-''What's the point of that''? Eva Braun -''It's my wish''! Adolf Hitler

Rating: 9/10 (21 April 2005)

Downfall (2004) **** This powerful and thought provoking drama with great performances just confirmed my delightedness towards German cinema. Now I can surely say that is my favorite of all European cinemas. Starting with brilliant silent pictures such as ''The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari'' (1919), ''Nosferatu''(1922) Fritz Lang's ''Metropolis''(1927), through masterpieces in early talky era (''M'' and ''Dr. Mabuse''), then ''The Thin Drum'', ''Das Boot'' or ''Wings of Desire'' in 1970s and 1980s and finally with superb modern movies such as ''Nowhere in Africa'', ''Goodbye, Lenin!'', ''Head-On'' and, of course, this gem. All great movies from various directors in various periods. Excuse me for noting all that in this comment, but I was enchanted after I saw this grim and moving picture... Well, it's said enough. ''Downfall'' is refreshing, dialog  driven, beautifully told movie with some absolutely amazing characterizations and performances. Paralax  perspective gave it an extra credit and profoundness in portraying this highly-controversial subject. Bravo!