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Defiance, 2008

Starring: Daniel Craig, Liev Schreiber

Directed by: Edward Zwick

Written by: Clayton Frohman

Language: English, German, Russian

Country: USA

Runtime: 137 min

MPAA Rating: R

Rating:7.2

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Defiance can be described as captivating, emotional, and sincere. The plot revolves around a conspiracy against humanity, rebellion, and being on the run. The main genres are drama, war, and period. In terms of style, Defiance is epic. In approach, it is serious and realistic. It is set, at least in part, in the woods. Defiance is located in Poland. It takes place in the 20th century. It is originally a true story and based on a book.

Summary of Defiance

In 1941, Nazi soldiers are slaughtering Eastern European Jews by the thousands. Three brothers, Tuvia (Daniel Craig), Zus (Liev Schreiber) and Asael (Jamie Bell), manage to escape and take refuge in the forest where they played in childhood. Seeking a way to avenge the deaths of their loved ones, the brothers turn their daily struggle for survival into a battle against the Nazis. As news of their exploits spreads, others join the fray, willing to risk their lives for even brief freedom.

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Language:	English, German, Russian
Country:	USA
Release date:	31 December 2008
Runtime:	137 min

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Daniel Craig

as Tuvia Bielski

Liev Schreiber

as Zus Bielski

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Washington Post

It's impossible to watch Defiance without experiencing a vicarious thrill of resistance and revenge. Full Review

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by: Ann Hornaday

Time

Defiance says that it took grit, desperation and courage under fire to say, "Not this time," and fire back. Beyond that, it's a pretty good movie -- a bold, uneasy mix of romance, political debate and vigorous action. Full Review

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by: Richard Corliss

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half truths

Biased view of the events of the area, slanted in the favour of those who have interpreted the events from their religious perspective. In terms of entertainment - good, in terms of truth that forms the basis of people's undertanding of the events -... Read and rate it

03.April.2010
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by: weetbix
weetbix rated this movie4/10Disappointing

Defiance

pretty good movie. only thing that bothered me is talking in english with russian accents, they should have either had the movie all in russian with subtitles or not bothered with the accent instead of going back and forth. overall though i... Read and rate it

04.November.2009
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by: Shawn
Shawn rated this movie7/10Good

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