An overlooked FANTASTIC film

Rating: 9/10 (31 August 2010)

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I'm glad to see I wasn't the only one who felt the film was overlooked/critiqued wrongly/under minded. Tom Cruise, while he may not be the kind of guy you like in public, is a wonderful actor. I have enjoyed every film he's done. Valkyrie has to be his Oscar worthy role to date. (I was shocked he wasn't even nominated while those who were failed in comparison). Tom was powerful. when he spoke his posture and attitude resembled that of a soldier in that time period. And when he didn't speak he was emotional, his facial expressions speaking for him. The guy he portrays was a war vet and still is a soldier. In the opening of the film he loses an eye and a hand. But the guy is still active in the military, and carries himself as if he wasn't even a cripple. Throughout the film he is pushed to the limit but carries through that sticks to me with awe. Great film and ending with the words "Long live free Germany" (or something like that) right before a firing squad. Yeah, Tom Cruise looks crazy. But let's be fair film association! The guy was Oscar-worthy in a performance that reminds you of the fallen soldiers who fought to eliminate Hitler. I give the film a 9/10, because even with the greatest film, there are flaws here and there. But a high rating because for a film about history, it keeps you watching it until the end. Watch it and judge for yourself.