Highest Rated Review by the Community
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Jan 03 '09
Pros: Great cast, interesting part of history
Cons: Some of the Nazi's motivations weren't entirely clear
Summary: I had heard so many negative things about Valkyrie that I finally decided I had to see it. For me, the more I hear somebody say a movie is awful, the more it makes me want to see for myself. While I am not a huge Tom Cruise fan and definitely not ... read more
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Jun 08 '10
Pros: A very authentic, well-produced dramatization of the plot to kill Hitler. High production values.
Cons: Something of a downer, and a detailed one at that.
Summary: There's a certain quality about the story told in VALKYRIE, a true story to be sure, that suggests that although here the story is a grim drama, with a little tweaking it could turn into a Mel Brooks comedy. But let's not go there.This is ... read more
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May 27 '09
Pros: Well crafted historical look at plot to kill Hitler in WW II.
Cons: A bit dry and slow in parts.
Summary: NOTE: This review is of the DVD release of the film, an option not yet available here at epinions. This Memorial Day I was thinking about the soldiers of past wars who placed their lives on the line in an attempt to preserve freedom for so many ... read more
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Feb 28 '09
Pros: acting, ending
Cons: contrived use of historical events, lack of characterization
Summary: Loosely based on one of the fifteen assassination attempts on Hitler during WWII, Valkyrie paints an idealized picture of a German nationalist faction that sought to overthrow Hitler at the end of his regime. Col. Stauffenberg (Tom Cruise), ... read more
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Feb 21 '09
Pros: Accuracy, realism and intensity.
Cons: Perish the thought. They don't come any better than this.
Summary: History mirrors our civilization with all its pros and cons and thus deserves complete respect. This saga we're about to discuss, is of valor, courage, honor and sacrifice. As a researcher of WW-II History I feel a brief retrospection may help to set up ... read more
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Jan 23 '09
Pros: None
Cons: Poor acting, weak screenplay, pale characters
Summary: I never had been, I am not, and will never be a Tom Cruise fan. The reason is simply that he cannot act. Honestly, he has been employing the same expressions and tones of voice in every film he has ever been in. Thus was I expecting him ... read more
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Jan 14 '09
Pros: The writers and actors do an excellent job of portraying their counterparts.
Cons: They could've tried to fit more information in this movie.
Summary: Valkyrie it is an excellent history lesson for everybody. I am a big fan of Tom Cruise, for the most part he does and excellent job in all of his movies. He is an excellent actor to watch. Since I was not around at the time of this spot ... read more
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Jan 11 '09
Pros: Terrific screenplay, tight direction.
Cons: Cruise's performance is a bit to measured for my taste.
Summary: Directed By Bryan Singer. Written by Christopher McQuarrieand Nathan AlexanderTom Cruise Coloniel (Claus Von Stauffenberg) Carice Van Houten (Nina Von Stauffenberg) Kenneth Branagh (Major General Henning Von ... read more
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Jan 06 '09
Pros: Very good ensemble cast and a tense, interesting story.
Cons: "Talkier" than some will have expected from the previews.
Summary: VALKYRIE, the new movie chronicling an attempt by a large group of German officers to kill Adolph Hitler and set up a new government in his place during the waning days of WWII, is an interesting, tense but fairly action free movie. The trailers ... read more
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Jan 01 '09
Pros: Although you knew how Hitler died, there was a sense of belief that they succeed.
Cons: Not enough action pack as the highlights portrayed it to be. A little less.
Summary: The movie was very good. I was not too dissapointed, but expected more. I was drawn to see it (1) because Tom Cruise is a good actor, and (2) the highlights appeared to have a lot of action pack in it, and (3) the suspense director of The Usual ... read more
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Dec 26 '08
Pros: Untold WWII story, interesting German perspectives, good acting, strong pacing, intense movie.
Cons: Some loose ends, definitely not a feel-good movie.
Summary: Today was my 8th anniversary at Epinions. I was really hoping this would be a five star review, and that I'd triumphantly celebrate my anniversary here with gusto. As it is, I think I liked this movie better than most movie reviewers. ... read more
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Dec 25 '08
Pros: good cast, injects suspense even though we know the inevitable ending
Cons: most Germans shown as anti-Hitler, not shown any real evil
Summary: Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg is reassigned to Berlin after he's seriously injured on the African front. There he winds up in the company of like-minded individuals, soldiers and civilians who believe Adolf Hitler is destroying the country they love and ... read more
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Dec 25 '08
Pros: Good Premise.
Cons: Cruise is out of his league and the plot pays lip service to historical facts.
Summary: Bringing historical films to the screen can be a challenge for a number of reasons. First, the filmmakers often have to condense events that happened over several weeks and months down to a two to three hour format. Secondly, holding the audience can be ... read more
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Dec 22 '08
Pros: Set decoration and costumes were realistic. Simplistic story line.
Cons: Why don't Germans with European accents play Germans?
Summary: Let's get the whole Tom Cruise and Valkyrie controversy out the way. Some months ago in 2008, a still photo appeared of Cruise costumed as a Nazi soldier with an eye patch. The movie Valkyrie was the 2nd project from his failing studio ... read more
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Dec 18 '08
Pros: Nice casting job, and for Tom Cruise fans; Tom Cruise is in this movie.
Cons: Character development was evidently not important - Wonderful actors were poorly utilized.
Summary: Valkyrie of the Norse valkyrja meaning "chooser of the slain". A mythology of female deities that carry fallen heroes to Valhalla - They play the role of fate by making the decision of who will win & who will lose in ... read more
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