An okay political spy historical thriller.

Rating: 7/10 (30 December 2008)

"Valkyrie" sure isn't the greatest film you will ever see, yet it's not the worst as it has plenty of drama and suspense and the plot is filled with intrigue and intense feelings to make any film fan and history buff interested. Star Tom Cruise who isn't the star he used to be still is very adequate here in this role of Col. Claus Von Stauffenberg who during his command time of WWII decides to plot an assassination attempt of the ruthless and evil German ruler Hitler. As you watch the film if your looking for lots of action you will be disappointed, as it's focus and most scenes deal with behind the scenes workings and overthrowing of a secret plan to disguise a government with the end plans leading them to Hitler. Yet any history buff of those times of WWII and those who know German times along with Hitler history will understand the film well. That said I don't want to give away to much info. Overall this is nothing great yet the plot and planning of the film's story is interesting and keeps enough intrigue and drama to make it a view for most history buffs.