Valkyrie (2008)

12-25-2008, 05:51 PM

Valkyrie (2008)

Today we made the trek to the crazy busy theater to see Tom Cruise in his latest film Valkyrie, actually let me clarify. We did not go to the movies to see Tom Cruise per se, we went because I have been eagerly awaiting the release of this movie since I first saw the preview, I in fact cannot stand that wacko Tom Cruise.

This movie is based around probably the most elaborate attempt to take Hitlers life in history. Tom Cruise is Colonel Claus Von Staffenberg a career military man who became disfigured in battle. He and several others have much disdain for the Reich and their fuhrer and launch an elaborate scheme to kill Hitler and place a new power in Berlin for the betterment of Germany.

Everything about this film was amazing. The scenery was beautiful and well thought out from the dim buildings to the bright red swastika flags which yelled out to the audience. The character development in this was amazing, every character deserving was well thought out and their background and part in the plan explained in great detail.

This was an EXCELLENT film. Their were parts of this movie that had both my heart and Danielle's heart racing in suspense and anticipation. The best things about this whole film is how it really gave you an inside look at how the plot to kill Hitler all came to together and made you realize that all of these men were high ranking military officials, Generals, Colonels, etc. If any of them had been caught during the planning of them, they would have all been killed. I really have to give credit to Tom Cruise for his role as Staffenberg as the man is a nut case in real life, but he really came to life in this film. My only beef with this film is I think it should have been completely shot in German and subtitled, but that's just me. I will purchase this on DVD for sure and would love to see it again before then.

I give it 4.5 stars.

Valkyrie on iMDB.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0985699/

yourchoice · 12-25-2008, 06:40 PM

Thanks for the review Darrell. My wife and I don't go to the movies nearly as much anymore, but this is one film I'm anxious to see. Glad to hear you thought so highly of it.

12-25-2008, 06:51 PM

Ditto this,,,have been waiting for this film to come out since I first heard. I'm with you about Mr. Cruise,,,the guy is a dillhole but if the film is that good I imagine a trip to the theater is inevitable.

hotreds · 12-25-2008, 07:01 PM

Yup- saw it today as well. My father is an expert on this plot, I will have to ask him how much fiction is in here. Some things I just don't think happened, but I'm no expert! I agree that this was a very good movie- hopefully the crowds that see(our theater was packed) it will learn something from it!

TOB9595 · 12-25-2008, 07:50 PM

Darrell thanks for giving it the thumbs up.

I am usually disappointed in Cruise movies..
I am a buff of this part of the war.
Tom

M1903A1 · 12-25-2008, 09:48 PM

IIRC, this plot was the undoing of legendary Field Marshal Erwin Rommel.

He was involved and was discovered, but because of his high standing he was secretly allowed to take poison, instead of being hanged with piano wire like the rest of the conspirators.

12-25-2008, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

My only beef with this film is I think it should have been completely shot in German and subtitled, but that's just me.

you mean everyone doesn't speak english everywhere?!?!?!
=P

Thanks for the review, I wasn't sure I wanted to see it but WWII shows/movies interest me, now I know I'll go see it for sure.

Don Fernando · 12-26-2008, 02:53 AM

this movie could be the big break for Carice van Houten.

longknocker · 12-26-2008, 04:03 AM

Thanks for the Review, Darrell! Sounds like a "Must See"!

hotreds · 12-26-2008, 03:46 PM

My Dad went to see it today(I don't think he's been to a movie theater in 30 years!) and told me it was very, very true to life! The only incorrect detail was at the end, all four guys were shot together, not one at a time. He was impressed- so that adds to my high regard for the film.

12-26-2008, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by hotreds

My Dad went to see it today(I don't think he's been to a movie theater in 30 years!) and told me it was very, very true to life! The only incorrect detail was at the end, all four guys were shot together, not one at a time. He was impressed- so that adds to my high regard for the film.

That's great news!

It's good to hear the film held true to history and was not full of all kinds of Hollywood BS!

DavenportESQ · 12-27-2008, 12:34 AM

Why no German accents though?

Buena Fortuna · 12-27-2008, 07:30 AM

Tom Cruise hasn't made a good movie since...well...'nuf said...

King James · 12-27-2008, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Buena Fortuna

Tom Cruise hasn't made a good movie since...well...'nuf said...

What 'bout Top Gun and Days of Thunder????

M1903A1 · 12-27-2008, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King James

What 'bout Top Gun and Days of Thunder????

Tom Cruise wasn't the star of Top Gun...the F-14A Tomcat was!

Buena Fortuna · 12-27-2008, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by M1903A1

Tom Cruise wasn't the star of Top Gun...the F-14A Tomcat was!

Absolutely couldn't agree more!
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hotreds · 12-27-2008, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M1903A1

Tom Cruise wasn't the star of Top Gun...the F-14A Tomcat was!

HOORAH!

DavenportESQ · 12-27-2008, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King James

What 'bout Top Gun and Days of Thunder????

Tropic Thunder is a third!

Buena Fortuna · 12-27-2008, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King James

What 'bout Top Gun and Days of Thunder????

My point exactly! LOL
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Clampdown · 12-31-2008, 09:54 AM

It was an ok movie, not great, not horrible. What i loved the most were the british accents by the actors and the absence of any accent by Tom Cruise.

12-25-2008, 05:51 PM	#1
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Valkyrie (2008) Valkyrie (2008) Today we made the trek to the crazy busy theater to see Tom Cruise in his latest film Valkyrie, actually let me clarify. We did not go to the movies to see Tom Cruise per se, we went because I have been eagerly awaiting the release of this movie since I first saw the preview, I in fact cannot stand that wacko Tom Cruise. This movie is based around probably the most elaborate attempt to take Hitlers life in history. Tom Cruise is Colonel Claus Von Staffenberg a career military man who became disfigured in battle. He and several others have much disdain for the Reich and their fuhrer and launch an elaborate scheme to kill Hitler and place a new power in Berlin for the betterment of Germany. Everything about this film was amazing. The scenery was beautiful and well thought out from the dim buildings to the bright red swastika flags which yelled out to the audience. The character development in this was amazing, every character deserving was well thought out and their background and part in the plan explained in great detail. This was an EXCELLENT film. Their were parts of this movie that had both my heart and Danielle's heart racing in suspense and anticipation. The best things about this whole film is how it really gave you an inside look at how the plot to kill Hitler all came to together and made you realize that all of these men were high ranking military officials, Generals, Colonels, etc. If any of them had been caught during the planning of them, they would have all been killed. I really have to give credit to Tom Cruise for his role as Staffenberg as the man is a nut case in real life, but he really came to life in this film. My only beef with this film is I think it should have been completely shot in German and subtitled, but that's just me. I will purchase this on DVD for sure and would love to see it again before then. I give it 4.5 stars. Valkyrie on iMDB. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0985699/

12-25-2008, 06:40 PM	#2
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,091 Trading: (36)	Re: Valkyrie (2008) Thanks for the review Darrell. My wife and I don't go to the movies nearly as much anymore, but this is one film I'm anxious to see. Glad to hear you thought so highly of it.

12-25-2008, 06:51 PM	#3
Cigary Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Valkyrie (2008) Ditto this,,,have been waiting for this film to come out since I first heard. I'm with you about Mr. Cruise,,,the guy is a dillhole but if the film is that good I imagine a trip to the theater is inevitable.

12-25-2008, 07:01 PM	#4
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,662 Trading: (63)	Re: Valkyrie (2008) Yup- saw it today as well. My father is an expert on this plot, I will have to ask him how much fiction is in here. Some things I just don't think happened, but I'm no expert! I agree that this was a very good movie- hopefully the crowds that see(our theater was packed) it will learn something from it! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

12-25-2008, 07:50 PM	#5
TOB9595 Managing the UnManageable Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Central NJ Posts: 452 Trading: (12)	Re: Valkyrie (2008) Darrell thanks for giving it the thumbs up. I am usually disappointed in Cruise movies.. I am a buff of this part of the war. Tom __________________ I keep CHRIST in CHRISTmas Our palates are as individual as our fingerprints

12-25-2008, 09:48 PM	#6
M1903A1 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 1060 W. Addison Posts: 1,573 Trading: (4)	Re: Valkyrie (2008) IIRC, this plot was the undoing of legendary Field Marshal Erwin Rommel. He was involved and was discovered, but because of his high standing he was secretly allowed to take poison, instead of being hanged with piano wire like the rest of the conspirators. __________________ "It's the cigars that bring us together, but it's the people that cause us to stay."

12-26-2008, 02:53 AM	#8
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,068 Trading: (29)	Re: Valkyrie (2008) this movie could be the big break for Carice van Houten. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

12-26-2008, 04:03 AM	#9
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,162 Trading: (82)	Re: Valkyrie (2008) Thanks for the Review, Darrell! Sounds like a "Must See"!

12-26-2008, 03:46 PM	#10
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,662 Trading: (63)	Re: Valkyrie (2008) My Dad went to see it today(I don't think he's been to a movie theater in 30 years!) and told me it was very, very true to life! The only incorrect detail was at the end, all four guys were shot together, not one at a time. He was impressed- so that adds to my high regard for the film. __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

12-27-2008, 12:34 AM	#12
DavenportESQ Vaya Con Dios Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: David Location: Chicago Posts: 787 Trading: (15)	Re: Valkyrie (2008) Why no German accents though? __________________ I was gambling in Havana I took a little risk Send lawyers, guns and money

12-27-2008, 07:30 AM	#13
Buena Fortuna Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sam Location: SE Michigan Posts: 637 Trading: (18)	Re: Valkyrie (2008) Tom Cruise hasn't made a good movie since...well...'nuf said... __________________ Build a man a fire and he will be warm for hours. Set a man on fire and he will be warm for the rest of his life.

12-31-2008, 09:54 AM	#20
Clampdown I Cut Like a Buffalo Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brian Location: Noneya Posts: 868 Trading: (12)	Re: Valkyrie (2008) It was an ok movie, not great, not horrible. What i loved the most were the british accents by the actors and the absence of any accent by Tom Cruise.