Schindler's List (1993) - movie reaction - BRITISH FILM STUDENT FIRST TIME WATCHING -

Hello and welcome to another movie reaction video
Let me start off by apologising,
I realise that if I want to be a writer and a filmmaker, I need to be able to understand and handle emotion but it is something I do struggle with. I talk a lot about the technical side of the film in the first half of this reaction and in the second half I just kind of cry my way through it.
I was just powerless against this piece of art and I didn't make any real worthwhile contributions throughout the video.
I don't know, I am sat here after editing and still a mess...
I had real second thoughts about uploading this reaction as it somehow didn't even feel right to do that. I'm just stunned..
Take care of each other
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[@fanofauburn11]

FUN FACT: Spielberg refused to take a salary on this movie. He said it felt like blood money.

[@WatchMeMovie]

That is really admirable, thanks for the info!

[@ronmaximilian6953]

Spielberg donated most of his proceeds from the film to the Shoah Foundation, which he helped set up to record the individual stories of survivors.

[@rama30]

@@ronmaximilian6953 And Bernie Madoff embezzled it.

[@ronmaximilian6953]

@@rama30 Madoff wrecked a lot of institutions and hurt many people I know.

[@solvingpolitics3172]

@@ronmaximilian6953 I hope Madoff learns in prison that “insider trading” takes on a whole new meaning!

[@darrenjones5885]

The term masterpiece is overused, but for Schindler’s List it is an understatement.

[@alexvasquez6793]

Facts this movie is a masterpiece

[@kasparov9]

Truly one of the greatest films ever made. For me it's No.2 of the 90s after Shawshank.

[@jeffreykaufmann2867]

@@kasparov9 Shawshank was inspired by Alexander Dumas' The Count of Monti Cristo. A great Novel

[@kasparov9]

@@jeffreykaufmann2867 Didn't know that, thanks.

[@spacetoilet]

@@jeffreykaufmann2867 “you’ll like it, its about a prison break!”

[@fanofauburn11]

There is no need to apologize for your emotions, we appreciate your vulnerability. That is what movies like these are meant to do (in my opinion). It brings out our humanity.

[@WatchMeMovie]

Thank you

[@Jerome616]

For sure!

[@axelusul]

I couldn't agree more with your opinion.

[@robert84_]

You couldn't have said it any better.

[@englishmaninmedellin7294]

Here here

[@joshtt3240]

How Liam neeson or Ralph fiennes didn’t get an oscar for their incredible performance’s absolutely baffles me tbh

[@WatchMeMovie]

That is crazy, Ben Kingsley too. Absolutely deserved em

[@claireadams6214]

One survivor went on set (they had alot there, and she virtually broke down seeing rate Feinnes in character. It is fairly sanitizer tbh but still a powerful film. Don't forget, Spielberg is a Jewish name too . . .

[@Murphaderf]

And on top of that Fiennes lost to Tommy lee Jones in the fugitive. I mean he was good but come on!!

[@weehaggis4720]

@@Murphaderf Oddly, another brilliant performance that Tommy Lee eclipsed the following year was Leonardo DiCaprio in What's Eating Gilbert Grape.

[@brian52763]

Liam Neson, DID get the Oscar for this role!

[@nomenestomen3452]

The last person who laid a rose on Schindler's grave was Liam Neeson himself. On a personal note: me, as a German, makes this movie deeply ashamed to the core and i cry for the most parts when i watch this masterpiece from time to time.. but i have to watch it over and over again (more like once a year) to brand this darkest period of my country forever in my mind. I'm very grateful to Steven Spielberg that he told us all something that should never be forgotten and to send a warning to future generations. Sorry for my bad english, i'm just a ordinary man.

[@quiett6191]

True. I've always thought the words "Never Forget" and "Never Again" apply as much to the descendants of the perpetrators, as well as the descendants of the victims. We all need to remember our history, or we'll repeat it.

[@sharonroberts4977]

Bless you dear sir ! ..I was privileged to live in West Germany , as it was back then in 1982/85 at RAF Wegberg ... near Rhinedahlen . You have a beautiful country , full of lovely people , some of whom I met , must surely have been alive during those times !! I was at a duck pond with my baby girl and a very old lady made a huge fuss of her .... though neither of us could speak each other's language , we spent a companionable twenty minutes smiling and gesturing to each other and parted with a very warm shaking of hands with each other !!! Reconcile .... but never forget !!! ❤️from the U.K.

[@nyteshayde1197]

Don't be ashamed for what you had no control of. You live in a beautiful country that is nothing like it was in the 30s and 40s. Your entire country was isolated and punished for a very long time until it regained its independence. Promise to never forget, that is all we ask.

[@althelas]

German here too, I can't watch it. I watched it when it came out in the cinemas and I was a mess after the first time watching. When a friend of mine wanted me to come along when she watched it, I thought it wouold be "better" because I knew what was coming but I was wrong. It hit me even harder the second time around and since then I haven't watched it again, I just can't but I don't need to, the pictures of this movie are burned into my memory for the last 30 years and combined with our exessive education about our shame I have always known that we can never allow this to happen again.

[@Rod_MolinaBachmann]

@Nomen est omen; don’t be ashamed of who you are (if you refer to being German), as you did nothing wrong. In fact we all know that most of the German population were unaware of the Final Solution.

[@arnodobler1096]

John Williams said to Steven: "For this film you need a greater composer than me!" Steven: "I know, but they're all dead!"

[@rebeccagibbs4128]

i find myself humming the various themes from this film quite often, haunting, memorable and uplifting too.

[@merchillio]

Yep, the little girl in the red coat is the visual representation of “one death is a tragedy, a million death is a statistic” There have been a lot of character that we saw early in the movie that died, but they are lost in the enormous number of deaths. That little girl, being singled out, forces us to recognize and see the tragedy of a single death

[@WatchMeMovie]

Ah thank you that makes a lot of sense. It is such a good bit of filmmaking technique that does its job so effectively. Thanks for the info

[@grahamwalker6395]

I read elsewhere that Spieilberg asked the actress who played the little girl not to watch the film until she was 18, and she followed his wishes.

[@lauralauristan7677]

@@WatchMeMovie it’s also representative of just how quickly things escalated. Little children notoriously grow out of clothing in what seems like moments. Here, we see this little girl who has had to grow up too fast, who is walking alone in a street of chaos and knows instinctively how to try to save herself. She is around 3 or 4 years old. She is so ‘big’ she manages to take the initiative and slip away yet so small she fits right under the bed. We see her little red coat on a living child and then on a dead one. We see her life, her harrowing attempt at saving herself and her inevitable brutal end - yet she never grows out of that coat. That’s how fast it happened. Her devastating journey was just moments.

[@van8ryan]

@@WatchMeMovie It was also a statement that the whole world "knew" about the concentration camps (but not how horrible and atrocious the situation truly was), so Spielberg said he used the "brightest color" that nobody could ignore to represent the tragedy seen by "The World"

[@handohall3406]

@@loafersheffield then you are not very educated. But that is okay, wont shame you for that

[@GN-jn1ty]

The part where Göth said "look at me" and Stern/Ban Kingsley did that exactly - he looked at him, with a look with no emotion - nothing he could be judged by - nothing he could be punished for.. Kingsley was brilliant in this role.

[@megs4193]

Kingsley is beautiful in almost every role, even in the movie Hugo, which I think was filmed beautifully, I didn't even realise it was him 💞.

[@opalviking]

Spielberg’s mental health during production was in the hands of Robin Williams (who would talk to Stephen on the phone nightly), and Seinfeld reruns supplied by Jerry himself. Great reaction, mate.

[@WatchMeMovie]

Thanks mate, cool bit of info. I have so many 'making of' videos that I need to catch up on

[@sirjohnmara]

Yes I've also heard that Seinfeld sent VHS-tapes to Spielberg, even of not yet aired shows, so that he had a chance to think about something else.

[@quiett6191]

Yeah I can imagine he'd need something to take his mind off the subject after a day on the set of this film. I had read somewhere, after shooting the scene where the children were carted off, he went home in a daze. He later broke down and wept.

[@rebeccagibbs4128]

Intergenerational trauma is real, for sure

[@4_EverLucky]

I didn’t know this

[@MaskHysteria]

Personally, I'd be concerned about anyone who watched "Schlinder's List" and showed zero emotion. Thankfully I haven't met anyone yet who did.

[@solvingpolitics3172]

One guy commented that his ex-wife didn’t show emotion. In retrospect he thought it was a serious red flag.

[@mistrants2745]

Dont go the specific scenes on youtube. Tons of holocaust deniers in the comments.

[@mistrants2745]

@@pKerViKNG try explaining that to them. Its 2021, everything is a conspiracy to some.

[@iminthewychelm5153]

@Sam King If someone did, I would recommend a PCL-R

[@mistrants2745]

@Mutant Pig you are truly saying fuck em to the victims of the holocaust?

[@SparkleKnits]

The man who Goerth failed to kill due to the gun misfiring is a rabbi. You said “He’s protected.” You were right. It’s a beautiful touch.

[@fir3gaming664]

Just to point out, its quite possible that Goerth tampered with his gun before doing that, and it was a form of psychological torture, since Schindler had just shown a bad reaction to people harming his workers, hence psychological torture rather then physical.

[@SparkleKnits]

@@fir3gaming664 except that he borrowed a gun from one of the other officers, which misfired as well. The fact that the intended victim was a rabbi makes the point quite clear.

[@MrGrifft]

Secular explanation is that the cartridges were faulty, produced by a factory similar to Schindler's.

[@Saranda4787]

Göth, or the English spelling Goeth.

[@rdevries3852]

Schindler's List. One of the movies I would consider _essential_ for everyone to have seen at least once in their lifetimes. I can also understand why a lot of people don't want to see it more than once though; it really is one hell of a gut punch.

[@WatchMeMovie]

Completely agree

[@claireadams6214]

@@WatchMeMovie sad to say, but yes, remember the Jewish people, but they weren't the only victims .

[@rheinhartsilvento2576]

@@claireadams6214 Umm...hello? This is a movie about Jewish victims. Your point being....?

[@whynot2644]

And its amazing how many young people haven't watched it. It should be played in schools when learning world history.

[@karenm502]

@@whynot2644 Instead they teach them to hate themselves and their country and God. Sad!

[@dfdla]

This is the most powerful film I've ever seen. Its a rollercoaster of human emotion. Spielberg is a cinematic genius and this film is a masterpiece.

[@WatchMeMovie]

All very true

[@icetruck3420]

score included of course... John Williams finest hour. And that says something..

[@dfdla]

@@icetruck3420 I strongly agree with you! I bought that film on iTunes and it comes with multiple "Behind The Scenes: segments. In one, Spielberg describes delivering the script to John Williams. A few days later Williams calls him and says, "I think you are going to have to find a better composer." Spielberg said, "I know, but they are all dead."

[@rama30]

Watch "Come and See"

[@J4ME5_]

and whats amazing about your very true statement.. is that you can only watch this movie one time.. despite its perfection.

[@brianoconnell6459]

I have a memory from before this movie was made. Doing laundry at 11 (1981). Met a very nice old lady, we were chatting, her left sleeve slid down, and I saw the numbers. She saw the look in my eye, I looked back, and we kept talking about nice things.

[@sean88gator]

Everybody always mentions his blockbusters but in 100 years, 200 years, this movie & Saving Private Ryan will be listed as national treasures and wind up in the all time top 5 films ever made. This is a masterpiece with everybody on set bringing A+ games due to the material. Too damn important to do anything else.

[@WatchMeMovie]

This really is something else, it is an important historical piece of art. Completely agree

[@jamesfalato4305]

I replace "Saving Private Ryan" with "The Color Purple" on the "All Time Top 5 Films Ever Made"... Why?!? Because for me to believe a film is Great, I need to have many points of reflection in it... And I reflect on several scenes/characters in "The Color Purple" and I only think of the end of "Saving Private Ryan"...

[@sean88gator]

@@jamesfalato4305 I can see that. I can also see putting Amistad on the list as well. What a movie that was.

[@DSmith264]

Sometimes the hardest things to look at are among the most important things we need to see. I like your low-key style and relatively understated approach. Sometimes less IS more.

[@WatchMeMovie]

Yeah this was such an important watch, thanks for taking the time to let me know, appreciate it

[@trisharivers5588]

Sometimes the hardest things to look at are ourselves

[@CutterJLJ666]

Thanks for sharing the emotional moments. I was crying right along with you.

[@WatchMeMovie]

Thank you for the comment

[@ALSL8]

We want to see your emotions - don’t be ashamed of them !

[@WatchMeMovie]

Thanks Ali, I had no choice on this one anyway

[@Gort-Marvin0Martian]

"I could have gotten more!" - Oscar Schindler It's two films for the viewer. One is the creativity of the presentation of the film and the other is the presentation of the facts. A wonderous achievement. In the theater, when the film was over and the credits finish rolling, my 3 sons and I stood and left the theater, along with the other 300 or so people, without one word being spoken.

[@WatchMeMovie]

I can imagine seeing this in theatres was massively powerful. I know I had to sit in silence for a bit after viewing this myself. I imagine that was just magnified in a crowd , thanks for the comment Don

[@Gort-Marvin0Martian]

@@WatchMeMovie My pleasure Ryan

[@VeggieGamer]

I don't know why, but it really annoys me when people tell others that haven't seen Schindler's List that it is a "tear jerker". This isn't some rom-com with a sad bit near the end, this is art faithfully retelling atrocities that only happened a few decades ago and could easily happen again. YES it makes me cry every time, but telling someone going into reacting to it that it is a "tear jerker" does it a disservice in my opinion. Great reaction my man!! You have nothing to apologise for in your reaction. More people need to experience this masterpiece! That last scene when Schindler is surrounded by the thousands he saved but can only see the millions he didn't is one of the best scenes and performances ever.

[@WatchMeMovie]

I agree, I wouldn't tell someone going into this it was a tearjerker, like you say , its something else entirely, thank you for the comment

[@stevehughes6627]

For me personally, it should be made compulsory viewing for secondary school children. The lessons should never be forgotten.

[@marzenalidia8277]

I'm not sure if you have a capacity to get it when you're in secondary school, maybe when you're 18, but not earlier.

[@piercestomoto907]

I saw it when it came out - at 19 - but you are right, it probably should be seen in High School (perhaps?) The last film I saw in high school, is "Romero" (1989) - starring Raúl Juliá! Another film I also saw in high school, though at a school in a different country, was "Cry Freedom" (1987) - would also recommend this movie as well.

[@wilmascholte7607]

My entire class saw it 2 months after I turned 17. Some were still 16. Despite the boys starting off rowdy, they were all compelled to watch. And weep.

[@ayrawynd8122]

The movie is rated 12 years in Germany. I first saw it when I was 12 years old. In school we watched a lot of documentaries and real life footage beginning at the age of 13.

[@metalman4289]

We watched Shindlers List and Apocalypse Now we were 13 in Secondary School.

[@smittybenzo4693]

Another Spielberg movie that would seem unlikely of him to direct is "The Color Purple" (1985). It won a director's guild of America award amongst others.

[@spindletopcenter]

Stern said,"The list is life," An absolute good has a name. It's called a mitzvah.

[@Deano4322]

As a parent myself I was thinking exactly the same thing as you made your comment at 24:57 about seeing your children driven away and not being able to do anything about it , I simply cannot imagine the helplessness they must have felt , it’s one thing to fear for yourself but to fear for your children is a parents nightmare . Outstanding reaction video , I’ve subscribed 👍

[@WatchMeMovie]

Thanks for the subscription Deano! Yeah man as soon as I heard the parents scream my heart broke. I have had nightmares about this situation just in general before seeing this film and yeah it is just unthinkable. appreciate your input mate cheers

[@rickardroach9075]

2:31 "Por Una Cabeza" is a tango song written in 1935 which featured in Scent of a Woman (1992) and True Lies (1994), in addition to this 1993 masterpiece.

[@ferbluesy]

I'm a grown up man and I cried rivers of tears while watching this masterpiece. There's nothing wrong with showing your humanity mate. Keep up with your great reactions.

[@Kasino80]

The single tear running down Itzhak Stern's face when he says "I think I better have it now" is so powerful.

[@derbrandmeister4660]

I can't understand how people seem to forget about this more and more. It's our duty to never forget ... Btw, this is the only movie I fear to watch because it always hits so hard. Most of the time, I can't watch it. Saw it 3 times .... god knows when again ...

[@juvandy]

I agree. I grew up near Charlottesville, Virginia (USA), and a few years ago when people marched in its streets shouting "Jews will not replace us" I was absolutely horrified. How have so many forgotten (or worse, learned to agree) with this part of humanity's worst history? I just cannot understand, nor do I want to.

[@kevinmacnamara7000]

I'm not exaggerating by saying that I literally sobbed in the cinema when I first saw this. And yes it is indeed perfection and in my opinion an unsurpassed masterpiece. When I watched it with my teenage son and he started looking at his phone during it I got so cross I told him to move out of the house.

[@MontagZoso]

This film came out in theaters 27 years ago before smart phones. Did you see it with your son just recently at a re-release?

[@kevinmacnamara7000]

@@MontagZoso not a rerelease, just a DVD. And many years after it was first released.

[@seaneendelong8065]

I am honestly appalled at you- do you not realize that if your teen son could not understand the impact or meaning of this film then YOU failed at teaching him many basic aspects of humanity and society and even recent history during alllll the years previous to showing him this DVD. Like you thought he would have your exposures and life experiences AND know all about the complex socio political issues so long before his schooling or more adult awareness could. Be ashamed. Then go find your son and grovel. Tell him YOU failed, and then blamed him for it. Then, if he is even speaking to you, try to carefully and nicely fill in the blanks by sharing what you experienced abd were taught.

[@altaclipper]

​@MontagZoso She didn't say they were in a theater, did she?

[@flemminglinnebjergrasmusse4338]

Schindlers List and Jurassic Park were released in cinemas the same year. Steven Spielberg is just an absolutely unreal talent.

[@NarnianLady]

I saw both..! good grief. I cannot imagine him working on both films..

[@derrickowen8162]

Both films were composed by John Williams as well. The two films and soundtracks were completely different which goes to show the versatility and brilliance of both Spielberg and Williams.

[@Kasino80]

He was working on both at the same time. He almost had a metal breakdown because of it.

[@Fayefaye90]

This movie breaks my entire being. I really liked your commentary during the movie and pointing out how beautifully everything was shot even the horror in it. "Humans are just repulsive" indeed they are! Also dont apologize for having a real emotion to past horrors. That just shows us you are a very kind human being.

[@lynnie6633]

A beautiful, brutal movie, Steven Spielberg finally won an Oscar for this. The acting was superb, Ralph Fiennes brought Amon Geoth to life so well. His portrayal of Goeth was much scarier than Lord Voldemort, and he is scary af!!

[@hallowedsilence]

Fun fact the pearlman couple who schindler moves over to his factory is the parents of the violinist who plays the theme music for this film.

[@johannesvalterdivizzini1523]

Yes! Itzhak Perlman is possibly the most famous violinist of our time.

[@symondo5883]

Check out the pianist too...wonderful story and the director was a survivor of the holocaust himself!

[@WatchMeMovie]

Thanks Sy, it is coming in the future as it has been requested a lot

[@rickardroach9075]

I was a bit apprehensive at first; how can one watch this film with a critical eye, focussing on just the lighting and such like? The answer is, you can't (which you proved). I appreciate your technical analysis but I appreciate more you showing your humanity. There's obviously more to this film's brilliance than just the way it was shot; there's the music, the acting, the story, and so on. It's a combination of parts that make this harrowing true tale an emotional rollercoaster that all must experience to reflect on our past mistakes. I'm glad you posted this. As Gandalf wisely said, "I will not say: do not weep; for not all tears are an evil."

[@WatchMeMovie]

Thanks a lot for your input Rickard, yeah I tried to keep up the analysis as long as possible, but it just wasn't. It is an essential film. Cheers mate

[@zegh8578]

"Saving one life, saves the world entire" juxtaposed to the gold pin - "One more... !" - the realization that in just that one more person missing from the assembly, that one life not present with the rest of the survivors, is an entire world gone from us.

[@Ashley-D123]

I remember watching it as a teen and sobbing. Loved how you admired the film making. Wish a guy would look at me the way you looked at the lighting 💡 😅

[@WatchMeMovie]

It definitely is a heart wrencher, but yeah I was in love with every shot before I got to the point of emotional collapse lol, cheers for the comment

[@steveacfield6131]

When I watched this in the theatre there were a few survivors who came on stage and told their story. Those who were part of the movie also claimed it was even worse than what is depicted. When the movie was over, there was a good five minutes of complete silence. Even when people left, it was respectful and quiet. In my top five and possibly the greatest movie ever made.

[@aichanbainsidhe33]

Look, if there's one thing NOT to apologize for, it's being human and having empathy in the face of something like this. Thank you for your honest emotion; that's always going to be more important than technical appreciation, although I understand the need for separation (I worked a long time in nursing, so it's always important to draw that line so you can do the work).

[@WatchMeMovie]

Thank you for the comment, yeah i tried to remain 'clinical' about the filmmaking but had to give in. Appreciate you taking the time to comment

[@axelusul]

Always the little girl in red tottering about in the midst of these monsters. Then her inevitable fate, feeling you wish you could have helped her but are powerless.

[@bethnorman8898]

I watched this film at the cinema, with my A Level history class when it was first released. It had a huge impact on me. I didn't think I'd ever watch it again. Instead here I am watching someone else watch it. I really enjoy your reactions. Keep up the good work!

[@WatchMeMovie]

I can imagine seeing it at the cinema was especially powerful. Thanks for watching with me, appreciate you taking the time to comment

[@shainewhite2781]

Winner of 7 Oscars including Best Picture. I watched this film 12 times and I cry when I see the ending.

[@Athraxes]

If I had to pick one movie that every person on the planet had to watch... it would be this one.

[@trynottolaugh6284]

I read somewhere a long time ago that in real life Schindler had actually took Amon Goeth pistols and bent the firing pins in them and that is what saved Rabbi Lewertow from being shot after Goeth was angry at the small pile of hinges.

[@Knight_of_NI]

I lost family at Auschwitz and this movie crushes me every time. I’m so glad you took the time to watch this because our memories will help ensure this never happens again. Those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it.

[@sspdirect02]

35:01 This scene still gets me every time. Too me it’s almost Christ like. In Christian theology, Christ’s sacrifice on the cross was so that he could be the lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. It illustrates how far is someone willing to go to save one soul from hell. Schindler sacrificed his fortune, his reputation, his character and was ultimately left penniless by the end. His business after the war all failed, his country looked upon him as a traitor. The only byproduct of his deeds during this time period was that 1,100 souls were able to live the rest of their lives and have offsprings and descendants. A true hero doesn’t boast about the lives he saved, he laments about those he failed to save.

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

His Juden looked after him, always. They were scattered about all over the world but wherever he went, someone was there. They never forgot what he did. The visual beauty of the film and the horror within it are a stunning contrast. WORLD : Never forget; tomorrow it could be you.

[@trudywolfe2795]

You have a good heart. Your reaction was priceless. I enjoyed the movie right along with you. So sad and yet so beautifully done. Thank you.

[@WatchMeMovie]

Thank you very much for the comment Trudy, appreciate it

[@BlueShadow777]

“Por una cabeza” ... it’s a tango written in 1935 by by Carlos Gardel and Alfredo Le Pera (the former also performed this song).

[@ChrisMcNeese]

Great reaction and commentary. I appreciate the technical information, and hearing details about film making that I might not be aware of or that I may miss.

[@WatchMeMovie]

Thanks for taking the time to let me know Chris it makes all the difference, appreciate it

[@piotrjeske4599]

My grandmother ended up in the hospital, after seeing actors playing German soldiers in a column walking down the street she lived on.

[@wallflower630]

As I was growing up, the last of the Nazi criminals were being arrested and remnants from the holocaust were on the news all the time. I was fortunate to have read The Diary of Anne Frank in my 7th year of school and was intrigued to finding out more. I went and saw this movie when it was released and at the end, no one got up to leave. We all just sat there and processed what we had seen. I am not Jewish, but that little girl in red was me. I cannot get her face out of my head, especially when she is alone and backs under that bed. She is my personal Anne Frank, the one who made the Holocaust personal. I've been watching people react to this film all day and it is startling how many people do not understand what truly happened. This is recent history and already, people are forgetting. That is a shame, because people rarely change and if we forget we will repeat the past. This film is a gift IMO made with artistry and hope. Even though we see two truckloads of children leave the camp to die, we cling to the images of those who escaped to shield us from the reality that other parents lost their children that day. How Spielberg found that balance is a miracle. He shows us that we can cling to the hope while still accepting and acknowledging the terrible. Your reaction was quiet, insightful, and honest. I'm grateful to end this day of reaction vids with you. :) Good luck and God Bless.

[@ginaheller333]

I feel the same about Ralph Fiennes! I love him, but I was repulsed by him in this performance. No apologies needed for showing emotion...this movie shows the whole gambit of what humans are capable of, both good and bad.

[@WatchMeMovie]

Totally agree, thanks Gina!

[@lokisabriel]

Fiennes actually had to tone his performance down because there were Holocaust survivors on set acting as advisors and he inadvertently gave some of them PTSD flashbacks. And that was already after Spielberg toned Amon Goth down, because the real deal was such a horrible excuse for a human being that he thought critics wouldn't believe a man that evil existed. As repulsive as Goth is in this movie he was much, much worse in real life.

[@liv6771]

Such a thoughtful, measured response. Find anything like this a bit painful to watch normally, but every one of your comments was insightful and so genuine - you’re a joy to listen to and learn from. Off to binge your content, thank u for sharing :)

[@michaelcastillo3231]

Beautifully done man. With dignity and respect.

[@WatchMeMovie]

appreciate it!

[@obake7349]

I watched this movie today for 3rd time in my life, and its very hard to see it without crying everytime. I really enjoyed your reaction. Emotions makes us human 🖤

[@cyberwolf_1013]

Your view is so interesting. To hear from an insider who can appreciate good camera shots and director actions is a unique POV. I'm glad to see that the emotions still rang true despite the initial technical focus.

[@usjets08]

Steven Spielberg wanted to make this movie. But Universal wanted a commercial movie from him first. So he made Jurassic Park first. Then left before filming on Jurassic Park was finished to get a jump on Schindlers List. So he basically over saw the post production on Jurassic while filming this movie at the same time. That's unimaginable having that kind of mind set to finish two polar opposite movies like that.

[@katerineella274]

I saw this film in a cinema in Munich. An old man sat in the seat next to me and cried the whole time. I can only imagine what was going on in his mind.

[@deedeestardust2535]

Robin Williams used to cheer up Spielberg after a day of filming... I had to watch Mrs. Doubtfire after this because I couldn’t stop crying 😭 I wonder if you have watched “Train to Busan” an amazing film from Korea or “Pan’s Labyrinth” directed by Guillermo del Toro. Loving your channel! 😃👍🏼

[@WatchMeMovie]

I can imagine this was such a toll on Spielberg. I have seen Train to Busan and that end scene is one I can barely watch with a dry eye. I love Pans Labyrinth aswell , good choices, and thank you!

[@sirjohnmara]

I'm not surprised that you focused on lighting and cinematography in the beginning, I did the same when I saw it at the cinema in London as a 21 year old art director student. The film gets your attention by artistic beauty at the start, to then involved you in the story more and more as it progresses, it's smart - other movies about this horror in history - don't invite and capture you into the movie as this does.

[@pacificoduck]

Ahh man. One of the best movies reactors I’ve seen. I love not only your appreciation for the emotions of the story but also the cinematography aspects. It really makes us viewers look at film differently so thank you for that.

[@WatchMeMovie]

Thank you for the really kind comments! I appreciate viewers like yourself who let me know they're enjoying. makes all the difference

[@Peter-oh3hc]

Subscribed because of your reaction to this. Watching your past reactions. I enjoy what you say and also when you let the movie just carry you. Thanks, you help me understand why these movies move me so much

[@WatchMeMovie]

appreciate you letting me know Peter, thank you!

[@sspdirect02]

13:14 This is my favorite shot in the whole movie because all of our focus is on the girl in the red coat and then she disappears out of view and our focus then shifts to the men who are being killed.

[@ginsteryt]

I have watched about a million reaction videos to Schindler's List and yours is something truly special. Quiet, considered, intelligent, compassionate... Instant subscribe.

[@WatchMeMovie]

thank you! appreciate the lovely comment

[@neponepo8349]

This is my favourite movie reaction of all the reactions I've seen (and I've seen many). It shows you know what you're talking about. I also really enjoyed your calmness. Subscribed!

[@WatchMeMovie]

Hey thanks for the kind comment and the subscription! really appreciate you letting me know

[@angelab904]

Its refreshing to see a man show his emotions. This is a film i believe everyone should see atleast once..

[@acea44]

Thank you for your candid movie reaction. You seem like a beautiful soul and I cried with you. Shalom.

[@moviebliss3893]

This is probably one of the few movies to completely take you into it's story so fully. Just as you experienced, noticing all of the amazing technical work and acting and storytelling starts to fade away without you even realizing it. At the end of it you then notice that you had forgotten all about it and want to watch in again immediately and at the same time never again.

[@WatchMeMovie]

This is such a true comment...when I was editing this I was trying to pinpoint the time where my focus shifted. I think it was the scene of the girl under the light telling Schindler how she got beaten for throwing away the bones.

[@kristin1533]

The beautiful score by John Williams made me cry all the more throughout this movie.

[@katrinaericson4248]

Watching this reaction made me feel as if I had never seen it. I have watched it maybe 20 times. Thanks for showing your true emotions.

[@WatchMeMovie]

Thank you for watching and letting me know

[@MayaO25]

I loved you're reaction and view of how it was shot and all. Thank you!

[@veronikahk1826]

not FUN fact but the daughter of Amon Goeth went see the movie after finally finding out what a psycho her father was but she ran out of the cinema because she couldnt believe it... i cant blame her.. living with the burden that your father was a mass murderer is another level mental challenge

[@brennalee8709]

I've never heard that particular fact, thank you for sharing.

[@loupgarou95]

His granddaughter is mixed race. She wrote a book called "My Grandfather Would Have Shot Me" about how she struggled to come to terms with her identity and with his.

[@veronikahk1826]

@@brennalee8709 hello she spoke about it as one of 'Hitler's Children's..

[@J4ME5_]

I have been enjoying your videos man.. one of the best movies of all time.. that you will only watch one time. He did not want this movie to look beautiful.. he wanted it to look real.

[@WatchMeMovie]

Thanks and I'm glad you have. It truly is one of the best I've ever seen and he somehow managed both

[@RR64434]

I love your reactions mate... they are truly genuine and engaging. Maybe because I watch movies the same way. Cheers

[@WatchMeMovie]

Thank you Reuben mate, appreciate you letting me know

[@colinm8200]

Yeaaaa when i saw you were going to watch this, i was like "Get ready for tears dude".

[@WatchMeMovie]

ah hit me like a brick wall mate

[@spacelasertech8359]

It's great that you commented from a filmmaker's point of view. This is my favorite movie becauseit'sa general masterpiece, but one of the standout moments from my first viewing was the lighting when the camera first focuses on Schindler's face--around 2:55 in this video. And God, do I have a hard time finding people who understand why a detail like that would get me excited about a movie.

[@leeannmcdermott8313]

Another one of Steven Spielberg’s masterpiece is “The Color Purple”. Another one you would appreciate. Amazing film!

[@wolfe6220]

Spielberg went back to college to get his degree. The film he submitted to graduate was Schindler's List.

[@SumiOccult]

I cry like a child, everytime I see this movie.

[@tammyphxaz]

i like that the film moved you emotionally and equally like that you did indeed let them emotions show,,thats the whole reason i watch these reactions,,,,,,,,,,

[@deadweight6090]

Schindlers list and forest gump i have watched over 20 times...Maybe more.

[@hpaerion]

sophisticated and intelligent review to such an important movie. cool & nice guy. no more words. Thank you so much. greetings from germany. one of my few subscribes on youtube in 12 years

[@WatchMeMovie]

Very much appreciated Peter! welcome

[@paulcroxton6047]

This should be shown to kids in their final year

[@jean6370]

I don’t watch too often because the beautiful theme gets me every time and want it at my own funeral….so beautiful

[@alexsachse]

I’m glad I came across this video. Last time I saw this movie in full was some 20 years ago, and it was a masterpiece. Interesting to see that the reactions of the viewer are the exact same ones I have when I watch the movie now. At this time, I have two DVD copies of the movie I bought on Amazon some years back for my children to see. Both are still wrapped in plastic. I keep on pushing the day when we all watch the movie together because my kids have never once seen a tear rolling from my eye. Now that they are in teenage years though, I will have to overcome this though because out of all movies ever made, this one is the one that they absolutely must see to understand history.

[@Hoigwai]

A masterwork of artistry, acting, and horror. I have watched this two times since its release because I can't watch it more often.

[@twainjones]

To me, the little girl in red stands out because she marks the change in Schindler's mind from wanting to profiteer from the war, to just wanting to help the people

[@cuteandfluffypikachu3405]

I’m so pleased speilburg made this when he did otherwise it would of been ruined by CGI this is an amazing film ❤️❤️❤️

[@isabeljimenez6067]

One of the best reactions I've seen to this film. Thank you. New subscriber here. Can't wait to see what else you've got. 💜

[@WatchMeMovie]

Thanks a lot for the subscription Isabel, hope you like the others

[@alliel9970]

Please don't apologize for your reaction, I think this was really the only appropriate way to react to a film like this. I cringed a bit at the beginning when you said you love the song- i do as well but forever now it reminds me of this movie, and makes my heart ache when I hear it. Such an important movie historically but was still great to hear your reaction on the technical side too.

[@WatchMeMovie]

Thanks Allie, ah I can imagine that music feeling different the next time I hear it now yeah. Thanks for the comment, appreciate it

[@robertdesantis5272]

Thank you for your wonderful reaction video and accompanying commentary. Excellent!

[@anukoo87]

Do not apologize for having normal human emotions, that is the greatest gift you can have. To have compassion is the most important thing. I don´t know who you are but you seem like a nice person, thank you for this video, greetings from Finland!

[@mediaman9503]

Too hard ha? I cried with u after many years again... what a masterpiece!

[@AFKeveryday]

your cinematic input really helps your reactions.. thanks for another great choice

[@porflepopnecker4376]

Great reaction. The film demands to be analyzed and admired for its technical and artistic brilliance and yet that only adds to its massive emotional impact, making it, for the serious film lover, an extremely involving experience in every respect.

[@WatchMeMovie]

Thank you and yeah it is impossible not to feel this even when trying to stay focused on the workings of it. Appreciate you commenting as usual

[@alyasuramza]

Among all of the gruesome scenes, the one where the women were forced into the disinfectant room and they were there waiting in the sudden darkness, and Danka's mom was literally shaking in horror, this one really broke me apart badly. But still second to that "I could've gotten more" scene tho.

[@shawnablakely5817]

I was a sophomore in high school and saw this in the movie theater. It was so powerful then and still continues to be

[@jimmyt9345]

I think your reaction was great. Absolutely no reason to apologize for anything. I also enjoyed your other Spielberg film reaction ( Saving Private Ryan ) and I commented there and became a subscriber. This is a film that is impossible for me to watch without getting deeply emotional. Like you, I love Ralph Fiennes as an actor, but also like you hate him here. A great testament to his skill as an actor. And the scene at the end where Schindler breaks down and feels he could have saved more people I think would make me cry if I saw it 1,000 times. Then to think there are actually those that say and believe the Holocaust never happened is almost as unimaginable as the Holocaust itself. Best to you, my friend, and I look forward to another reaction.

[@WatchMeMovie]

Thanks for subscribing Jimmy and commenting to let me know, yeah it was so weird to hate him so much during this film and then end up just admiring his talent even more afterward. And believe me there is still a lot of people saying this, I have found out after going through comments today...but they are hidden from everyone but themselves on here, typing obscenities into the abyss , where they should be Thank you mate

[@justafanmiller7486]

The meaning of The little girl in the red coat (to me): The first time he sees her as he overlooks the chaos in town signifies when Oskar becomes slightly AWARE of their plight /acknowledging it . The last time he sees her dead on the cart he KNOWS the hopelessness of their situation & makes a conscious decision to risk everything to do something to help them. Thats the way I see it anyway.

[@brennalee8709]

I think it's open to many interpretations, your's being a good one. I think it can also represent beauty and innocence in times of horror, maybe even hope(which of course is dashed when you see her fate. ). All the different theories run through my head at once.

[@celinhabr1]

A brilliant and must seen picture. Don't avoid yoru emotions, it just shows you are beautiful person, that you can be touched by that.

[@WatchMeMovie]

It is such a masterpiece, and thanks it is not something I am used to