Stevecorp Don't listen to the negative reviews

Cissy Évelyne It really made me laugh, but for some moments I was tearing up because I could relate so much.

Raymond Sierra The film may be flawed, but its message is not.

Billy Ollie Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

museumofdave Certain significant subjects have been covered in cinema so often, and with brilliant results that one wonders if still another is needed. The Holocaust and the Nazi menace have certainly inspired numerous fine films, with Schindler's List and The Pianist and The Tin Drum and scores of others covering the subject exhaustively. Why then another? Perhaps we can never be reminded too often to look at humanity's recent history, and perhaps because the subject of civilized man treating his equals in such subhuman ways can , in careful hands, perhaps impart still another needed reminder. And sometimes a repeated story has subtleties not covered heretofore. Divided We Fall is a story similar to that of Anne Frank's, and the idea of community is examined with quirky humor under great stress, and the concept of friendship is questioned in a way that may make you examine your own ideas.This is a thoughtful film with many surprises in store, and an ending that does not disappoint; because you probably will not will not recognize most of the performers, there is a feeling of truth in character that pervades this often-tense, sometimes oddly funny study of a society assaulted.

mph10 I normally have a hard time watching sub-titled films. This was an easy, likable watch. No, it obviously wasn't a 50 million dollar Hollwood epic, but it told a personal story involving a few people, and done very nicely. The story was moving, not knowing what was going to happen next. The period costumes seemed very accurate. I enjoyed it. I wasn't going to say much more, but since 10 lines is required, I will add that anyone who says things like "oh why did I waste my time watching this movie," or "what a waste of 2 hours of my life," or "what a boring movie," needs psychological help. And let me add, that I read these reader reviews, partly to decide whether or not I want to watch a movie; and I actually like them to be short and concise. Pete

Gordon-11 This film is so touching!This film does not try to depict war on a massive scale like' The Pianist', but on an individual level like 'Life Is Beautiful'. The storyline is simple, and yet effective. People do extreme things to survive, and this is portrayed effectively in this film. There is no history lesson here, no boring details, just plain portrayal of civilians' lives. Although 'Life Is Beautiful' remains THE most beautiful film ever made, and my all time favorite film, this film is truly touching and inspiring.

Swangirl "Divided We Fall" (as it is called here in the U.S.) is an awesome look at a Czech village during the time of World War II. It's not your typical Holocaust film, despite the fact that it is realistic about the fears and horrors. There is humor and irony aplenty.Josef and Maria are a typical Czech couple longing for a child. Through early clips, we see that Josef worked for the a well-to-do Jewish family who falls on hard times. Although Josef and Maria help their friends as best they can, the family is sent to Thereisenstadt, not knowing it is certain death. Josef is rather lazy, world-weary man with a cryptic sense of humor. Maria, blonde and beautiful, prays she will become pregnant. Their world is turned upside down when David, a young man from the previously mentioned family, escapes from prison and makes his way back. The couple decides to hide him in their home.While I must confess that this film was a tad lengthy, the story was worthwhile in many ways. It never totally pegs one character completely. They're all quite multi-dimensional. Horst, a friend with Nazi ties, acts like a jerk on the make for Maria most of the time. But in the end, he's not quite the villain he seems. Josef, meanwhile, must juggle hiding a Jew while appearing loyal to the Reich. His neighbors don't understand. He's afraid of what will happen if David leaves and what will happen if he stays.All in all, this story heaves an emotional hammer on views. You can feel the fear, the uncertainty, the anger and frustration in the characters. You know that at any moment, David could be discovered. That the facade could be destroyed in a heartbeat. Nobody is a total saint and nobody is a total martyr. They are human beings with human feelings and fears during a terrible time. I think that's what makes this movie so incredibly moving for me. I'll never forget it.