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Three bothers live in the woods to avoid the Nazis, after their family has been killed. At first it is all they can do to stay alive. But gradually, as whispers of their daring spreads, they begin to attract others – men and women, young and old – willing to risk everything for the sake of even a moment’s freedom. They avenge the deaths of their loved ones by saving thousands of others.
Drama War - Despite the action-oriented trailers and marketing campaign, this is
more of a straight dramatic piece with some moments of war
action. James Bond fans may be disappointed though Daniel Craig is
definitely the main attraction here.
PROFANITY: 8 F-words, 14 S-words, a few others. SEX/NUDITY: Brief non-sexual nudity. VIOLENCE: Shootings, beatings. DRUGS/ALCOHOL: Alcohol and tobacco. ACTION: Some war combat. COMEDY: None
Berardinelli, Internet CriticFull Review Good The battle scenes are well choreographed and contain enough uncertainty to make them genuinely exciting,...
Roger EbertFull Review Above Average The story of 'Defiance' has all the makings of a deep emotional experience, but I found myself oddly detached.
NewsdayFull Review Good Though pulled in too many directions, "Defiance" tells an extraordinary tale in an entertaining way.
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GREAT REVIEWS! Everyone would recommend “Defiance” to their friends. Only a small percentage rated it as low as “Good/Average.” Very Highly Recommended!
Based on an extraordinary true story, DEFIANCE is an epic tale of family, honor, vengeance and salvation in World War II. The year is 1941 and the Jews of Eastern Europe are being massacred by the thousands. Managing to escape certain death, three brothers take refuge in the dense surrounding woods they have known since childhood. There they begin their desperate battle against the Nazis.
The brothers turn a primitive struggle to survive into something far more consequential – a way to avenge the deaths of their loved ones by saving thousands of others.
At first it is all they can do to stay alive. But gradually, as whispers of their daring spreads, they begin to attract others – men and women, young and old – willing to risk everything for the sake of even a moment’s freedom. Tuvia (CRAIG) is a reluctant leader and his decisions are challenged by his brother, Zus (SCHREIBER) who worries that Tuvia’s idealistic plans will doom them all. Asael (BELL) is the youngest – caught between his brothers’ fierce rivalry. As a brutal winter descends, they work to create a community, and to keep faith alive when all humanity appeared to be lost.
