Review of Downfall (1997) by Robert S — 25 Sep 2012

Probably my all time favorite movie!!! Bruno Ganz is mesmerizing as Hitler and Alexandra Maria Lara is awesome as Traudl Junge!!!

This review of Downfall (1997) was written by Robert S on 25 Sep 2012.

Downfall has generally received very positive reviews.

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