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Worthy, but........ , 6 September 2006
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Downfall
on DVD
(2004)
Starring: Bruno Ganz, Alexandra Maria Lara, Corinna Harfouch
Director: Oliver Hirschbiegel
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Well, the acting was first class, without a doubt, but: - it was in German, with sub-titles (nothing wrong with that, but don't be caught by surprise) - it was really bleak, naturally, given the subject matter. Children being given suicide pills, and husbands shooting their wives before turning the gun on themselves - it is not exactly uplifting stuff. On the positive side: - utterly convincing acting - looked historically accurate (don't know enough to say for sure) You have to prepare yourself to watch this film. If you are interested in the subject matter - it is a must see. Depressed and suicidal types should definitely give this one a miss, though.
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