MKey and Key Jr had no desire to see a Holocaust film, so I was happy that Shouweet agreed to come with me (ideal would have been everyone together). I had already read the phenomenal book - she hadn't.
Sarah's Key was great. It was very powerful. The acting was superb. No, it was not a fun movie, what Holocaust film is, but it left you thinking and will stay with you for long after you exit the theater. The book, however, was better. The movie did not flesh out the characters as thoroughly as the book did. Shouweet did not understand some of the character's motivations, which I was able to explain having read the book.
This is not a movie for the lighthearted, or if you are looking for some light feel good entertainment, but is well worth the time. Also you have to be adept at reading subtitles. Most, but not all, of the movie is in French. I wouldn't take young children. I would recommend this movie for a Holocaust study class.
Acting 9 keys out of 10
Graphic depiction of the Shoah 9 keys out of 10
Annoyance of jumping back and forth between current and the past - 7 annoyance keys out of 10
Comparison to book 6 keys out of 10
Overall 8.5 keys out of 10
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