VALKYRIE (Released to Theaters USA 2008)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.5|5.0 Starsìììì

Valkyrie—one of the best directed World War II films—sits among Ben Meyers International Movie Critics favorite films of 2008. The storyline revolves around the Hitler assassination attempt by Germany’s highest ranking military leaders. Great acting and portrayal.

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Storyline

Colonel Claus Von Stauffenberg (Tom Cruise) attempts to assassinate Hitler (David Bamber).

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Bryan Singer for directing efforts. Thank you to Executive Producers Ken Kamins, Chris Lee, John Ottman, Dwight C. Schar, Mark Shapiro, and Daniel M. Snyder; Music Composer John Ottman; and Script Writers Christopher McQuarrie and Nathan Alexander for making possible an outstanding film. Cast include: Tom Cruise, Kenneth Branagh, Bill Nighy, Tom Wilkinson, Terence Stamp, Eddie Izzard and David Bamber.

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. A wonderful presentation for Tom Cruise fans.

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RED PLANET (Theatrical Release USA 2000)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.8|5.0 Starsììì 

Red Planet as a whole lacks likableness. It is flat with no life and has a weak conclusion. 

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Storyline 

An effort to terraform Mars becomes a troubled venture. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Antony Hoffman for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Mark Canton, Bruce Berman, and Jorge Saralegui for making the film possible. Cast includes: Val Kilmer, Carrie-Anne Moss, Tom Sizemore, Benjamin Bratt, Simon Baker, Terence Stamp, Jessica Morton, Caroline Bossi, Bob Neill, and Neil Ross. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Maybe. The movie runs at the average level. 

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