There is a difference though between 300 and schindlers list…
In 300 It were the Persians, because in that time they were a threat to other societies. But the way it is executed they might as well be Martians…It had nothing to do with reality. It was just an excuse for moviecoolness in a stylistic and mythical form.
With Schindler;s list it’s different, since Spielberg is basing his movie on facts and is trying to give an interpretation.
I think that part of the message of SL is that Germans aren’t all nazi scum, but also can be people like Oscar Schindler who did his best to make the best of the situation he was in. While the message is clear, it is also relying a bit on treating the audience as people who would think that all Germans are nazi scum…
I ain’t saying this as a fact, but I can see how you could feel a bit manipulated and/ or feeling like being treated like a moron, who only thinks in stereotypes. I like to think of it as a beautiful story of heroism in very very very difficult times.
