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Jan 05, 2017akirakato rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This is a 2013 American-German war-time drama directed by Brian Percival, based on the 2005 novel of the same name by Markus Zusak. A young girl living with her adoptive German family goes through hard times during the Nazi era. Taught to read by her kind-hearted foster father, the girl begins "borrowing" books and sharing them with the Jewish refugee being sheltered by her foster parents in their home. It is a well-crafted story that focuses on the consistent thread of humanity. Superb is the performance of Sophie Nélisse as Liesel Meminger, the titular "book thief." With incredible acting and a gripping, heart-warming yet chilling story, this is one of the best war-time movies. A warmth of humanity will probably nestle in your mind long after the end of the film.