Classy, dignified and informative. Very well done.
@megankeil5228
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing this one, I saw Schindler’s List in year 10 as an excursion for years 8,9 and 10. Hired a cinema for the day. Very sad, very emotional. The little girl with the red coat I can never watch that without crying. Stories like this have to be told
@beskarman38
Жыл бұрын
I only saw it once and its how cruel, cold, dark yet powerful and memorable film is. Its amazing how humanity have infinite ways to destroy ourselves since the dawn of time and remains today.
@bghoody5665
Жыл бұрын
I ended up seeing this movie in the theatre twice and not really by choice. A good friend of mine was upset I went to see it without him the first time I saw it and he asked if I would mind seeing it a second time. I kind of hummed and hawed about it, he said, "I thought you said it was a great movie?" and I said, "Yes, it is an amazing movie but I'm not sure I want to see it again." So I ended up going with my friend to see it again. He sat through the entire movie completely silent and we were part way home before he finally muttered, "I can see why you didn't want to see it again. That was brutal."
@LittleLances
10 ай бұрын
Minty, this is your best video. The way you've presented this episode is immaculate and very dignified. Beautiful work.
@joshuacritchfield3564
Жыл бұрын
At the same time he was making this movie, Steven Spielberg was producing the Animaniacs TV show. They said that the crew and cast would listen to the recordings of the voice cast of the show to lightening their spirits.
@swordvaporcat
Жыл бұрын
I’m not quite sure what to say. Not your usual upbeat and funny episode. You handled this movie with tact, respect, and presented it in a manner befitting its subject matter and its status as a cinematic masterpiece. Very very well done, sir. I salute you.
@RedScarGaming
Жыл бұрын
There are a lot of films I have watched that I shed a tear or two because of the power of the moment. This is the only one that I have cried watching. Thank you for doing a fine review of it.
@Robd07
Жыл бұрын
This movie filmed in black and white was the right choice and made it more memorable. Its a powerful movie
@SD03XX
Жыл бұрын
One of the most powerful episodes you've ever made. I remember walking out just to recollect myself.
@lixsajoe
Жыл бұрын
I can’t count how many times I’ve seen this movie, it’s that good. I was taken to the theaters see it when I was 13 and didn’t understand it or care for it. As an adult you have a cinematic and historical appreciation for the film.
@jq8166
Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed your take on this film Minty. Didnt have your usually antics, but can appreciate your respectful presentation, you're a good man!
@fr1day2
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Minty for a very respectful review. Only seen this movie once, don't think I could watch it again. You might be interested in the story of Nicholas Winton, a British stockbroker, who rescued 669 children by having them brought to Britain berfore war broke out. A movie is due out shortly, which is proper for the work and sacrifice he done. To get a real idea of his impact on the lifes of people he saved, he was met by survivors and relatives of survivors on a TV current affairs show in the 80's, That's Life, where he was surrounded by them in the audience. A truly emotional moment.
@markjameson01
Жыл бұрын
That was perhaps one of the most beautiful, important and poignant things you have ever done, bravo and thank you.
@DonnaLang42rockglobally
Жыл бұрын
I remember seeing this film in the late 1990s, which was toward the end of my parents' lives. It absorbed me so much that I don't remember if they were watching it with me or if it was a solo viewing. My most prominent memories of this experience are the haunting music, the little girl in the red coat (an editing decision that made my soul ache from the sadness), and of course Liam Neeson's pitch perfect performance. Schindler's List shows not only the lowest point in human civilization in the 20th century but also that the courage action of an individual can make a difference on a global level.
@mrdelaney4440
Жыл бұрын
One of the Best films ever made. Should be a must watch on all school curriculums.
@tombakabones274
Жыл бұрын
Liam neeson did an awesome job in that movie we watched it for my 10th grade social studies class
@tricivenola8164
Жыл бұрын
A really excellent review, thank you. I was in LA when this came out and saw it early. Like everybody else, we told everybody we knew to see it. We all heard the story of Pfefferberg and the broken suitcase, which I think was at the leather shop in the Beverly Hills Hotel, with the filing cabinet full of data in the back of the store. At the time many people, mostly teens and twentysomethings, refused to rent anything that wasn't in color. The immediacy and stark contrast of the black and white stunned everyone, and started a trend in commercials and short films with just a bit of color, as Spielberg used with the girl in the red coat and the candles. Suddenly black and white was totally hot. Nobody talked about anything much but that movie for awhile. Every single thing in it was documented in Pfefferberg's files and is in the book, except for Schindler's breakdown at the end. I didn't like it at the time but I see by the comments here that it resonated with many people...
@popeye5274
Жыл бұрын
My family and I saw this during its release in 1993. We happened to be living in Germany, for my dad was in the military and we were stationed there. A week or so later, we visited Dachau concentration camp. We must never forget.
@bryanparkhurst17
Жыл бұрын
In 1993 I was a junior in high school. I was in a Catholic high school and we were all, from freshmen to seniors, taken to the local theater by our school and shown this movie. I think that this movie really helped keep alive the memory of the tragedy of the holocaust. It's shame to see the really weird world that we live in today, especially considering we have such an anti-semitic tragedy within living memory.
@mikeseier4449
Жыл бұрын
An excellent and well done movie indeed… Although I can’t help but wonder if Arnold played Shindler and said “Come with me if you want to live” Would’ve been as good as Liam Neeson?….
@solidsnake58
Жыл бұрын
Always appreciate your videos, Minty. This was unexpected but a welcome addition to your channel.
@lva1021
Жыл бұрын
This was so well done! Thank you very much for your interpretations and your visuals.
@rhowar1
Жыл бұрын
Thankn you for respecting this movie and the story it tells. I get a kick out of your humor in other movies you discuss, but this one, you knocked it out of the park. You honored this movie and the people who suffered. Keep up the good work.
@Rob-sk1im
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for reintroducing this film to a new generation.
@animalking28
Жыл бұрын
This was a Good movie and I will Be sure to Revisit this film very soon! Didn't know Spielberg was doing 2 movies in the same year but I'm sure it was challenging. Good job Mr. Minty!!
@saltields7649
Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this video of yours. I like how you presented it and how you discussed it. I also like how you made your 10 list into 10 chapters, helps give the movie good character, and emotional feel to it.
@maxordman4100
Жыл бұрын
This movie was the first movie I ever saw with Nesson in it. I fully believed you when you said that he was an unknown actor at the time. I always wanted to see more of him and he never disappoints me! I love Nesson and he is certainly an amazing actor in my eyes. Good work on making sure you related your review to the real life events connected to this movie.
@simonspoke
Жыл бұрын
The fact that you didn't put yourself in the video shows the respect you gave to the film and the subject matter at hand. Well done on that. 👍
@elioli123
Жыл бұрын
Very well done sir... I like that you chose to present this episode without the usual backdrop and cutting to you as the narrator. It seemed appropriate for this particular movie and kept it focused on the importance of this film.
@DabblinDawn
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your sensitivity in your presentation of this video, Minty. I saw this film in the theater when it came out. I will never ever be able to watch it again. John Williams’ score for this film is seared into my mind. I think everyone should see it at least once. 😞
@chadheatherlawlessohare9502
Жыл бұрын
Excellent job!!! Such an important movie, but one I can only watch every 5-10 years, because it’s such a gut punch.
@ActionJackson1982
Жыл бұрын
I tear up at the “I could have done more” scene 😢
@HayTatsuko
Жыл бұрын
I very much appreciate the quiet, serious opening you gave this 10 Things. Very thoughtful, considering the movie's nature. Watching this horrific, heartfelt masterpiece hit me every bit as hard as reading Art Spiegelman's graphic novel _Maus_ back in the day. Both give unflinching views on the horrors of the Nazi regime, both are important works of art, and both are two of the hardest emotional roller-coasters I've ever ridden. I personally put them on par with _Rosewood_ (which I may never be able to watch again) and _Mississippi Burning._
@xChrisSoaresx
Жыл бұрын
You presented this video tastefully and professionally and for that I say thank you. Well done Minty.
@valerycarpentier852
Жыл бұрын
You’ve handled that beautifully, Minty. Yes, Shoah was a big influence on it, but I also think they might have also watched the documentary Nacht und Nebel, from 1956. I remember watching it in school in the 80s, that was sobering.
@cheddar4788
Жыл бұрын
This was an amazing movie. I was blown away when I seen it was made in the early 1990s. Great film
@dominicphillip5816
Жыл бұрын
Do the Elephant Man (1980) as well. Another sobering film that leaves a lump in your throat after watching it. Good Job Minty.
@blainbruce9597
Жыл бұрын
I was in Grade 12 in a small town in Canada and the school took everyone to the theatre to watch Schindler’s list one morning during the week, such an important movie. Well done video Minty
@Ro6entX
Жыл бұрын
There’s been speculation about if Schlinder was as good as a man as he is in the movie but regardless of truth or Hollywood, he saved lot of people. And the commander of that camp was much more brutal in reality than what was shown. Either way it was a good movie
@heathercontois4501
Жыл бұрын
I love both movies. My 9yo just got to see Jurassic Park for the first time over the weekend. We asked her how she liked it-she loved it and not one bit of it scared her like it did me when I first saw it at 13.
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