Defiance

by Lorien Faulkner on January 25, 2009

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As some of you may know, I’ve been a videogame critic for a few years now.  Videogames and film are definitely two different beasts, but they do share one thing in common: producers of both love World War II.  So much so that I hear complaints every year about “another WW2 shooter” that’s on it’s way to store shelves.  The same can be said for Hollywood, who seem to have an affinity for the era as well.

Mind you, I’m grateful for the fact that both my grandfathers put their lives on the line for freedom.  I’m even more thankful for the sacrifice of those families that lost loved ones for the call of duty.  That said, I wasn’t excited about watching another (probably depressing) film based on that great war.

Conveniently for myself and you, Defiance is not just another rehash of the bullets and blood.  I would even venture to say that the film is unlike any other made before it, and that’s a good thing.  Never mind the fact that I think the starring character (a one Mr. Daniel Craig) is the hottest thing since nuclear power.  And yes, I’m allowed to say that as I’ve been happily married to my gorgeous wife for ten years. I may love him more than she does, at least in a tuxedo.

Defiance is the story of a group of Jewish brothers that have fled certain death at the hands of the Germans, only to immediately find themselves the sometimes unwilling leaders of a large group of similar refugees.  The story is less about Nazis (although they are avoided at all cost, for certain) and more about the impromptu community formed by a group of men, women, and children struggling for survival.  I enjoyed the film greatly, and if you are a fan of war movies you should enjoy the fresh perspective on a tired genre.

If you aren’t a fan of war movies, go see Defiance anyway for the sometimes half-naked Daniel Craig.  He’s so dreamy!

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18 Responses to “Defiance”

  1. Justen Parr on January 25th, 2009 11:38 am

    Half-naked Daniel Craig you say? Count me in. Having said that, really do want to go see this movie, and since it gets your thumbs up guess I’ll have to see it now

  2. Lorien Faulkner on January 25th, 2009 12:06 pm

    What I am, some type of movie critic? ;-)

  3. Brian Thornton on January 25th, 2009 6:26 pm

    I like Daniel Craig.

  4. Bill Bczhetzbdt on January 25th, 2009 6:54 pm

    Great Movie, quite an adventure

  5. Michael Childers on January 26th, 2009 6:21 am

    I saw this movie this weekend. It was great! I would recommend this movie to everyone. There are some scenes that are violent, but hey, its a freakin’ war movie!

  6. Vickie Mills Wilson on January 26th, 2009 12:44 pm

    This was a great movie. It is very action packed.

  7. Sarah Yancey Sorrell on January 28th, 2009 7:46 am

    It is a fabulous movie! Many of the shots are done in a way to imply violence or its in the background- so its not all in your face all the time. There are also some funny and really touching parts. Its a true story, which makes it even more intriguing. I highly recommend!

  8. Royce Cowley on January 28th, 2009 2:29 pm

    Good Movie – Acting was good, the story was good, it was very entertaining and worth the time.

  9. Joey Ross on January 30th, 2009 10:57 pm

    I can’t wait to see it.

  10. Robyn Moore on February 4th, 2009 9:55 am

    Movie that I would really like to see. I have always liked Daniel Craig’s work and the movie looks worthwhile.

  11. Sam Jones on February 4th, 2009 4:48 pm

    hey i don’t like it. it’s not my kind of movie….

  12. Daniel Lee on February 4th, 2009 6:38 pm

    it was a good movie.

  13. Elvus T. Sasseen on February 4th, 2009 6:52 pm

    Great movie.Daniel Craig can do more than just james bond movies.

  14. Adam Worth on February 5th, 2009 1:55 pm

    Daniel Craig: a solidly built blonde Welshman with ice blue eyes, and this is his second go around as a Jew (first being Spielberg’s Munich). I think everyone is attracted to Daniel Craig, and this should be used for mutual benefit on the world stage.

    Hear me out.

    Daniel Craig could bring peace to the Middle East.

    Discuss.

  15. Dana Harris on February 5th, 2009 7:50 pm

    loved it. great movie

  16. Sarah Yancey Sorrell on March 7th, 2009 12:43 pm

    saw it, loved it

  17. Toshya Williams on March 10th, 2009 2:24 pm

    I see this movie has gotten a lot of great reviews — I guess I better hurry up and catch it! Thanks guys!

  18. Pinche Pendejo on March 30th, 2009 5:05 pm

    It was a good movie! Can’t wait for Defiance II!