Review of Downfall (2004) by Unho P — 03 Mar 2011

One of the most accurate portrayals of Adolf Hitler in film history.

This review of Downfall (2004) was written by Unho P on 03 Mar 2011.

Downfall has generally received very positive reviews.

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Downfall, or Der Untergang in German, is directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel, and it stars Bruno Ganz and Alexandra Maria Lara in a historical…

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A masterpiece. Bruno Ganz as Hitler is phenomenal. Best portrayal I've ever seen. Utterly fascinating and engrossing. A movie at it's absolute best…

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By Matt H (2,287) on 25 Jul 2018

A really good film. This film was great in it's telling of the final days of Hitler and the Third Reich…

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