Downfall

[zombiewolf]

This is a VERY differnet war film.
Hitler is made human

[mr chris]

Different but very well shot and very watchable in my opinon

[STEED]

I really like that scene when Hitler goes into a rage and throws his coloured pencils down and declares the war is lost, the times I read that in books. Classic film one of the best films I have ever seen on the last days of the Berlin Battle.

[mr chris]

Originally Posted by STEED

I really like that scene when Hitler goes into a rage and throws his coloured pencils down and declares the war is lost, the times I read that in books. Classic film one of the best films I have ever seen on the last days of the Berlin Battle.

Gotta agree with you there Steed. I really thought the shots of when everyone in the cellar is haveing a huge party and outside the city is falling apart was very well done. It just made me thing they did not want to face up to what was going to happen to them so they tryed to lose themselfs in drink. Was glad the truedel Jungel made it out safe she just seem to be a rabbit caught in the headlights.

[flintlock]

I really enjoyed this movie a lot. It's a very well cast film, and it certainly left an impact on me. I recall all the controversy surrounding it before it was even released.

Highly recommended.

[Kapitan_Phillips]

It is a tremendous film. It has almost the same impact as Das Boot in terms of telling the war from a different side. Its not done enough, in my opinion

[DAB]

Originally Posted by mr chris

Was glad the truedel Jungel made it out safe she just seem to be a rabbit caught in the headlights.

I would point out that the real Frau Jungel didn't make it out safe, that was dramatic licence on the part of the film makers

And some of her actions by her own admission are controversial and ambigious. Downfall is one of the best films about the last war made but its not completely accurate and one or two of its choices for hero's are 'interesting'

[Heibges]

Originally Posted by mr chris

Gotta agree with you there Steed. I really thought the shots of when everyone in the cellar is haveing a huge party and outside the city is falling apart was very well done. It just made me thing they did not want to face up to what was going to happen to them so they tryed to lose themselfs in drink. Was glad the truedel Jungel made it out safe she just seem to be a rabbit caught in the headlights.

This was really a great movie. I liked how the theme of loyalty was explored. In this regard in reminded me a lot of Oberst Redl.

I always laugh when I see folks who are supposed to be in charge throwing things. I know in the Army showing outward signs of frustration is seriously frowned upon, and can really tank you on your efficiency report. From my friends who attended Ranger School, I also heard that throwing you canteen, ruck, or helmet is a good way to get yourself "voted" out of Ranger School.