Normally movies do not affect or move me much in any way.  Really I can not think of one single movie that ever really has.  That is until, last night, when I watched this movie.

I watched the new movie The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas last night.  This was a very emotional movie with an almost unbelievable ending.  If you are unaware of the ending of this movie, it will be one that you would have never expected.  Unfortunately it shows the reality of the holocaust.

I encourage everyone to take time to watch this movie.  This is probably one of the best movies that could be shown in school on the issue also.  Unlike other movies, this movie has the ability to personalize it to you, make you feel guilty (even though you aren’t), and bring the reality of the issue into your life.

How could humanity be so cruel?  That is what I was asking myself.

In the end of the movie I was left with many mixed emotions.  I had a feeling of of sadness, guilt, a little joy for a little bit of revenge, but sadness for that revenge at the same time, and most of all I felt sickened.  Sickened by the fact that most of what the movie showed actually took place.  Although the main plot may have not been real, it easily could have happened (and we really have no way of knowing it didn’t).  It shows us that our bad deeds can come back to haunt us, and even affect us in ways we never could imagine.

Again, I urge you to watch the movie.  After watching it, you should also encourage others to do so also.