I had watched the Pianist in my seventh grade English class, but did not truly comprehend the significance of the movie until re-watching it Friday night. Focusing on the details, I saw the dichotomies between creation and destruction, good and evil, light and darkness, all elicited through the music and powerful imagery of the movie. Although many scenes were hard to digest, in my opinion, this is a beautifully crafted movie that touches one’s soul and evokes deeper discussions amongst individuals. Being more mature than I was in seventh grade, I was able to gain more from this movie. I’ve learned that we must openly talk about history, no matter how morbid and appalling the past is, in order to prevent any modern-day manifestation of such events. I’ve learned that not everything is simply black and white, but that there are many complexities behind each situation, and we must learn how to decipher such complexities in order to better understand how we as a society can be grow while maintaining righteous morals. Overall, I believe this is a must watch movie, that is best followed with an analytical conversation with family or friends.