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The Downfall

Postby Ian » Mon Mar 09, 2009 6:40 am

Anyone seen this German movie about Hitler's last days? Any good?
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Postby Gennis » Mon Mar 09, 2009 6:25 pm

Yeah I've seen it at the cinema (Known here as Der Untergang) and it's awesome. Bruno portrays Hitler perfect, really outstanding! I can't remember that much about it, but it is definitely a must-see! :) I own it on DVD.

The 8.4 rating it has on IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0363163/)is spot-on.
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Postby snaps » Mon Mar 09, 2009 7:35 pm

I thoroughly recommend it. It tells the story straight as related by Fraulein Jundl (?) one of Hitlers secretaries. The unravelling madness is never overdone. The subdued smokey greys and browns of the cinematography underline this. Every moment is believable. One of those films that grabs you by the shoulders and pulls you in and doesnt let go until the end, when you need to spend a coupla hours in recovery trying to answer all the questions raging in your head. (I have the DVD, it was a birthday gift, I have wierd friends!) One to see from time to time when that mood takes you. if you liked the realism of Das Boot you will love it. Havent seen Valkyrie yet, but will soon.
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Re: The Downfall

Postby bruno » Mon Mar 09, 2009 8:30 pm

codyw1 wrote:Anyone seen this German movie about Hitler's last days? Any good?


A must see.
Dark, sick and oppressive, with a very believable Hitler (maybe I have some reservations about Eva Braun).
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Postby Ian » Tue Mar 10, 2009 1:29 am

Cool, thanks guys. It's definitely on my list now. :D
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Postby Ian » Wed Mar 11, 2009 1:28 am

Managed to pick this up for just $13 yesterday afternoon. Will be watching it this weekend!
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Postby Gennis » Thu Mar 12, 2009 10:13 pm

Cool :D I think you'll love it! ;)
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Postby Ian » Tue Mar 17, 2009 2:26 am

Haven't seen it yet, alas. Been hit with the flu this week, so not watching it under those circumstances! :roll:
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