Review of Valkyrie (2008) by Stefan G — 26 Nov 2013

Sure, it may come across as basically another World War II thriller to some, but I think that this film doesn't get enough attention. The performances are actually very good, and it's one of the few films in which Tom Cruise wasn't a poor casting choice.

Granted, I can see why Germany wouldn't like the idea, but he actually performs very well in this movie, as does the rest of the cast. The film's interesting premise is helped further by the film's attention to detail, and also the high production values.

The drama is actually rather effective, which I found to be quite surprising for many reasons. Overall, it's a film that's not to be missed, and I doubt that I can find much fault, though I think it would be better if they could fit in at least few action scenes.