written by Kimm742 on 10/07/2010
Valkyrie is set in WW2 Germany, but isn't a war film. It is about the plot (by senior German officers) to assassinate Hitler in a bid to put Germany back on a less self-destructive path. Cruise plays Count Claus Von Stauffenberg- officer, aristocrat, war hero and patriot- and plays him well.
This is a fairly tense thriller, keeping you on the edge of your seat as the fortunes of the would-be assassins wax and wane, and (having read a LOT of material on this subject)I would say that it is historically accurate and factual.
Why "Valkyrie"? This was the code word to activate the reserve army in Berlin in case of a revolt or invasion. Excellent suspense film.