Valkyrie

:3d laughing:

 

Don, you just explained it perfectly. Who thought that this would be a good role for Tom Cruise?

 

I thought the same thing, but when they started making the film they showed a picture of the real guy and Tom. They looked eerily similar.

But my guess is the real guy was a foot taller... :lol:

 

ehhh... get over TC's 'too weird for even Becks and Posh' bizarre off-camera personna.

He's a once and maybe 'Moom pitchur' star. I watched MI3 and thought it was fun. On the whole, though, I still prefer Jackie Chan.

 

Tom Cruise has always made decent movies, (except for Cocktail). I woner if this one is worth seeing?

 

He can't pull of wearing a Nazi uniform like Prince Harry.

I've just read a synopsis and it looks like the kind of film that will just make me angry. Modern WWII movies fail when compared to the greats such as the Longest Day, Battle of Brittain and the Dam Busters.

Plus - no modern film has given English terraces anywhere near good enough tunes to sing - The Great Escape and the Dam Busters (sung when playing Germany) lift the crowd.

 

I'm w/ Stu here. Von Stauffenberg was one of the only principled individuals in Nazi Germany and I don't have faith in Hollywood, especially that little man, to do him justice. I'll just reread that part in Rise & Fall of 3rd Reich if I want some more info on him.

Although Saving Private Ryan would be the exception to the rule. Thank you Mr. Hanks for your sweat and endeavor, you did yourself proud.

 

Also, thought 'Band of Brothers' was quite good, though not really a movie but a dramatic series. LOTS of British actors playing American parts. I really enjoyed it and thought it seem quite real.

Love the Longest Day.