Geoffrey rush, emily watson and sophie nelisse star in this world war ii drama about a courageous young woman who steals books for others to read. The book thief if there can be such a thing as a sweet, reflective fable about death and the holocaust, the book thief is it. The book thief, world war ii tale with geoffrey rush. Watch the book thief trailers and video, including teasers, extended looks, exclusive clips, footage, sneak peeks, interviews, and more on moviefone. The book thief has its moments of brilliance, thanks in large part to an adept cast.
Questions and answers about regal entertainment group. Rent the book thief 20 starring geoffrey rush and emily watson on dvd and bluray. Based on the beloved international bestselling book, the book thief tells the story of an extraordinary, spirited young girl sent to live with a foster family in wwii germany. Soon liesel discovers that words and imagination provide an escape from the events unfolding around her family in this extraordinary film directed by brian. Following a book burning in the town square, she pulls a book out of the fire. Intrigued by the only book she brought with her, she begins collecting books as she finds them. Jan 09, 2014 the book thief is a lifeaffirming story of survival and of the resilience of the human spirit. Positioned as a prestige period picture complete with a brutal setting nazi germany, a literary metaphor, a doomed friend and a kindly foster parent geoffrey rush the book thief fails to come alive for any sustained amount of time.
The book thief trailer brings us the power of books in. Feb 18, 2020 the book thief, like the book on which its based, is narrated by death roger allam, who explains that he rarely cares about the stories of the living, with the exception of young liesel meminger sophie nelisse. While subjected to the horrors of world war ii germany, young liesel finds solace by stealing books and sharing them with others. See the trailer for the book theif released on the 28 february 2014 at selected cineworld cinemas. Rent the book thief 20 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. The book thief pg mild themes and violence while subjected to the horrors of wwii germany, young liesel finds solace by stealing books and sharing them with others. Find showtimes for new movies and movies coming soon. The book thief was directed by brian percival downton abbey, from a script by michael petroni the rite.
Regal offers the best cinematic experience in digital 2d, 3d, imax, 4dx. Amc and regal theatres, the two largest theatre chains in the country, are taking steps to make sure risks are minimal in regards to coronavirus covid19. R, language, some sexual content and violence wes andersons film retains his usual delightful whimsy but, set between the world wars in a fictional. Check out movies now playing at your nearest regal. This book has won many awards, including the ala best books for young adults, michael l. Under the watchful eye and caustic musings of death, a young girl named liesel embarks upon a journey marked by discovery, courage, friendship and the power to triumph over. Based on the beloved international bestselling book, the book thief tells the story of an extraordinary, spirited young girl sent to live with a foster. Himmel street shooting on the book thief began at studio babelsberg, in berlin, germany. If you like the book thief you might like similar movies labor day, the secret life of walter mitty, the fault in our stars, saving mr. Heres the official international trailer for the book thief, the fox 2000 film thats stealthily entering awards season. Regal hollywood cinemas gainesville movie tickets and. Current movie listings and showtimes for the book thief. The boy in the striped pajamas 2008, the pianist 2002, schindlers list 1993, life is beautiful 1997, hidden children 2004. Asked march 16, 2017 lazy staff members, consistently sacrificing my weekends, hour closings are getting more late why are there 10.
Shortly you will receive confirmation on your email. Meanwhile, max, a young jew who is a friend of the family, comes to the door to escape being captured by the nazis. While subjected to the horrors of wwii germany, young liesel finds solace by stealing books and sharing them with others. But the movie about a girl adopted by a german couple during world war ii. Nov 22, 20 the book thief, based on the novel by markus zusak, follows the story of adolescent book thief liesel meminger sophie nelisse during the time of nazi germany. Search for other movie theaters in fort wayne on the real yellow pages. Parents need to know that the book thief is a historical drama set in wwii germany based on the bestselling youngadult novel by australian author markus zusak. With sophie nelisse, geoffrey rush, emily watson, ben schnetzer. Director brian percival, who is probably best known for directing episodes of. Still, while percival captures intriguing juxtapositions from nazi germany ex. Showtimes and tickets for waynesboro, va 22980 moviefone.
Oct 24, 20 heres the official international trailer for the book thief, the fox 2000 film thats stealthily entering awards season. Regal announces closure of all theatre locations starting tuesday, march 17, 2020, as a precaution amid the current circumstances. Well refund your credit card or we can credit your fandango account to use for another movie. Geoffrey rush, emily watson and sophie nelisse star in this world war ii drama about a courageous young woman who steals books for.
All theatres will remain closed until further notice. The book thief fits into a very small category of books, books whose language pulls me back to reread over and over just to enjoy the beauty of the words, words carefully selected and creatively used, words that are used unexpectedly, and words that paint vivid mental images, engaging all of my senses, pulling at my heart strings. Why did you leave your job at regal entertainment group. Under the stairs in her home, a jewish refuge is being sheltered by her adoptive parents.
The book thief movie tv showtimes if no channel is shown there may be no upcoming episodes of movie. She learns to read with encouragement from her new family and max, a jewish refugee who they are hiding under the stairs. Based on the beloved bestselling book, the book thief is narrated by death and set in nazi germany a place and time when, as the narrator notes, he was extremely busy. Regal cinemas coldwater crossing 14 211 w washington center. Find showtimes and movie theaters near zip code 22980 or waynesboro, va. Regal cinemas joins amc, will no longer show universal pictures movies. Press conference interview with geoffrey rush and sophie. View the latest regal new town stadium 12 movie times, box office information, and purchase tickets online. Regal cinemas coldwater crossing 14 211 w washington. Search local showtimes and buy movie tickets before going to the theater on moviefone.
We know life happens, so if something comes up, you can return or exchange your tickets up until the posted showtime. Sunday, february 16 monday, february 17 tuesday, february 18 wednesday, february 19 thursday, february 20. Jan 09, 2018 paddington 2 opens january 12 in regal cinemas everywhere. About the book thief movie in select movie theaters starting 118. Showtimes and tickets for voorhees, nj 08043 moviefone. I really enjoyed the book thief which i found compelling throughout. After tragedy strikes her family, liesel is adopted by kindhearted workingclass painter hans hubermann geoffrey rush and his strict but loving wife rose emily watson. Liesel is a little princess whose foster father teaches her to read after her schoolmates taunt her for illiteracy. Sign up for eventful s the reel buzz newsletter to get upcoming movie theater information and movie times delivered right to your inbox. We look forward to serving you again as soon as possible. You may exchange or request a refund for your entire order, less the convenience fee, through fandango up until the posted showtime.
This is a devastatingly powerful book that bears several rereadings, and should become a staple of literature discussion groups for sophisticated teen and adult readers. Based on the beloved bestselling book, the book thief tells the inspirational story of a spirited and courageous young girl who transforms the lives of everyone around her when she is sent to live with a new family in world war ii germany. Under the stairs in her home, a jewish refugee is being sheltered by her adoptive parents. Feb 26, 2014 the big screen version of the bestselling novel the book thief is now in cinemas. Canberra change location the book thief is not currently showing at dendy canberra but you can watch it right now on dendy direct. Collect bonus rewards from our many partners, including amc, stubs, cinemark connections, regal crown club when you link accounts. There are many scenes of violence, from the way the nazis treat jews, to schoolyard fights, to recurring bomb threats. When it bowed at mill valley, my colleague pete hammond wrote it played to. Check out movie showtimes, find a location near you and buy movie tickets online. In the basement of her home, a jewish refugee is being protected by her adoptive parents. The book thief is a novel by markus zusak that was first published in 2005.
Brian percivals adaptation of markus zusaks global bestseller the book thief is, like mark hermans take on john boynes the boy in the striped pajamas, a film that unfolds from the german perspective during world war ii. There, the unit used sound stages, where production designer simon elliott the iron lady crafted the hubermanns house on the fictional himmel street. Narrated by death, the book thief is the story of liesel meminger, a nineyearold german girl who given up by her mother to live with hans and rosa hubermann in the small town of molching in 1939, shortly before world war ii. See a complete list of the characters in the book thief and indepth analyses of liesel meminger, max vandenburg, hans hubermann, and rudy. Check out what geoffrey rush and sophie nelisse had to say about their new film, the book thief. The book thief 20 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Based on the beloved international bestselling book, the book thief tells the story of liesel, an extraordinary and courageous young girl sent to live with a foster family in world war ii germany. The book thief on australian free to air tv in your area in the next 7 days or you may have disabled the corresponding channel in your icetv account. It is a warm hearted,emotional film with fantastic acting by all the cast,likeable characters and a great storyline. The book thief where to watch streaming and online flicks. Regal correspondent matthew hoffman sits down with hugh grant and hugh bonneville of the upcoming film, paddington 2, to talk about their. Nov 14, 20 the book thief has its moments of brilliance, thanks in large part to an adept cast.
Find showtimes and movie theaters near zip code 08043 or voorhees, nj. The book thief the book thief showtimes movie listings. Nov 08, 20 collect bonus rewards from our many partners, including amc, stubs, cinemark connections, regal crown club when you link accounts. It tells the tale of a young german girl living in nazi germany who goes to live with new foster parents as the outbreak of world war two approaches. Read a plot overview of the entire book or a chapter by chapter summary and analysis. Youll have to complete your refund and exchange before the posted showtime indicated on your ticket. The book thief, like the book on which its based, is narrated by death roger allam, who explains that he rarely cares about the stories of the living, with the exception of young liesel meminger sophie nelisse. Printz honor book, and the school library journal and publishers weekly best childrens book of the. The book thief is from the same producers as the twi light saga, percy jackson and the lightning thief, alvin and the chipmunks and the devil wears prada. But the movie about a girl adopted by a german couple during world war ii also crystallizes the perils of.
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