I didn't have a problem with Cruise's portrayal of a Nazi BUT I did think the bunker scene with him looking deeply into Eva Braun's eyes and saying "You complete me" was a bit much............. freeman In a message dated 12/27/2008 7:09:12 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, channinglylethom...@worldnet.att.net writes:
Overall, the movie was okay as a suspense film. I think Bryan Singer can handle that kind of a story line however, the film would have been better with some depth to the script and the characterizations. Some improvements I would have made: a) have all the German characters speak with a German accent. I don't think tampering with that basic rule of a WWII film is advised. It's really strange to have them speaking with strong British, American, and German accents. It's kind of off-putting. b) replace Tom Cruise. As an actor, he bring his own background and persona to a role. He can be cocky, funny, romantic, charming, and many other things. What he can't do is tragic, serious, and history- making. He tries to give gravitas to the role by whispering every line and he basically just comes off as wildly miscast. c) I don't know the real history of this plot to assassinate Hitler but I suspect that the real Colonel Von Stauffenberg wasn't a one- dimensional anti-Nazi. I think adding a layer of complexity to the character that probably existed in real life would have made for a better film. That's my take -- I'm wondering if anyone agrees with me or just thinks I'm being picky! Channing Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. **************Don't be the last to know - click here for the latest news that will have people talking. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000021) Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
