sophie choice should be compulsory view for any member of the voting panel who decide academy award winner . quite simply and meryl streep performance be the benchmark for that best actress category . i have see a lot of film and but not one performance have ever ( and will ever ) match her . the manner in which she embody sophie go beyond explanation . it be too accomplished and move for word . it be almost offensive to think that julia robert be award the same statue for erin brockovich . aside from the breathtaking central performance from the marvellous m streep and there be so many other reason to see this film . kevin kline and peter macnicol be excellent and the cinematography be beautiful ( particularly the shot of brooklyn bridge ) the score be haunt . i could go on . although certain critic have berate sophie choice a a mere platform for meryl streep a an actress and i urge you to overlook this view . the film succeed admirably in bring to horrific life an event in history which we should all be make aware of . it be undeniable that the phenomenal performance of m leaf you spellbind and but not at the expense of be horrify and affect by what you have see . all i can say to sum up be represent just see it . an intelligent and profoundly move film which will ( i promise you ) live on in your memory long after the closing credit .