Originally Posted by
JamesWales
So I guess that's a personal opinion. I don't think anyone doubts it's an extraordinary film, but it's also one of the first novels I read and so no the film was all the more powerful for that.
I also love epics, I love the sweeping cinematography and also emphasis on the little things; the view over Krakow and the candle being lit for example.
I like the historocal accuracy and the choice of black and white. I also think the subject matter counts. It's so powerful in that respect.
It's also not without humour, it flows well, I just think it's extraordinary