If I had to sum up this movie in one word, I think that word would have to be, Yikes. Now myself, I am a movie lover, and have seen many movies in my lifetime, but for some reason when I was watching this movie, I was sickened. I found myself debating, in my head, whether or not I should keep watching it. There we some parts where I was appalled. I"m never appalled! Thankfully in the end I was glad I watched this movie, but it was a challenge.
This movie did make me think a lot though. Is there one reason in my life that would keep me from death? Am I one of those people that is worthy to be saved? Well, I guess if you look at it that did happen to me, through Jesus. These are the thoughts that flew through my head as I watched and reflected on this movie, not to mention the guilt I had just being able to watch the movie and live in this free land. After a movie like that, I think those feelings are normal. Maybe a more important question is, since I do have this freedom and luxury, will I do anything to help or use my gifts and luxuries to help others in need? I would like to think that I would.
As I was watching this movie I was also asking myself, what does this have to do with listening? I really didn't have a clue until we talked about in class. I never picked up the connection about him having to use his listening skills to survive. He had to listen for people around him, vehicles coming to his building, and any other sounds that might help him escape his enemy. He had to use those listening skills so that he could survive, not so he could be attentive to someone who is trying to communicate with him, but to survive. I guess this shows how listening is more important than we make it out to be.
A side part about the movie that really upset me was the relationship between the Pianist and the Nazi officer towards the end. He was obviously a guy who had somewhat of a good heart, but in the end got put in a P.
