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Mood:
Suspenseful Clever Contemplative Captivating
Plot:
Assassination Attempt Heroic Mission Political Conspiracy Deadly Dishonesty Heroes State Affairs Head of State more...
Genres:
Drama Historical Thriller Period War
Time/Period:
20th Century World War 2
Place:
Germany
Praise:
Blockbuster Controversial
Style:
All Star Cast
Based on:
Based on True Story
Attitudes:
Serious Realistic
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Violent Content

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Valkyrie, 2008

Starring: Tom Cruise, Kenneth Branagh

Directed by: Bryan Singer

Written by: Christopher McQuarrie

Language: English, German

Country: USA, Germany

Runtime: 115 min

MPAA Rating: PG_13

Rating:7.2

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The mood of Valkyrie is suspenseful, clever, and contemplative. The plot centers around an assassination attempt, a political conspiracy, and state affairs. It is a drama, thriller, and historical movie. Stylistically, Valkyrie features an all-star cast. In approach, it is serious and realistic. The setting is Germany. Valkyrie happens during World War 2. It is originally a true story. The movie is known for being controversial and a blockbuster. Note that Valkyrie includes violent content.

Summary of Valkyrie

Col. Claus von Stauffenberg (Tom Cruise) serves Germany with loyalty and pride but fears that Hitler will destroy his country if allowed to run unchecked. With time running out for Germany and the rest of Europe, von Stauffenberg joins a group of like-minded, high-ranking men who want to overthrow the Nazi regime from within. With everything he holds dear in the balance, von Stauffenberg becomes the trigger man in a plot to assassinate the evil dictator.

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Language:	English, German
Country:	USA, Germany
Release date:	25 December 2008
Runtime:	115 min

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Tom Cruise

as Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg

Kenneth Branagh

as Major-General Henning von Tresckow

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Entertainment Weekly

The mechanics of the actual plot are pretty amazing. Singer has assembled a top-notch international cast. Full Review

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by: Lisa Schwarzbaum

Variety

Has visual splendor galore, but is a cold work lacking in the requisite tension and suspense. Full Review

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by: Todd McCarthy

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Movie making, and storytelling at the highest level. What strikes me about this film is the craftsmanship, editing and acting. Because I am a history buff, and I know the story so well it was like watching history come to life,... Read and rate it

10.January.2011
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by: Netflowers
Netflowers rated this movie0/10

If this was on TV, like an HBO original movie. It'd get great hype and everyone would appreciate it. The movie never skipped a beat, kept that tension up, even though everyone knows what the deal is. Even then, it painted a picture worth lookin at.... Read and rate it

20.September.2010
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by: Patrick
Patrick rated this movie0/10

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