:Downfall" - the Hitler's final days

Posted by Victor Khomenko (M) on August 28, 2005 at 12:45:56

The German film about last days of Hitler and his Reich is presented through the eys of his secretary. Bruno Ganz gives us yet another Hitler, and is convincing. Romanian born Alexandra Maria Lara plays the secretary... you might recall her in Dr. Zhivago, where she played Tonya.

Films like that should not be analyzed using standard movies measures. For their subject matter is so significant that it propells them towards glorious fiish, even if your typical attributes leave something to be desired.

The movie gives a plausible presentation of the last days, and as such it immediately occupies the spot among recommended history films.

You could argue about some episodes, but that is hardly important, as the overall package is strong.

If you love history, or if you want your children to learn and most importantly FEEL the pulse of that era, this is a good movie to spend three hours.

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Topic - :Downfall" - the Hitler's final days - Victor Khomenko 12:45:56 08/28/05 (16)

Films like that should not be analyzed using standard movies measures - Corndog71 09:35:10 08/30/05 (0)

A very phony portrait of the man: I don't know if - tinear 17:56:05 08/29/05 (1)

Re: A very phony portrait of the man: I don't know if - jamesgarvin 16:11:55 08/30/05 (0)

Re: 2 quick points to make... - Gee LP 13:49:09 08/29/05 (3)

There are always some What If's... - Victor Khomenko 18:12:27 08/29/05 (2)

Re: There will always be What Ifs... - Gee LP 19:14:34 08/29/05 (1)

Re: There will always be What Ifs... - Victor Khomenko 19:56:22 08/29/05 (0)

Re: :Downfall" - the Hitler's final days - Auricle 13:15:41 08/29/05 (0)

Re: :Downfall" - the Hitler's final days - jamesgarvin 12:45:44 08/29/05 (3)

Re: :Downfall" - the Hitler's final days - Victor Khomenko 13:31:58 08/29/05 (2)

Re: :Downfall" - the Hitler's final days - jamesgarvin 15:02:57 08/29/05 (1)

Re: :Downfall" - the Hitler's final days - Victor Khomenko 18:14:33 08/29/05 (0)

Re: :Downfall" - the Hitler's final days - patrickU 07:39:45 08/29/05 (1)

Re: :Downfall" - the Hitler's final days - Victor Khomenko 08:24:38 08/29/05 (0)

When you see people voluntarily dying with the fuhrer it has an impact . . . - mr grits 17:00:54 08/28/05 (1)

I think you've got it right - Victor Khomenko 06:35:45 08/29/05 (0)

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