The Diary of Anne Frank (2009) - 9 stars out of 10

The Diary of Anne Frank (2009) - 9 stars out of 10

This BBC telling of "The Diary of Anne Frank" is absolutely chilling.  Although it originally appeared as a mini-series, it contains the emotional drama of any great Hollywood film.  Anne Frank (played by Ellie Kendrick) is not glamourized; instead, she is raw, moody, and believable.  The realism of this character makes the entire story that much sadder as we slowly accept the truth of this story.  The plight of the Franks shows how quickly the Jews went from affluent citizens to impoverished victims during the second World War.  The film also makes a strong statement about materialism and the truly important things in life.  This rendition feels very historic due to the quality of acting provided by the entire cast.  From the desparation in the characters' faces during a burglary to the inevitably heartbreaking ending, "The Diary of Anne Frank" is a piece of history that every person worldwide needs to see.