Valkyrie is an account of the final utterly audacious attempt to assassinate Hitler. Cruise as well as host of British luminaries, such as Terence Stamp, manage to carry off a complex, but gripping tale of disillusionment, political manoeuvring and ultimately thrilling execution. For Cruise, it is a surprisingly muted performance which might have benefited from surfacing more of his natural charisma while others feel a bit miscast as they simply look too British, even British army at times.Of course, we know how it sadly turns out at the outset, but like Apollo 13, it's a compelling journey to get there.
Verdict: Last assassination hero.
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