The Devil's Arithmetic

Dès le mot d’introduction de Dustin Hoffman, la couleur hautement artistique était annoncée ! Ça faisait longtemps que je n’avais pas vu de long-métrage sur la Deuxième Guerre mondiale. The Devil's Arithmetic est présenté sous un jour intéressant et met en garde contre l’oubli des terreurs de l’Histoire qu'on ne devrait pas oublier. J’ai juste une réserve pour Kirsten Dunst que j’y trouve peu sympathique ; Brittany Murphy fait nettement mieux. (08/09/2008)

The Devil's Arithmetic from Showtime is an adaptation of a children's book addressing the Holocaust. The author, Jane Yolen, herself a Jew, first established herself as a children's book writer before gaining the courage to tackle such a personal topic. The Devil's Arithmetic was nominated for a Nebula award in 1988 and won the National Jewish Book Award. Similarly, a decade later, the film succeeded, with its message being clear to everyone. It is a typical television movie suitable for history lessons and I wouldn't really have any other expectations for it. The goal is to engage teenagers, to deliver an important story to them in a way that captivates them emotionally and doesn't leave them indifferent. Additionally, Kirsten Dunst and Brittany Murphy are excellent in their roles. (23/02/2023)