Do you dismiss a movie because it is strange? Some do, and rate this film as a story about an obnoxious little boy who goes around banging a drum and breaking glass.
Firstly, the performance of David Bennent as Oskar was phenomenal. As an 11 or 12 year old, he played a part from infancy to 21. Maybe he was obnoxious, but I choose to believe that he was making a powerful statement about the undesirability of growing up in a world where adults do not act very adult.
Set against the backdrop of WWII, it can also be viewed as rebellion against war and fascism.
Strange, sometimes evil, but nevertheless a powerful film that should be seen by all.
Firstly, the performance of David Bennent as Oskar was phenomenal. As an 11 or 12 year old, he played a part from infancy to 21. Maybe he was obnoxious, but I choose to believe that he was making a powerful statement about the undesirability of growing up in a world where adults do not act very adult.
Set against the backdrop of WWII, it can also be viewed as rebellion against war and fascism.
Strange, sometimes evil, but nevertheless a powerful film that should be seen by all.