The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

I acquired two tickets to an advance screening of "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas". I had heard nothing about the film and never saw a preview. Looking at the flyer, I had reason to believe it would NOT be as horrifying as it was. "A timeless story of innocence lost and humanity found" the flyer says. WHAT?????

Unless you are a die hard Nazi history buff, you'll probably want to stay away from this movie. Here is a brief synopisis. If you plan on seeing it, don't read any further.

Set in Berlin, 1940s, Bruno is an eight year old kid, whose father is a Nazi. They move not far from a camp or "farm" as young Bruno believes. He meets a kid his age who lives on the other side of the fence in the "farm". he tells Bruno he hasn't seen his father in three days. Bruno wants to help him find his father. He digs a hole under the barbed wire fence, puts on a pair of the "striped pajamas" and becomes part of the "farm". I think we all know what happens in these "farms". This definitely makes one think about what else could have happened surrounding these camps. Absolutely horrifying! The end is haunting. Yick.

http://www.boyinthestripedpajamas.com/

BTW: Was I there at 7:00 to make sure I'd get a seat? Yes. Was there a line already forming to get in to see the midnight showing of "Twilight"? Ohhh yes there was. Unbelievable...