Excellent!

Rating: 9/10 (3 January 2009)

I agree with mojaverose in that it is much easier to understand what is going on in the movie if you know some background information prior to seeing it. On the History channel I watched an excellent documentary about Stauffenberg and the several overlooked attempts to assassinate Hitler and I do believe watching the documentary allowed me to walk into the movie with a much greater interest and walk out with a FAR greater appreciation. There is no narrator in the movie explaining the events so if you don't already know what's going on, you're going to have to pay attention to every word and detail to catch up on what is happening (there is not much action and lots of conversation in the beginning of the movie).
Overall, whether or not you're a history buff, this movie is a must-see. It perfectly portrayed the feeling of desperation of those who were against the Nazi government and wanted to stop it. The last 10 minutes of the movie left me in tears. I will definitely watch it again.