Absolutely mesmerizing ! A thunderbolt performance by Bruno Ganz

Rating: 10/10 (10 November 2012)

WW2 flicks are always challenging and intriguing. Many have shocked and blown our minds with their spectacular special effects, bone chilling violence and brutality, utter realism and adrenaline action. But, not so often comes a movie as this caliber where each set-piece fits perfectly and aced by the evil genius himself.. !!
I cant describe any more words of sheer joy and satisfaction of seeing the lead actor Bruno Ganz essaying the role of Fuhrer with such authority and ingenuity. I wish they could have given him a belated Oscar for his spellbinding performance. I had seen bits and parts of this flick on TV.. but recently watched it in full and just got blown over by it.
I think this movie is the best World War 2 movie ever made with such clarity and 100% real movie where SFX and other elements take a backseat (although they are also top notch) and sheer acting stands out...
It was absolute joy and excitement to watch Bruno transform himself into Fuhrer and justifying the "Downfall" to the very end.
If you ever want to watch Hitler in his final days this is IT.