Valkyrie (DVD, 2009, Special Edition)

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.

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.

We liked the movie very much, My son was studying this in school and wanted see it, It was very interesting. Bought for value to watch again.

i am not a big tom cruise fan at all,but this movie was really good.you may already know the plot.it was about one man and a band of others who wanted to overthrow the german government and try make a treaty with the allies in world war 2.and this movie is about that.i think it has a superb cast.it was a damn good movie.it has bill nighy who played in the underworld movies as the head vampire.he acted really well in this as well.good stuff!!!!

very good acting on the part of Tom Cruise, and acturite historialy, and very beleiveable acting, and site locations. I have read about this incident and the movie was interesting for me

I like this movie. It was good . But i have seen better movie something in the movie did not add up in it. But i did like something in it . You should get the movie and see what you think.