Downfall

APRIL 1945, A NATION AWAITS ITS... DOWNFALL

In April of 1945, Germany stands at the brink of defeat with the Russian Army closing in from the east and the Allied Expeditionary Force attacking from the west. In Berlin, capital of the Third Reich, Adolf Hitler proclaims that Germany will still achieve victory and orders his generals and advisers to fight to the last man. When the end finally does come, and Hitler lies dead by his own hand, what is left of his military must find a way to end the killing that is the Battle of Berlin, and lay down their arms in surrender.

Director: Oliver Hirschbiegel
Cast: Bruno Ganz , Alexandra Maria Lara , Corinna Harfouch , Ulrich Matthes , Juliane Köhler , Heino Ferch , Christian Berkel , Thomas Kretschmann , Ulrich Noethen , Birgit Minichmayr

Genres: Drama , History , War

Release date: 2004-09-16

Rating: 7.9

Runtime: 155minutes

Budget: 16M

Revenue: 92M

Production Companies: NDR , ORF , ARD Degeto , EOS Entertainment , WDR , RAI , Constantin Film

Reviews:

  • Emmett Frederick
    Visually stunning but lacked a compelling storyline. The movie was more style than substance.
    Rating: 3

  • Rene Navarro
    A fun, light-hearted movie that's perfect for a weekend watch. Not too deep, but enjoyable.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Finley Frazier
    Loved every minute of it! The dialogue was witty, and the chemistry between the actors was fantastic.
    Rating: 5

  • Bodhi Wilson
    A touching and heartfelt movie. The performances felt genuine, and the story was beautiful.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Megan Wiley
    Too much focus on special effects and not enough on the story. It felt like a missed opportunity.
    Rating: 2.5