Review of Valkyrie (2008) by Michael Wilmington for Movie City News — 31 Dec 2008

As a high-gloss, high-powered, high tech (WW2 era) thriller, with real-life overtones, it's often hell on wheels.

This review of Valkyrie (2008) was written by Michael Wilmington and published by Movie City News on 31 Dec 2008.

Valkyrie has generally received positive reviews.

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