|
starring: Anthony Hopkins, Richard Jordan, Cliff Gorman, James Naughton, Michael Lonsdaledirected by: George Schaefer
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786303103082
Format: Color, NTSC
ISBN: 6303103081
Label: Hbo Home Video
Manufacturer: Hbo Home Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Hbo Home Video
Release Date: October 12, 1999
Running Time: 87 minutes
Sales Rank: 3130
Studio: Hbo Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: January 27, 1981
Related Items:
Editorial Review:
Description:
Anthony Hopkins gives an Emmy Award-winning performance as Adolf Hitler over the 105 days of his decline. With the Third Reich crumbling around him, Hitler rages as he faces the final hours before a choice must be made between suicide and surrender.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Life in The Bunker
Before Downfall, there was The Bunker. Nearly the entire movie is watching and listening to Hitler speak about the events at the end of the war. He goes from joy to dispair to suicide in only a few days. It is interesting to see a historical figure in such a situation, with many of his actual words being quoted. We know much about what Hitler did and said near the end because so many of those who were with him were extensively interviewed by Allied intelligence. Not an action adventure, not ... Read More
Rating: - You feel like you were there
The Bunker is one of those movies it seems everyone would find fascinating. Anthony Hopkins, as always, is excellent. I can find nothing to criticize about the movie, because the settings and characters seem authentic, the script intelligent and realistic, the (true) story fascinating, and no noticeable flaws distracting the viewer from the plot. I think the actress who played Eva Braun was considerably prettier than the real person, otherwise, could find nothing that did not ring true. Watch ... Read More
Rating: - Hitler portrayed as pathetic
This film was powerful in depicting the final days of Hitler. Eva Braun was not what I had an envisioned. She was classy and appeared to love Hitler very much. She came to the bunker for the purpose of dying with him as did the family of one of his top aides. That was hard to watch. As usual Anthony Hopkins gave a great performance, and appeared to have studied films of Hitler to portray his body language, etc. At times when he was in a rage, it was hard to understand what he was saying. The ... Read More
Rating:  - Lacks tone and atmosphere
I haven't seen the whole thing yet but what I've noticed so far is that it lacks tone and atmosphere. I've seen more tone and atmosphere in an episode of Private Benjamin or Bosom Buddies. Downfall is a better depiction of this subject matter.
Rating: - Mediocre adaptation of O'Donnell's book
Based on James O'Donnell's "The Bunker", this movie attempts to recreate the last days of Hitler. On the positive side, the sets are excellent and the movie covers most of the major events that took place, although not always in the correct order. On the negative side, Anthony Hopkins' performance is decidedly two-note: either apoplectic or catatonic. He did not accurately portray the charismatic man who was able to charm, inspire and hypnotize his followers until the very last. Hopkins either screams ... Read More
|
