What a Movie !!! A Masterpiece indeed !

Rating: 10/10 (20 November 2009)

At times there comes a movie which haunts you. You are afraid to see it again and yet end up doing just that! Schindler's List was one, Der Untergang is another. The story authentic in most parts, the performances awesome and the jingo stuff is low! Bruno Ganz made me believe that he is indeed the Fuhrer. One gets a glimpse into the man, his sick philosophy of life and his stubborn refusal to feel accept defeat. While the scenes where Hitler explains and justifies his actions frighten and anger you, the one in which Albert Speer says goodbye to him bring tears into your eyes. What a show by Bruna Ganz. The scene of his reaction to Himmler's betrayal is awesome! Whilst he execute Feigelein to extract revenge for Himmler's betrayal, he is considerate to Junge Traudl, even telling her "I wish i could have given you a better present.", while giving the cyanide capsules. That is exactly what sets this movie apart. The authenticity and the cold presentation of facts! Maria Lara too deserves credit for being Junge Traudl. The young follower who doesn't know whether to like or hate the Fuhrer. Magda Goebbels sent a chill down my spine! The rest of the cast too perform beautifully.
However one sore point is that justice was not done to Joseph Goebbels, who was in fact the most educated and intelligent of all Nazis. A dark genius, he is simply portrayed as someone who merely parrots what Hitler says. Besides Goebbels did not shoot himself or his wife. They were shot at the back of the head by an SS officer as ordered by him.
But these can be forgiven. All in all its worth every second of your time. By the way it's not for the faint hearted!