Downfall (Film)

Gimpymoo · 21 Nov 2007 at 13:53

Has anyone saw this?

I only discovered its existence today. Am going to watch this evening.

Just wondered what people here thought of the film.

modo77 · 21 Nov 2007 at 14:19

Its a very good film, well worth a watch.

Gimpymoo · 21 Nov 2007 at 14:28

Its strange thought that I dont recall ever hearing anything about it yet it was released 3 years ago.

modo77 · 21 Nov 2007 at 14:32

Probably because its in german and didn't come out here.

tres · 21 Nov 2007 at 14:34

wicked film, was on tv last saturday, very good portrayal of the end of hitler from their point of view.. almost refreshing to see a WW2 film without any allies!

Converge · 21 Nov 2007 at 14:50

modo77 said:
Probably because its in german and didn't come out here.

Yes it did, i saw it at the VUE cinema in Portsmouth.

Needless to say, it wasn't showing long.

hogfather · 21 Nov 2007 at 15:07

It is absolutely brilliant, you'll be blown away. Very powerful, claustrophobic film.

Sh3rlock · 21 Nov 2007 at 15:36

Tis a good good film, very sorta "behind the scenes"

I liked it.

MookJong · 21 Nov 2007 at 15:55

I thought it was excellent, we were just talking about it in the pub the other Friday.

platypus · 21 Nov 2007 at 15:56

It's brilliant, certainly one of the best films I've seen.

Azagoth · 21 Nov 2007 at 17:32

Very good film indeed. I'd also like to point out the film 'Conspiracy' too, if you haven't seen it and thought 'Downfall' was good then try and grab it. You'll be shocked!

p4radox · 21 Nov 2007 at 17:46

It's really good. It's been on TV a few times recently actually...

squawkBOX · 21 Nov 2007 at 17:53

I'm in agreement with everyone else here, The Downfall (Der Untergang) is a great film. I'm not the biggest fan of war related films but this one is great.

If you liked that film, look at a few other German language films that have been coming out recently: The Lives of Others (Das Leben der Anderen) and The Counterfeiters (Die Fälscher). Both kinda similar in their style.

Anyone got any other recommendations?

I'm lucky that I manage to get most of these films in the Cineworld Cinema in Glasgow, its quite good for showing international movies.

Dougsnake · 21 Nov 2007 at 18:35

Agree that downfall is a great film and the lives of others is excellent too can also reccomend black book aka zwart boek will look out for the counterfeiters

loltim · 21 Nov 2007 at 18:57

Awesome film, she's so hot too, Traudl Junge

Squark · 21 Nov 2007 at 19:09

Great film.

plus the Hitler/XBL parody is very funny

Dougsnake · 21 Nov 2007 at 19:33

Tim said:
she's so hot too, Traudl Junge

yeah i think so too better pic here http://imdb.com/gallery/hh/0487884/...gallery&path_key=Lara, Alexandra Maria&seq=14

Agent0range · 21 Nov 2007 at 22:23

Dougsnake said:
*snip*

hawt!

The Downfall is brilliant, I watched it a few years ago when it was first released - just randomly stumbled on it. One of my favourite films, the atmosphere is amazing and the feeling of total desperation as the Reich crumbles is fantastic. Bruno Ganz did a brilliant job playing Hitler. Loved every minute of it

Also The Lives of Others is another cracking film and definitely worth a watch. It isn't as riveting as The Downfall, and many say it does feel like it drags on (I don't think that personally) but the ending and the way the whole operation unfolds was amazing - really powerful stuff.

German cinema 4tw? Anyone got any other quality German films they can recommend?

Scythe · 21 Nov 2007 at 22:39

Tis a great film.
I'd love the Hitlet/XBL parody lots and lots

warren_1979 · 21 Nov 2007 at 22:55

Downfall - great film, you can see the human side in monsters.

Another vote for 'The Lives of Others' here too