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Film Review; Valkyrie


Necro

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Well, seeing as it was released today and I figure reviews of it are scarcer than days I have money, I figure I'll give a brief review of the new movie Valkyrie, which I got back from seeing recently.

 

Valkyrie, which follows the story of a doomed German plot to assassinate Hitler, opens with: "Based on a True Story." That's often shorthand for "Warning: Balderdash Ahead," so it's worth noting that Valkyrie respects the historical record.

 

Anyway, the movie starts in Africa if I recall right. The group of German soldiers that Claus Von Stauffenberg(played by Tom Cruise) is attacked by I believe British planes, the end result being death and Mr. Stauffenberg/Cruise losing his right hand, two of his left fingers and his left eye. From here he is promoted and inducted by a couple others into "Secret Germany", the group that tries to kill Hitler.

 

That's the basis of the plot, and I won't spoil anymore for anyone who hasn't seen it.

 

I generally prefer comedies, so I didn't have high hopes for me liking this movie, but I did. It draws you in, entertains you, then ends with the credits. What a good film should do IMO. It did feel somewhat rushed though, which ruined some of it, but not all of it.

 

Mr. Cruise did a great job on the role I think, and while it could've been better, he certainly did the man justice.

 

So what can you expect from this? Well, it's historically accurate, which, looking at Braveheart, is a very good thing. It also gives an interesting view on the events. Gripping to the end for me, it was definitely worth my money, and if you want a good thriller, give Valkyrie a look.

 

Also, a moment of applause and saluting for Mr. David Bamber for being willing to take on the role of one of the most hated men in history. For taking that role, he's a better actor than I, though I'm not much of an actor, so that's not saying a lot.

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I refuse to see this because it's anti-Hitler propaganda promoted by someone who's even worse.

I cant tell if you're joking, or are actually that anti-american, or maybe you just hate toim Cruise (understandable)

 

Also I applaud you seeing valkyrie, a movie about hitler that came out on the jewish go to the movies day :P

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I refuse to see this because it's anti-Hitler propaganda promoted by someone who's even worse.

I cant tell if you're joking, or are actually that anti-american, or maybe you just hate toim Cruise (understandable)

 

Also I applaud you seeing valkyrie, a movie about hitler that came out on the jewish go to the movies day :P

 

How is liking one of the greatest politicians of the 20th century anti-American?

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I refuse to see this because it's anti-Hitler propaganda promoted by someone who's even worse.

I cant tell if you're joking, or are actually that anti-american, or maybe you just hate toim Cruise (understandable)

 

Also I applaud you seeing valkyrie, a movie about hitler that came out on the jewish go to the movies day :P

 

How is liking one of the greatest politicians of the 20th century anti-American?

I dont know what you're trying to pull here but Im just going to forget it.

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Even though I'm Jewish, I have to agree; though he was a madman, Hitler was in many ways a genius. Not many people could've raised so much support for something like that.

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sure its intriguing but you dont think bush is worse than hitler or that valkyrie was anti hitle propaganda, it wasnt even put out by the government.

 

1. I never said that, I just said Hitler was one of the greatest politicians of the 20th century

2. Anything put out by a film maker who doesn't understand politics, is generally anti-whatever propaganda

3. Doesn't need to be put out by the government (case in point; 'War is bad!' music)

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sure its intriguing but you dont think bush is worse than hitler or that valkyrie was anti hitle propaganda, it wasnt even put out by the government.

 

1. I never said that, I just said Hitler was one of the greatest politicians of the 20th century

2. Anything put out by a film maker who doesn't understand politics, is generally anti-whatever propaganda

3. Doesn't need to be put out by the government (case in point; 'War is bad!' music)

well you said you liked him, but perhaps i misinterpreted your post, as long as your not some kind of nazi/ anti american I could care less. :) However phrasing it as "anti-Hitler propoganda" makes it seem bad becaus emany have bad connotations with propoganda.

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sure its intriguing but you dont think bush is worse than hitler or that valkyrie was anti hitle propaganda, it wasnt even put out by the government.

 

1. I never said that, I just said Hitler was one of the greatest politicians of the 20th century

2. Anything put out by a film maker who doesn't understand politics, is generally anti-whatever propaganda

3. Doesn't need to be put out by the government (case in point; 'War is bad!' music)

well you said you liked him, but perhaps i misinterpreted your post, as long as your not some kind of nazi/ anti american I could care less. :) However phrasing it as "anti-Hitler propoganda" makes it seem bad becaus emany have bad connotations with propoganda.

 

Originally I did not say I liked him, it is good you paid attention to my second post.

 

I never said he had good ideas, in fact he was crazy. But he still remains one of the best (if not the best) politicians of the 20th century.

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