Oh my god! this movie is the most horrific movie i have ever seen. I sincerely hope I never see this movie again!

----------------------------------------, Camano Island, USA

I have just finished watching this movie for the first time, and i had no idea that a film could alter alter a person in so many ways, and even though it was not "precisely" portrayed it did not make the movie any less meaningful or important. a terribly sad but wonderful film.

Katie, Seattle, USA

We watched this in RE and the class thoroughly enjoyed it as it showed a strong political message through a child's eyes. Many of the class cried. It prompted good discussions amongst the class.

Year 10 RE Class, Colchester,

Alright, I am in no way saying it wasn't a good movie, but when you think of an innocent child being killed in a gas chamber for the sake of his friend, I find it quite disturbing the this movie would be called " inspiring " or "remarkable." I would not give this movie to someone who is not strong.

Dej'ah, dawsonville, USA

So what if the film was historically incorrect, the film doesn't focus on the holocaust, but on the friendship that lies between a divergence. It is about children not being racist towards other and finding it possible to be friends with children from other cultures! Its not just about holocaust!!!

Shaun, Johannesburg, South Africa

this movie was not good at all

tom, colac, australia

One of the most moving films I have ever seen. Very great acting and a touching story. I have never cried so much in a film. I don't believe I could ever watch it again, but I do recommend all to watch....and remember this horrific time in world history.

Katie, Knoxville, USA

Great film, just watched it a few minutes ago and it made me almost cry if my sister wasn't around. I love the fact that we see a different point of view of the Holocaust. It was also good because I loved the relationship between the two boys. It was so sad but i'd watch it again. Great film. :)

Ashley, Miami, USA

The film was great I just don't think i could watch it again.
It was far to sad!! I just wish someone had power over Hitler in ww2 and non of this would have happened!

Although good film :) x

ashleigh, London, England

I loved the film. I especially feel sorry for the mother. She tried so hard to keep her child safe, especially after she learned what went on. Her breakdown is a very touching scene.

Claire, Norwich, England

Tragic, symbolic and meaningful. I cried. Beautiful cinematography and the music captured Bruno's curiousity in dark surroundings perfectly. I wasn't sure about David Thewlis being cast as the father - a man capable of mass genocide in his back garden would surely be more menacing? ****

Gwen, London, England

Was a very good film, great story. It was a shame the boy had to die in the end though... Thats one part of the film i hate, and the way it ended.

james, hastings, england

Fine, it was artistic, yes, I found myself empathizing with poor Bruno and his mother. But this movie tells a story that never actually occurred. Furthermore, its depictions of the Nazi's fall dreadfully short from what has been reported and substantiated by those who lived through the camps.

Howard, ElkinsPark, Pa

This movie was one of the most beautifully crafted I have ever had the pleasure of watching. The sheer cinematography, the frames perfectly captured, the complex plots, were all astounding. Bruno's innocense and curiosity compounded the effect of the ending. It was a tragic, and wonderful, story.

Carraldo, Central, Pennsylvania

I can't add anything more to what's been said except this: I was very glad to see that all Germans weren't "bad." This is something that isn't mentioned in history. As sad as the ending was, there really wasn't any other way to end it!

diane, louise, texas

An Amazing story. the only thing that makes it more amazing is the date this review article was posted :)

Aaron, spokane WA, USA

The biggest let down in a movie i have ever known. The acting was abismal and i didnt realise Germans spoke perfect queens english, with the accent to match. Utter rubbish.

Beanchin, Newcastle,

This was a beautifully poingnant piece of work. As a history teacher i was impressed with the way in which the holocaust was explored through a childs perspective. Having taught this subject for several years i am passionate about teaching the Holocaust to students.

sarah, Doha, Qatar

I think the book boy in the stripped pyjamas was more realistic than the movie at the beggining of the movie is wasnt sure if i was going to enjoy but as the the story went on i started to enjoy film but as i said characters in the book were more realstic and more enjoyable

suhashan, croydon , england

the book is far more subtle, leaving the reader to deduce the horrors. the film loses some of this, giving the viewer more on a plate. on its own it is a fine piece of cinema, extremely important and moving. the book did it for me though. in some ways the film could have been done more artistically

Robin, Taunton,

i enjoyed this film very much. it was an emotional journey in which i looked at the world slightly differently straight after. the way the director portrays the naievity of bruno is beautifully executed and the realism made me cry and it touched me. emotionally of course.

kayleigh chocian, tadley, england

Omg, it's a remarkable film, but i amost cryed with a broken heart at the end of the film :( its so sad to watch, im impeccable of the film. but then again i have to say that im very pleased of it, because this is the best film i've ever watched since the day i was alive.

Megan Brown, letchworth garden city, united kingdom

ive read the book, watched the movie and they both moved me. The author has subtley and smartly expressed the book, however the reader knows and can deduce so much more than what is written in the text...i loved the movie, and the book. It is an allusive piece of literature that i can never forget.

ishika, Mumbai, India

My class at school watched this film and they all started crying at the end but I didn't get a chance to see the film but I'm gonna by it on dvd

sarah, bath, england

The ending shocked me! I hadn't had a sad ending in store fornthis story. I've read tons of books about these horrors but only did this movie struck me sadly

Sarah, Oshawa, Canada

While I have been exploring new movies based on this... tragedy, I was so touched by the friendship bond between Bruno and Schmeul, and It left me crying by the end of the movie. It has just such a sad ending, where the two stick together until the end, no matter who they were.

Matt M, Wellesley, United States

I have been to Bergen Belsen, watched documentaries and films such as Schindlers List but i was stil completly unprepared for this film. By viewing the story from the innocent prespective of the naive young Bruno it showed the complexity of these great horror that took place!

stefani, leeds, uk

As a secondary school English teacher I read this book a couple of years ago and thought it would make an excellent film. I am currently reading it with a Y9 class and was staggered that few students had even heard of the Holocaust - truly an issue that should be addressed.

Caroly Done, Walsall, UK

While this movie was certainly an emotionally gripping film - it was inaccurate on many fronts - - it is certainly nowhere near "Schindler's List" or any other accurate holocaust epic - more of a dark "ET" - completely fictional -

Gord N, Calgary, Canada

This movie was beyond magnificent. My father is a holocaust survivor and I a writer myself- this was portrayed with such an emotional poignancy and historical accuracy- truly amazing.

Heather Malek, East Northport, Suffolk

I was born in 1938 in London and brought up in that city, so i lived right through WW"2. I have read much about concrentation camps but that knowledge did not prepare me for this film, despite having visited Dachau and Belsen. Children are innocent. An inforgettable ending and a lesson for us all.

K R Soanes, Carterton, England

E\xceptio powerful film! Only one other time was the audience was silent at the film ended and the credits rolled. Although a review vaguely hinted at an unexpected twist, I was not prepared for the climax. Fascinatingly told through 8-year old eyes! An Oscar for best Foreign Film!!!

Neil, San Antonio TX, USA

When there is something humanly important for us to know, I hope it is told whether it is about the Holocaust or any other subject. I'd rather have this important lesson than gratuitous sex and violence just for the sake of titilation and so-called entertainment.

Laura, Plano TX, USA

I Think This Film Was One Of The Best Like This i Have Seen. It Made Me Cry Practically The Whole Way Through, And i Think it Showed The Reality Of What Happened During WW2. I Do Think Where Were Some Inacuraceys, But I Think it Helped Make The Film Beter in Places And Definaitly Reccomed It.

Atlanta, Perthshire,

for all of you who say it was scary and unsutable for children which part would you say was the unsutable part? there wasnt any violence or any scenes that were worst then any game shows that most children have played on?
i think the film was great and everyone should watch it!!!

ellie :), york, england

A truly powerful, emotionally wrenching film. David Thewlis did a remarkable job playing a true monster who appeared to be a devoted family man. To those who feel the film trivialized the camp, remember-what we saw was what 8 year old Bruno saw. The true horror of the camp only appeared at the end.

Sam R, Dallas, TX, USA

I find the film very alarming and distorted. The situation makes no sense, neither how Bruno could have been left to his own devices or why Shumuel was by himself in the camp. The horror focuses on sympathy with Bruno's family, trivializing the horror of the camps..

B Glaser, Boston MA,

saw the film, hoped for a happy ending, but got was the terrible truth about the horrendous things that went on. Sat with the whole audience in shock and sadness at the end. Felt great sadness for bruno's mother and it really sank in the pain of all those who lost someone in such condition.

mary, london, uk

i loved the film. i had read the book before hand and found that shocking enough but the film... even though i had read the book i was still hoping for a happy ending

Keziah, West London, England

One of the best films ive seen, very moving and stays with you for a long time. wonderfully told through the eyes of an innocent child. be warned tho this film is definately not for children despite the rating. my kids were all crying as was i, some relly tense scary bits too.

Donna, Perth, scotland

a great, profoundly moving film, but not for kids by any means - it would be too much.

julie, london , UK

I like how this time it is from a German's perspective more, rather than the usual of a Jew's and so therefore you can see both sides in a bit more depth. It was very moving and i think Vera Farmiga played her part very effectively, so much so that i felt more sympathy for her than Bruno!

emma, aberdeen, scotland

A Film, that has a nice plot-that is the friendship between the two little boys of very different backgrounds- to it before delivering its evil, nasty and twisted plot at the end.

I love how the film keeps ahead of you, so you have no clue of whats going to happend right until the end.

Nick, Leeds, England

What a powerful gripping movie. never before have i sat in the cinema when the viewers sat silent while the credits rolled. i think everyone over the age of 12 should be shown this film. it not only educates us about the holocaust, but teaches us to respect other beliefs

robi, downpatrick, down

Beautifully filmed, heartrending, and a brilliantly understated way to show the horror of the holocaust. But please read the book too, there's so much more!

Gwen, Upminster, England

I Went to see it with my school too. it was really sad , lots of people cryed.

I recoment if you go and see it bring a tissue, i garenty you will need !

Must see !

Briah, Cornwall, England

Nick Mortimer, there can't be enough... With people of my own age and nationality, German that is, out there who still believe that what Hitler did was right and who even dare to speak of "The Holocaust Lie", there couldn't be enough of these films. You would be surprised.

Nicole, 20, Manchester,

I cried alot in this film, it was so moving i went home still thinking about it before i went to sleep. This is a masterpiece however i would suggest if you get upset easily like myself, bring your partner along to hold your hand.

Sheree, Colchester, Essex, England

I saw it with my school. IT is an EXCELLENT film, i reccomend it to everyone. Very moving. Lots of people cried.

A MUST SEE !

Ines, Cornwall, England

i went to see this film last night, and after purchasing the book a few years ago, i was extremley pleased. I think it was incredibly moving, and i particularly enjoyed the role of bruno, a fantastic actor. The film was able to change through various emotions which meant you were constantly gripped.

Ste, Bradford,

i went thinking this was a film more about the concentration camp and not just about the young boy's relationship.
i don't think they stressed just how horrific the experience would actually have been in a concentration camp, it was a major let down.

Lauren, West Yorkshire, England

my year went to see this movie and EVERYONE thought it was amazingly good. i think it is a good idea that young people should be taught about the Holocaust and why it happened, and i think that this movie is very good for young people to understand this. My year came out crying at the end.

Courtney, Belfast, Northern Ireland

Braze choice for a film.- Should it be used as an educational tool for children?The true horror of the death camps was watered down to such a degree- ie the prison inmates did not look emaciated and I gather they would have found it difficult eating cake.What better than archive footage at right age

Matt Woods, Ipswich, UK

I didn't like it. It made me feel sorry for the wrong side and that can't be right. The caring parents didn't care much for what went on next door, did they? Mummy didn't know what was going on in the camp? She had a Jewish slave working in her own kitchen!!!

Meike, London, UK

Richard Price – the holocaust is not some story that is 'unsuitable for children'. Don't you think the camps themselves were slightly unsuitable places for children..? Children need to be shocked by the true horrors of Nazism from as young an age as possible. This moving film pitches it just right.

Tom, London, UK

This film was one of the most powerful that I have seen of the holocaust. It made 'Schinder's List' almost comic book. Beautifuly told and filmed, the end was totally unexpected. I have never seen an audience held till the end of the credits in total silence, and leave in the same mode. Very moving

John Watling, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

i stood in a few camps inc auschwitz & birkenau (with a survivor).the book&trailer reminds me of those camps-places that i will never forget&that will always send shivers down my spine when i think of it.Mr Price its important for kids to see this&understand so that it never ever happens again.ever.

michelle, london,

Brilliant film, wonderfully moving. But take a large packet of Kleenex with you for the ending.

ken edwards, sheffield, uk

A really moving film. Bruno's friendship with Schmuel was touching and powerful. The ending was so moving and even had my daughter in tears. Every high school child should be made to watch it so it is never forgotten what went on in the war.

jill, Mundesley, England

Compelled to write Mr Price, have you seen "happy slapping" etc? Have you heard of hitler youth? The children on both sides that signed up & died? Do you not think a story teaches more than a lecture? Do you not want to teach all our children right from wrong, or allow them to repeat horrors?

ruby, Wick,

Thanks Richard Price, for giving away the ending. Some of us had yet to see it!

Suzanne, London,

Fantastic. Everyone in the cinema was stunned and silent at the end

film critic 101, sheffield,

A truly outstanding film, based upon a fictional story written for teenagers. This film has very powerful and disturbing images. It is not in my view a film appropriate for children. The final scenes are both tragic and disturbing. The film should be rated, as a bare minimum, as a 15 not 12A

Richard Price, Sheffield, UK

A truly outstanding film, based upon a fictional story written for teenagers. This film has very powerful and disturbing images. It is not in my view a film appropriate for children. The final scenes are both tragic and disturbing. The film should be rated, as a bare minimum, as a 15 not 12A

Richard Price, Sheffield, UK

A great film with a traumatic and disturbing ending. A film wholly unsuitable for children. The film should not be rated a 12, do we really want our children to see two eight year olds hold hands as they are gassed. It should have been a certificate 15

Richard Price, Sheffield, UK

A beautifully crafted film about secrecy and friendship. The innocence of childhood juxtaposed with the evil, hatred and abuse playing out in a precarious adult world,highlights innate qualities of generosity and tenderness.A serious resource for teaching about racism, tolerance,trust and humanity.

Geraldine Maidment, London, UK

six million one for every person lost

karen, London,

Modern tyre tread pattern. Even looks radial.

Andrew Milner, Karuizawa, Japan

How many more films are there going to be be about the Holocaust?

Nick Mortimer, London,

Try autism for unimaginable horror. A tale of a government and drug companies that knew about mercury in vaccines but did not eliminate the mercury until 2003. Every day trying to communicate with your child while they scream at you. There is no cure, and the government does'nt want to know.

james, falkirk, uk