Valkyrie (DVD, 2009)

Based on a true story, Tom Cruise plays Nazi Col. Claus Von Stauffenberg,
who is wounded in North Africa during the campaign there. He returns, a
hero, to his native Germany and joins he Resistance due his discontent.
In a daring plan to create a shadow government and assassinate Adolf
Hitler, events unfold so that he becomes a key player and he finds himself
tasked with both leading the coup and personally attempting to blow up
the Fuhrer. When his supporting generals fail to carry out their part of
the plan on time- trouble ensues for Von Stauffenberg. He continues his
plan though, knowing he is dead if they fail. A very good flix, but history
students will know the ending-since it is based on fact. Still alot of action,
suspense and drama as the assination attempt is tried. If you like history,
WWII action or drama you will certainly enjoy this one.

Tom Cruise (Top Gun, Mission Impossible) stars as Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg, a decorated war hero of the Third Reich who is convinced the only way to save Germany and her people is to remove Hitler from power.

The Movies all-star cast includes: Kenneth Branagh, Bill Nighy, Carice van Houten, Eddie Izzard, Terence Stamp & Tom Wilkinson.

The movie tells the true story of how high ranking Officers used Valkyrie to attempt to change the German government after the assassination attempt on Adolf Hitler July 20, 1944.

The movie is fast paced and full of action, the story is mostly accurate with some liberties taken to enhance the drama but overall it sticks to the facts.

I recommend this to anyone who needs a refresher course on the history of WWII.

Rated 5 of 5 for an excellent story and fine acting.

Based on an assassination attempt on Adolf Hitler which actually happened on July 20th, 1994, this film engulfs the viewer with action, wonderful scenery, and a believable storyline and character-base to boot.

Before long, we discover that that Colonel Claus Von Stauffenberg (Tom Cruise) becomes the number one man to be responsible for taking Hitler out of power by plotting an assassination with many other Germans (Officers, Lower ranking Soldiers, and other Politicals) wishing to regain power from the hands of the Feurher.

The tippie-toeing that went on in this film really makes you feel the nervous tension as lies and deceit become second nature. After a botched plan perpetrated earlier, Von Stauffenburg is called into the plans and given a very close position in Hitler's Army.

Project VALKYRIE becomes the main way for the Emergency Army to maintain and keep control if something were to happen to Hitler, thus the SS would be taken out of the formula, thus staging a very slick Coo.

The bombing attempt on Hitler failed, thus foiling the plotters plans of quickly taking power by any means necessary, but soon lose power as their plans backfire on them. Cruise plays a convincing Von Stauffenberg. Additional cast members are Kenneth Branagh, Bill Nighy, Tom Wilkinson, and Terence Stamp.

This incredible story unravels with excellent harmony and wonderful cinematography. This is based on historic fact and moves very quickly. We seldom feel that anyone really wanted to punish those who took part in the coo, however, that's what happens in Love and War. Nearly 5,000 Germans were soon arrested and executed after this occurrence.

I'll give this a 5/5 for excellent portrayal of true story.

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Definitely a turnaround for Cruise, but the story itself isn't as smooth as one would hope for an epic story such as project valkyrie. Supporting roles are delightful, some even beyond convincing. Overall a joy to watch besides lacking in some areas.

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Most historical epics have lots of hollywood but Valkyrie may not be counted in that roll. Tom Cruise is a very poor actor but he gives a compelling role as Col. Staufenburg (though he is about 6 inches too short). The cast overall is superb with Tom Wilkinson giving the oportunistic Gen. Fromm an actual human quality. Bill Nighy, Kenneth Brannaugh, and terrance stamp round out this ensamble to create Bryan Singer's realistic telling of a plot to rescue germany from inevitable destruction.

At the very least rent this movie, buy it if you can and ebay has the best prices ( I bought mine for $12 which included shipping). I had my doubts seeing Tom Cruise and thinking of yet another flick with him sprinting down a street, but when you see the resembilance between him and Staufenburg you will see he was the only choice for the role.

I HEARD ITS A GREAT MOVIE -I FEEL THAT I WILL VERY MUCH LIKE IT SINCE TOM CRUISE STARS IN IT-- HAVE NOT SEEN A MOVIE HE STARS THAT WAS BORING-- THANKS

Based on the incredible true story of Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg and his ingenious assassination plot targeting Adolph Hitler, this thriller reenacts the daring operation to eliminate one of the most evil tyrants the world has ever known. Stars Tom Cruise.

PLOT: a group of German Officers and Civilians decided they will kill HITLER at any cost~ BASED on HISTORIC EVENTS FROM JULY 20TH 1944 WITH A STELLER CAST and fantasic cinematography~

A group of Germans both civilians and German Officers decide they have to KILL Hitler and arrest most of his loyal followers in one bold move~ The movie starts with Count Von Stauffenberg (Tom Cruise) who is badly injured in North Africa. He becomes is pulled into the group of plotters who decide HITLER has to be removed from POWER dead or alive. WE see how careful they find a group of both German Officers and Civilians who come up with a detailed plot of how to get rid of HITLER but after several failed attempts Stauffenburg is moved into a trusted position to HAVE DIRECT ACCESS TO HITLER and in his lap falls VAlKYRIE : the plans for the HOME ARMY to maintain and take over authority in the event of a national crisis~ ah~ now they have a WAY to get close to KILL Hitler and PLAN to take over the government after it is done~ Part one~ KILL HITLER Part two: START OPERATION VALYRIE~ NOW "ALTERED TO HELP THE PLOTTERS"~ use the HOME ARMY to arrest the SS (HITLERS private army and bodyguards mostly) and then take over all Authority~ and allow the PLOTTERS to qickly take over and then plan a "PEACE" with the Allies. Stauffenberg (Cruise) has a bomb in his briefcase and is in a meeting in Hitler's ULTRA SECRET "WOLF'S LAIR" IN East Prussia when the Bomb explodes~ now Stauffenberg flies to Berlin and the rest of the plotters are moving forward with the HOME GUARDs take over and arrests of the SS. BUT THE BOMB DID NOT KILL HITLER~ so now we see the plotters quickly taking power by all means but loose it as quickly when their PLOT fails. Cruise is very good as Stauffenberg backed up by Kenneth Branagh, Bill Nighy and Tom Wilkinson, and Terence Stamp. the CINEMATOGRAPHY IS EXELLENT. based on historic fact~ this moves along very nicely and keeps us glued to the Plot of couragous Germans who tried to kill a tyrant. I give it a solid 9 out of 10 for wonderful plot, very steller cast and great costumes and many scenes were shot on the actual spot where they happened. in reality over 5,000 germans were arrested and executed in Hitlers revenge against the NEARLY successful plot.

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This movie was a pretty accurate depiction of some of the attempts to assassinate Hitler. it would have been nice if the Movie at the end would have talked about all the attempts or even had footage about some of the other attempted assassinations. Its sad but many Jewish people do not realize that there were actually good German soldiers that did not want to be a part of Hitler's regime and no longer supported him. What happened was horrible but its part of the past. I bought the movie because my great great uncle used to be Chancellor of Germany before Hitler. He did not want this type of corruption and German domination to go on. He ruled under a very bad German economy... ten times worse than anything were experiencing in America. At least Americans can rely on credit cards and food banks. Germany in the 1930's could only rely on very limited soup kitchens, family and maybe friends to help them out. I thought it was a refreshing change to view Germans as noble people, fighting for not only Jews but humanity and Germany.

This movie is about 90%+ historically accurate according to the actual events. I dislike Tom Cruise but he does a very reputable job as Staffenberg. It is entertaining but means nothing to those who don't know the general historical background.

This movie was bought as a Christmas present. It was a great buy and a great bargain. I did not want to pay around $20 for a DVD, so I was extremely glad to find one on here for a reasonable price.

We all know what kind of man Hitler was and as General he portrayed, Mr Cruise gave one of the best performances of his life. On a scale of 1-10. I give this movie a 20. We all know that these Generals were trying to save Germany from a mad man because of the oath taken. They were very brave men in the true sense of the word.

I purchased this CD because of the advertisements. It was a well done and very entertaining movie even if I knew the overall outcome of the plot.

I bought the movie because I heard it was good. Most of the characters projected an essence of strength which I liked. I thought the film was little dry when it came to action, which I did not like.

I wasn't sure I would like this movie but changed my mind 1/2 way threw it. I have since watched it twice more and will view it more ove the next few months while I'm recovering from surgery.
The CD is like new and I will enjoy using it many time.

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It's worth watching and I thought it was well done. It's not a movie where you are waiting to be surprised by the outcome, because it's based on true historical facts. So if you're looking for a suspense/thriller you may be disappointed. It does have some suspense but I knew the ending based on what happened in real life. That wasn't the point of watching it for me.

I think it's good for people to read just a little bit about the true events that happened and you'll like the movie or at least it may make you think a little. It's amazing to think about how close they actually were to killing Hitler before the war ended. If they had succeeded it would have meant saving millions of lives.

I could not get this DVD to play so I did not get to enjoy any of it. I tried it on the computer and TV and it did not work at all.

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This movie had some real promise until minute 5 when you find out the story is going to be severely dumbed down Tom Cruise style. I can handle English speaking actors for those who can not yet read, but why do none of the actors have German accents at least. In fact they are quite American and or British for some odd reason. That aside the story is very slow moving, and by the end you realized you could have watched a much better more accurate account from the History channel in an hour time slot. Like everyone else I assume, I too was suckered in by the fascination of this great era, and was let down by bad acting, and a boring tedious story. If you must then go rent this, but don't even bother wasting your money on this flop.

If you love WWII era movies try these titles:
a) Downfall
b) Patton
c) Saving Private Ryan

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