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MGM Valkyrie (With Digital Copy) (Blu-ray)"Tom Cruise gives one of the best performances of his career" (Jeffrey Lyons, NBC/Reel Talk) in this action-packed film from the director of "The Usual Suspects" and "X-Men". Based on the incredible true story of Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg (Cruise) and his ingenious assassination plot targeting Adolph Hitler, this engrossing thriller reenacts the daring operation to eliminate one of the most evil tyrants the world has ever known. Co-starring Kenneth Branagh, Bill Nighy, Tom Wilkinson, Terence Stamp and Eddie Izzard, "Valkyrie" delivers gripping suspense and pulse-pounding excitement from start to finish.
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By Alan Starr (Lawrence, MA)
A very professionally made movie, with no obvious flaws. But it also never gets very engaging. Part of that problem goes to Tom Cruise. I'm not a Cruise-basher like so many people - I like him in some movies, disappointed with him in others. This is one of the latter, where I feel like I'm watching an actor, not a real character.
Points do go to director Bryan Singer, who somehow manages to wring some suspense out of the story, even when we already know the final outcome. That's a pretty good feat in itself! And the movie looks great as well, kudos to the cinematographer. Overall, could have been better, but could have been worse.
By bernie (Arlington, Texas)
"This motion picture is based on actual historical events and public records. Certain dialogue, events and characters were created or combined for the purpose of dramatization. Similarly, the chronology of some events has been compressed and/or edited for the purpose of clarity."
The scene of the German 10th Panzer Division was shot in Victorville California, in the high desert near the U.S. NTC (National Training Center.) I was a tank mechanic there for a while in the Reserves.
We all know that Tom Cruise is in the film but it is interesting to see how many other actors you recognize. See if you can spot Halina Reijn when she is all buttoned up. You will also notice that the music pays a character in the film. Occasionally the sound drowned out the dialog (a common movie mistake.)
Lots of color and no lame ersatz German accents.
Basic story is this is the last of a series of attempts on Hitler by Germans. Each character has a different reason and idea on why. However the bottom line is this is a suspense action movie with the end results of dispatching Hitler.
Adolf Hitler, "The Valkyrie; handmaidens of the gods, choosing who will live and who will die, sparing the most heroic from an agonizing death. One cannot understand National Socialism if one does not understand Wagner."
Only saw this on Blu-ray so I cannot compare to other presentations.
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By Dave92270 (CA, United States)
Don't want to repeat what dozens of other reviewers already said but still want to chip in my rating...I rarely give 5 stars but this one deserves it.
By R. Kyle (USA)
Operation Valkyrie was the fifteenth failed attempt by German patriots to assassinate their despotic dictator, Adolph Hitler (David Bamber). Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg (Tom Cruise) was the leading player in this drama, a Nazi soldier grieviously wounded by World War II and one many said was an 'example' of German bravery.
The film's done a credible job of recreating the scenery and the basic facts of the attempt, although my World War II buff husband could hold forth on inaccuracies on various players in the scenario. Uniforms, vehicles, and buildings are all well-crafted with no CGI.
For the most part, the action was strong enough to keep both the spouse and I watching. I cannot say I enjoyed this film, but it was a fascinating look into the history of World War II and it does well to remind people that the German people were often disputing their leadership, too.
Rebecca Kyle, August 2009
By R. Arrington (Somewhere)
It's not often that a historical film can provide more thrills than the biggest summer blockbusters.However, director Brian Singer's (Valkyrie) crushed the competition by proving that sometimes the best stories aren't written...they are lived. Valkyrie tells the amazing story of various german officers,bound by honor and their humanity,as they set in motion the final and failed attempt to assassinate Adolf Hitler.The film's cast and cinematography are top-notch,with a vast amount of the industry's best actors giving outstanding performances in the true historical locations that the plot unfolded.The musical score fits the film perfectly and adds a great deal of suspense.Please note,however,that the single-disk dvd version does "not" contain any bonus features.All in all,Valkyrie is quite possibly the best film of the year.It's steadfast commitment to historical accuracy and it's powerhouse performances are a viscous combo gauranteed to please even the most critical film or history buffs.If you enjoy watching movies,then you should see this film.
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