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Lessia
Rockwall, TX

The most triumphant war movie since " Saving Private Ryan "!

5 star rating

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16
2008
I love good, insightful movies, and this one really didn't disappoint me. First of all, an all-star cast lights up the screen in this riveting epic hailed as " a vivid dramatization of one of history's titanic turning points ". The year is 1942 and the Nazis are cutting a deadly swath through Russia. Under the leadership of Kruschev ( Bob Hoskins ), the citizens of Stalingrad are mounting a brave resistance, spurred by the exploits of their local hero, Vassil Zaitsev ( Jude Law ). An expert sniper, Vassili's deeds have become legendary - thanks to propaganda produced by Vassili's best friend, a political officer named Danilov ( Joseph Fiennes ). To stop Vassili, the Germans dispatch their best sniper, Major Konig ( Ed Harris ), to Stalingrad. When Vassili and Danilov both fall in love with a beautiful soldier ( Rachel Weisz ), Danilov deserts his friend, leaving Vassili to face his German counterpart alone. As the city burns, Vassili and Konig begin a cunning game of cat and mouse, waging a private war for courage, honor and country.
I would highly recommend this movie to all those, who are interested not only in history itself, but also in deep, filled with love and hate human relations. Check it out and let me know afterwards, if you agree with me.



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