No holocaust film can match the sheer artistry of Steven Spielberg’s 1993 instant classic, “Schindler’s List,” in my opinion. “One Life,” however, starring Anthony Hopkins, comes close. While equaling “Schindler” in terms of a potent story, it can’t match Spielberg’s painterly eye, virtuoso use of black-and-white, and mastery of the entire storytelling toolbox, from high comedy to deepest tragedy. But make no mistake—the story of Nicholas Winton stands on its own.
‘One Life’: Not ‘Schindler’s List,’ But Mighty Close
“One Life” tells the story of how one British man saved 669 Jewish children from Prague to London before the Nazi could exterminate them. Very powerful.
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
Mark Jackson is the chief film critic for The Epoch Times, and a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. He earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by a classical theater conservatory training, and has 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is cited in the book "How to be a Film Critic in Five Easy Lessons" by Christopher K. Brooks. In addition to film, he enjoys Harley-Davidsons, martial arts, rock-climbing, qigong, and human rights activism.
