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Valkyrie [Blu-ray] [2008]
enlarge	Director: Bryan Singer Actors: Tom Cruise, Kenneth Branagh, Bill Nighy, Terence Stamp, Eddie Izzard Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Category: DVD List Price: ~~£24.99~~ Buy New: £13.49 as of 23/11/2009 07:37 GMT details You Save: £11.50 (46%) New (8) Used (4) from £11.50 Seller: records_n_stuff Rating: 18 reviews Sales Rank: 3047 Format: PAL Languages: English (Subtitled), Ukrainian (Subtitled), Swedish (Subtitled), Russian (Subtitled), Norwegian (Subtitled), Lithuanian (Subtitled), Hungarian (Subtitled), Finnish (Subtitled), Estonian (Subtitled), Danish (Subtitled) Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over Media: Blu-ray Region: 2 Number Of Discs: 2 Running Time: 121 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3 Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 5.4 x 0.7 MPN: F1-BOGB3750907001 EAN: 5039036041324 ASIN: B001U8A57E Theatrical Release Date: 2008 Release Date: June 8, 2009 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Editorial Reviews: Product Description Tom Cruise, Kenneth Branagh, Bill Nighy, Terence Stamp, Eddie Izzard Directors: Bryan Singer

Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 18 1 2 3 4 Next » Simply outstanding June 12, 2009 J. Champs (United Kingdom) 14 out of 14 found this review helpful As an expert on Nazi Germany, having studied the subject for over 35 years, having grown to understand its causes and motivations and how these lead to an appalling - yet well stated intent - to massacre and conquer, this film simply captivates and overwhelms. I had heard a great deal of criticism levelled at Tom Cruise for attempting to play a 6ft 2 Colonel who is regarded as the chief hero of the German resistance. br / br /However, with one tiny inaccuracy at the start of the film, it proceeded in its relentless journey to impress time after time, with its locations, infinitesimal attention to detail which can only be described as a triumph of research and its utterly moving telling of a story doomed to fail from the day it was conceived. br / br /If ever there was a tale about how not to carry out a military coup this is it. Endless good intentions utterly ruined by a total failure of communications. br / br /I found the scene at The Berghof, when Stauffenberg has to get Hitler to sign the Walkure amendment to enable the plan to take shape, simply unbearable in its tension. Every member of the senior German government was instantly recognisable to me without any names being used and most of them not speaking, they were that superbly portrayed and chosen. The exceptional detail of the Berghof layout was just awe-inspiring. br / br /The aircraft scene (which there is an interesting documentary about on the disc) is again outstanding, this is exactly how Hitler travelled. Even the way everyone reluctantly puts out their cigarettes (Hitler loathed smoking)as he arrives. The focus on a mosquito biting a guard - emphasising the sultry summer heat and mosquito infested Rastenburg site was genius. You didn't have to do it, but in doing so, for detail freaks like me, this was extraordinary. br / br /The acting was outstanding, simple as that. I may not get an Oscar or any awards, but I regard this film as one of the finest historical recreations ever made. br / br /To all involved thank you. I and several others were in floods of tears at the end when I saw this twice at the cinema, and already three times on Blu-Ray. Never mind the digital copy that sits on my iPhone so I can bore others to death at will. br / br /I cannot say anything bad about this film. It was a risk to make it, asking for massive criticism and yet its sensitivity, detail and accuracy, especially using (even if unintentionally in one case) the actual locations where possible, just made it as near perfect as can be reasonable 65 years past the event. br / 5 stars it's that good!! June 17, 2009 S. Jones (wales) 4 out of 4 found this review helpful For me the best film of the year by far. The cast although surprising ! did an excellent job and in Blueray form the cinematography is stunning and the general atmosphere of the film does an excellent job of immersing you into the gripping story. br /Tom Cruise has thrown himself into the role and really is outstanding. br /I have given this 5 stars and I really do think it's that good, the extras on the bluray are fascinating in particular the Valkerie Legacy documentary A Stunning Historical Spectacle March 4, 2009 Steven Stewart (steveo.stewart@hotmail.co.uk) 12 out of 22 found this review helpful We all know who Hitler is. If you don't, you're an idiot. If you don't, let me give you a very short and vague lesson as to the man that is Hitler. Hitler = very evil man, killed many people, tried to create a German empire and almost succeeded, became a bit too power hungry and had his allies turn against him. Now you know Hitler, then this can lead you on the path to understanding this film and just exactly what operation Valkyrie was. br / br /Operation Valkyrie is an operation put in place by Hitler which ensures that in the event of allied bombings on major German cities that may cause disruption to law order and the upper authorities, that order and law is upheld. This is the basic ways in which operation Valkyrie would work and the movie tells the story of how Colonel Claus von Staufenberg (Cruise) and other major figures in Hitler's army attempt to use operation Valkyrie to their advantage to help the takeover of Hitler's government after he's assassinated. br / br /Of course, many people can be forgiven for thinking that Hitler's Germany was all on his side. After all, that's the way it is portrayed in our school history lessons. Very rarely are we shown the good side of Germany, and very rarely are we taught about the numerous attempts on the Fuhrer's life. "Valkyrie" brings one of the more infamous attempts on Hitler's life to the big screen, which develops into one of the most thrilling movies of the year. br / br /The film itself starts off with an attempt on Hitler's life as Major-General Henning von Tresckow (Kenneth Branagh) hides a bomb within a wine case which is brought onto the same plane as Hitler as he leaves the airfield. The Bomb doesn't detonate and Tresckow is approached by fellow conspirator General Friedrich Olbricht (Bill Nighy) who informs Tresckow that another member of their secret committee was arrested and therefore must be replaced. A recommendation is made that General Claus von Staufenberg (Cruise) should be brought in to help develop a new plan of action. br / br /Throughout the film there is some fantastic dialogue which ignites genuine discussion over the nature of the German people during war time. Were all Germans 100% behind Hitler or were they simply taken intimidated by his prowess and posture? From the appearance of this film it would seem that some of his highest ranking generals weren't even an ounce behind him. It's not only the historical depiction that is great about this film but it's more about the way it's filmed and the appearance of the cast. The settings seem authentic and in some senses present an intimidating portrait of the Nazi's we have come to know about today. br / br /Although this film is based around the plot to kill Hitler and restore Germany's dignity before they are invaded by the allies, we see very little of Hitler himself, played by David Bamber. The depiction of the Fuhrer is that of a frail, beaten old man who says very little. This is in high contrast to the electrifying and terrifying speeches we have seen him perform before his followers. Maybe the brief sightings of Hitler allow for the terrifying image we hold to stay within, whilst presenting this brief glimpse to remind us that "this is the man who must die." br / br /It's a brilliantly shot, brilliantly acted and brilliantly paced film. Tom Cruise is astonishing as always and I think the many criticisms that I have heard about this film are highly unjust. Valkyrie June 8, 2009 Leo (Bournemouth) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful The best Blu-ray experience to-date for us. Little Tom manages to convince as von Stauffenberg, and the other (many British!) actors involved all combine to make a very enjoyable and believable story. Special mentions for Eddie Izzard and Bill Nighy, both in roles that one would not expect of them. Buy it. The film's excellent. July 17, 2009 P. Carter I admit to hesitating to buy this film because of Tom Cruise playing the leading role. I thought Tom Cruise's American accent would annoy me considering Von Stauffenberg was German. However I decided to buy the film and all I can say is that it was excellent. The cast, although surprising, was perfect. Well worth a rating in excess of five stars. Take my advice and buy a copy of this film. Showing reviews 1-5 of 18 1 2 3 4 Next »

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