Review of Valkyrie (2008) by Muskrat147 — 07 Oct 2016

Though thoroughly entertaining and suspenseful, its poor casting choices, misdirection, and uneven performances cause Valkyrie to lose its potential to be the next best historical thriller.

This review of Valkyrie (2008) was written by Muskrat147 on 07 Oct 2016.

Valkyrie has generally received positive reviews.

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