Tag: World War II
“Valkyrie” reviewed by Will Woods
by Will Woods on Dec.26, 2008, under Will Woods' Brain
If you want a good Nazi flick for Christmas, then the Bryan Singer directed “Valkyrie” delivers. Tom Cruise as Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg leads a usual suspects list of British actors (Bill Nighy, Tom Wilkinson, Kenneth Branagh, Terrance Stamp, Kevin McNally and Eddie Izzard) in plot to assassinate Hitler from within the ranks of Hitler’s own army and government. This true story written for the big screen by Christopher McQuarrie and Nathan Alexander provides fact driven suspense that does an excellent job of keeping the audience wondering what’s next, even though the final outcome is known. Even though “Valkyrie” is heavy with historical facts, it remains entertaining. (continue reading…)
