An excellent portrayal of Adolf Hitler's last days as the Fuhrer

Rating: 10/10 (4 February 2006)

When I first picked this film up I have to admit I was not expecting such a captivating, well executed film. The film itself is based off of Hitler's last days in his bunker in Berlin. It accurately portrays what happens most of the time. You actually see Hitler physically deteriorating due to the immense weight of the news of his forces being repeatedly pushed back and the Russians surrounding him. He begins to delude himself into thinking that his generals are all out to usurp him from his power. Even to the last however he refuses to admit defeat and takes his own life. After that the situation in the Bunker turns to complete chaos, order is thrown to the winds and it is everyman to himself. The movie is told from one of Hitler's personal secretaries recollection. The actors chosen for this film are of very high quality and reenacted the situation as closely as could be done. The film is filled with emotion and it is clearly able to be seen the turmoil caused by Hitler's suicide on all the people surrounding him. Overall this film is a must see for the avid World War II film buff. The film also does an extremely good job in coming across neutrally and not trying to sway a person one way or the other.