Tom Cruise a Nazi?

Rating: 6/10 (23 March 2010)

Tom Cruise a Nazi? In this film Tom Cruise plays Colonel Claus Von Stauffenberg as a member of the Nazi party who tries to kill Hitler and end World War II with his fellow conspirators. Obviously he fails because we all know Hitler didn't get assassinated but during the whole movie you are pondering how he fails and that is the only reason why this film is somewhat interesting. This is the only film that you may know nothing about but still know how it's going to end. Bryan Singer, who made the only good "X-Men" films, does a good job by making a film seem like there is a lot of action in it but realistically it's just a bunch of close-ups of Tom Cruise looking constipated. Mr. Singer didn't cast Mr. Cruise for his acting ability but rather for his presence or quite simply his star power. This was supposed to be Tom Cruise's comeback movie after the commercial failure of "Mission Impossible 3". At best, this movie achieved lukewarm reviews from critics to audience alike. Watching this movie you realize why Tom Cruise is an action star and not known for his dramatic performances even though he had a few. Tom Cruise may look just like the person he is playing but you got to wonder if this film could have been better if anyone else played his role, for example Leo? The whole supporting cast effortlessly out acts Mr. Cruise and it's almost embarrassing for him because he seems to be trying so hard. All in all it' s a decent film if there is nothing else at the video store and I feel lucky that I didn't spend more than 3 dollars on it by going to the theater.
3 out of 5 stars
Cool factor: Nazis
Lame Factor: Hardly any action in what appeared to be an action movie.