Powetful Drama that Captures the Tension Immensely,

Rating: 8/10 (9 April 2017)

Downfall is a great movie with a very well developed plot and an outstanding cast. It is a very dark, surreal and blunt drama that really dives deep in to the final days of World War II. It does not hold back on the intensity of these times, the dialogue is suspenseful and we are at the edge of our seat throughout, feeling any of these characters could be killed off in any moment.
It can be a bit too "big" at times in terms of performances, not that any of the acting is poor, just a bit too theatrical at times for a film. There are moments, particularly in Hitler's office scenes, that are somewhat Shakespearean, that would have made more sense on stage, it could have been subtler.
The film makes a very controversial decision of humanising Adolf Hitler, portraying a lot of the traumas of this war from his perspective. Though I did not leave this film thinking Hitler is a good person, I did feel for his characters in levels that really surprised me, thanks mainly to a stellar, enticing performance from Bruno Ganz.
It is two and a half hours long, but it does not feel like that. Intense and very well acted, Downfall had me enthralled throughout, worth the watch if you are looking for a good drama.
Conveys the final days of the second World War through the point of view of Hitler's secretary.
Best Performance: Bruno Ganz