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Alec Guinness becomes Hitler, and it is the most realistic portrayal I've ever seen. Derek Jacoby and Anthony Hopkins come no where close to this in their respective films, Inside The Third Reich and The Bunker. This is like a color camera capturing Hitler speaking in English. It is frightening yet has touches of humor, especially when the announcement of Hitlers death is made to the other residents of the bunker, you see a pretty blond woman reach for her small case containing cyanide capsules and cigarettes. She chooses the cigarettes and she and everyone else in the room light up. The most memorable line in the film is Hitler trying to conjure up some of the old charismatic magic of the past, addressing a young captain played by Simon Ward. "The Gods give their love only to those who demand the impossible. Mankind is ruled by will, by determination. When the will is thrust by genius, it generates a force which throughout history has proved irresistible". Great film. Now if only it were released on DVD.
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Sir Alec Guinness' portrayal of the Nazi leader in the final days of the Third Reich was to say the least, chilling. He had the madman down, though questions of accuracy regarding Hitler's state of being at that time did not get the full treatment.
The possibility that Hitler was suffering from Parkinson's Disease (i.e., the confirmed trembling) and the wracked state of his body and mind thanks to Dr. Morrell's drugs was not really dealt with here.
The part of Hitler's musings, going on about the good old days and what he planned to do after the war was over, this was true. How Hitler could detach himself from the reality that was the bunker and the destruction of the world around him and talk about buildings, monuments and the like...this was confirmed, that he spent a great deal of time babbling about these things.
Also, some of the events do not appear to have been accurate -- a girl showing up to get Iron Crosses and witnessing the execution of Hermann Fegelein has not been confirmed. Fegelein, the SS liasion to Hitler and who married Gretl Braun, Eva's sister was hauled back to the bunker and executed, that is true, but Eva's upset reaction to this does not appear to have been the case. Apparently, she did nothing to stop Fegelein's shooting, even though she knew about it.
In addition, Hitler's ranting at Eva right before their suicides does not appear to have occurred. There were people, including Martin Bormann and Heinz Linge (Hitler's valet) right outside the door to the room where it happened. They didn't hear that, though they did hear the shot that killed Hitler.
The movie suffers from a real feeling of short funds, though it may have been made this way to look bleak.
I have noticed many comparisons of Guinness' performance to that of Sir Anthony Hopkins in "The Bunker." Hopkins was also masterful, though that movie had its problems, too.
This one is interesting for Guinness' great performance as Hitler, but that is about all that holds it together.
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Questionable historical accuracy, actors unsuited for the parts (who chose these people?)and overacting galore--but still a movie to watch for these very reasons. Alec Guinness did his best but IMO went over the top, even for a fanatical Hitler. At times almost comical to watch, even given the subject matter. Still, it has its moments and is definitely recommended for anyone interested in the final days of the Nazi leader. Just don't expect a well-acted and accurate portrayal and you won't be disappointed. Very entertaining in its own way despite its faults and B movie aura.
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This vivid portrait of Hitler in his wanning days is nothing short of magnificent. This movie combines drama with documentry. Actually footage is cleverly interspaced during the movie to provide shocking reality checks to the bizarre events occuring in the bunker. In this movie we can see how Hitler became the victim of his own doomsday prophetcies. His cruelty remained with him to the last, and Guiness provides a emotional look at the last few days of his life. There will certainly be a debate over this movie and "The Bunker" with Anthony Hopkins. For me this was always the better film in terms of its intensity. The movie almost seems like a play and it moves along rapidly to its bitter finish. Some may think Guinness is too high strung in his Hitler, but his acting is nonetheless superb. Its seems almost like playing Hitler has become a main theatrical role to play. If so then Alec Guinness provides the leading example.
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This vivid portrait of Hitler in his wanning days is nothing short of magnificent. This movie combines drama with documentry. Actually footage is cleverly interspaced during the movie to provide shocking reality checks to the bizarre events occuring in the bunker. In this movie we can see how Hitler became the victim of his own doomsday prophetcies. His cruelty remained with him to the last, and Guiness provides a emotional look at the last few days of his life. There will certainly be a debate over this movie and "The Bunker" with Anthony Hopkins. For me this was always the better film in terms of its intensity. The movie almost seems like a play and it moves along rapidly to its bitter finish. Some may think Guinness is too high strung in his Hitler, but his acting is nonetheless superb. Its seems almost like playing Hitler has become a main theatrical role to play. If so then Alec Guinness provides the leading example.
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