Fans are comparing a new war film to the classic Schindler's List, calling it 'absolutely flawless' and a real tear-jerker. The movie, now available on BBC iPlayer, boasts an impressive 91% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
A Moving True Story
One Life is a 2023 biographical war drama directed by James Hawes. It tells the true story of British humanitarian Nicholas Winton, who helped rescue 669 mostly Jewish children from German-occupied Czechoslovakia before World War II. The film alternates between Winton as a 79-year-old, played by Anthony Hopkins, and his younger self at 29, portrayed by Johnny Flynn.
Stellar Cast
The film features a stellar British cast including Helena Bonham Carter, Lena Olin, Romola Garai, Alex Sharp, and Jonathan Pryce. Their performances have received widespread acclaim for bringing this powerful story to life.
Fan Reactions
A fan on Rotten Tomatoes wrote: 'Brilliant! Absolutely flawless in just about every sense. The stellar cast all excels in character, very well written and stunning cinematography.' Another viewer commented: 'We all know Schindler's List, but who had ever heard of Nicholas Winton? This story had to be told.'
The film's emotional climax shows the older Winton being reunited with the children he saved, a moment that actually happened in real life. Winton kept in touch with them until his death at age 106 in 2015.
One review sums it up: 'Very moving true story, perfectly executed with an amazing performance from Anthony Hopkins.' War film fans can now stream One Life for free on BBC iPlayer and prepare to shed a tear.
