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3.0 out of 5 stars Lacklustre but not terrible, July 7 2009

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I'm doing a review of this movie mainly because I felt that the one-star rating given to the regular DVD version is pretty cruel. If you look at the Rotten Tomatoes film rating site, Defiance gets about a 56% rating over there, and I think that's fairly accurate.

The problem with Defiance is that there isn't really any story, or at least any story arc. All these people go into hiding in the forest, they have very minimal adventures there, and at the end... at the climax after the big battle scene... they're still hiding in the forest. There's no "escape from alcatraz" moment when everything comes to a head... although I guess the final battle scene was meant to be that type of moment (if so it doesn't work).

So Craig and Schreiber are fine in the lead roles, but despite the intended tension and rivalry between their characters, their relationship seems kind of flat as well.

All in all... this movie is weak, but it isn't as terrible as the one star rating mentioned above.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A superb historical movie!, Dec 24 2011

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What a pleasure to see such great acting in a supreb movie devoid of lasers and aliens. This film graps the incredible strugle Russian Jews went through during the NAZI invasion in such a way as to appeal to any audience. All will enjoy this great movie!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Defiance - Showcase for Blu Ray Quality, Oct 17 2010

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This review is from: Defiance & Enemy at the Gates [Blu-ray] (Blu-ray)

I received my Blu Rays each in seperate cases and both cellophaned together (no slipcase). These are both great movies and being offered on value for price. These 2 are also great examples of blu ray quality.....especially Defiance! it couldnt have been better. Defiance actually is the first blu ray I have seen with a wow factor for resolution and color.

I love Enemy at the Gates, however I am put off but the blatant English accents by many of its British actors, if theyre actors why couldnt they sound like Russians, to me this is a great flaw in its making otherwise a great movie. At least in Defiance they dont sound like they come from Putney Green and Brixton but eastern europe. So 'Enemy' gets deducted a star ie 4 stars for Enemy and 5 well earned top stars for defiance.

Oh, and you must watch the extras of Defiance after the movie, very informative and revealing as told by their children.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Dueling snipers and dueling brothers, Jun 10 2010

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This review is from: Defiance & Enemy at the Gates [Blu-ray] (Blu-ray)

This is an excellent value. Two good WW2 films on blu ray for $20 bucks! The packaging contains the original art work and they include the special features from the original dvds. The movies are in seperate cases, not a cheesy single case housing both films. Both movies benefit greatly from the blu ray treatment. If you have these movies already and thought of upgrading- this is your chance.

Enemy at the gates- I like this film for many reasons. First of all its a rare look at the eastern front. It would be great if the Russians would start making some good films about their WW2 heroics. But until that day, we will have to watch films like this and Stalingrad. I also like the battle of Stalingrad. Although this is a small part of the overall scope of the battle- these dueling snipers were a factor for moral and are a fascinating subject to learn about. The acting is very good in this film too. Ed Harris is always excellent and I think Jude Law, Joseph Fiennes and Rachel Weisz were great as well. The amount of work and detail with regards to the set and the city of Stalingrad was very well done. Even the fountain with the children and the aliigators is recreated for this movie. Great detail.

Defiance- Another subject that is rarley covered- partisans against the Nazis. These mini armies of freedom fighters were a major problem for the Germans as they advanced through newly conquered territories. That makes this subject an excellent choice for film. Daniel Craig and Liev Schreiber star as the famous Bielski brothers. There are some good action sequences here, but the film also centers on how these people made their lives work while being on the go so much. Living in the woods with a group of people adds tension and doubt. But everyone is resolute about defeating the nazis. This film also has some interesting special features.

I would rate Enemy At The Gates a 5 and Defiance a 4- but having both of these films on blu ray for $20 bucks is a 5 star deal.

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5.0 out of 5 stars both movies are good, but defiance is GREAT!!!, Aug 4 2010

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I liked Enemy at the Gates, but i bought this set for Defiance. Since seeing the previews I had wanted to see Defiance. Great actors in this movie, great story telling. Looks amazing on blu ray, and I would Highly reccommend all people to see this movie & remember those who lost their lives for what they believed.

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