Based on an extraordinary true story, Defiance is a tale of family, honor, vengeance and salvation in World War II. The year is 1941 and the Jews of Eastern Europe are being massacred by the thousands. Managing to escape certain death, three brothers take refuge in the dense surrounding woods they have known since childhood. There they begin their desperate battle against the Nazis. Daniel Craig, Liev Schreiber and Jamie Bell star as brothers who turn a primitive struggle to survive into something far more consequential – a way to avenge the deaths of their loved ones by saving thousands of others. At first it is all they can do to stay alive. But gradually, as whispers of their daring spreads, they begin to attract others – men and women, young and old – willing to risk everything for the sake of even a moment's freedom. Tuvia (Craig) is a reluctant leader and his decisions are challenged by his brother, Zus (Schreiber) who worries that Tuvia's idealistic plans will doom them all. Asael (Bell) is the youngest – caught between his brothers' fierce rivalry. As a brutal winter descends, they work to create a community, and to keep faith alive when all humanity appeared to be lost.I really liked this movie. I kind of expected it to be long and dragged out but was pleasantly surprised. The sibling rivalry between Daniel Craig and Liev Schreiber was great and the overall context of the story really brings you in to the movie. The build up of the different philosophies between the two brothers and how they interweave at times was very well depicted. I think the best part of the movie was how they managed to turn the forest they were hiding in into one of the main characters.
I would strongly recommend that everyone check this movie out. Its not a must see by any means but is a high quality watch if you have the time.
