Actually pretty good

Rating: 8/10 (28 December 2008)

Being already familiar with the story, the personalities, and the era, I expected more period false notes to criticize, but there actually weren't that many. I didn't even notice the accents or lack thereof, but then when such as Branagh and Stamp are on screen, their talent is what I notice. I recall reading many references by those who were there that duty at, or even visits to, the swampy Wolfschanze wartime headquarters were an ordeal, especially in summer, so the bit about killing the mosquito was terrific. The aircraft were great! But upon leaving the theater,the character and the performance that left the best impression, and was the most memorable, was Thomas Kretschmann's, perfect! and I agree, he would have made a far better Stauffenberg.