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"The power of the story and the performances is indisputable." -- Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE
"John Boyne's almost unfilmable novel about a young German kid's-eye view of the Holocaust gets a solid, ultimately powerful translation to the bigscreen in Brit helmer Mark Herman's 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas'... Herman's script wisely doesn't try to replicate the book's tricks or its prose style. Instead, it cuts back much of the book's dialogue -- especially in the scenes where Bruno befriends a young Jewish inmate -- in favor of building a child's-eye view of the world. It's also blessed by a marvelous performance by 11-year-old, London-born Asa Butterfield, in his first major role, who perfectly evokes the main character's naivete without ever becoming cute." -- Derek Elley, VARIETY
"Deeply affecting. A powerful drama. Splendid performances by David Thewlis and Vera Farmiga." -- Ray Bennett, THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
"A rare treasure. Thought-provoking, inspiring and captivating. It's truly moving. A compelling, unforgettable and courageous film." -- Amy Grant
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