Valkyrie

[dude stannis]

this has totally dropped off from the box office top twenty.. makes no sense??

Please do your homework.

 

[dude stannis]

Valkyrie gets five minute standing ovation from German audiences.

By I. Rosendahl, M. Schacht and J. Bonesky
Hollywood star Tom Cruise braved freezing Berlin temperatures yesterday to spend time on the red carpet with fans at the European premiere of 'Valkyrie'. was a model Hollywood star as he spent a total of 102 minutes chatting to fans and signing autographs!

Those who had waited in the cold to see him were no doubt thankful for the hot drinks and handwarmers that Cruise had distributed amongst the crowd.

“What a welcome” he said. “And it happens every time I come to Germany!”

His wife Katie Holmes looked beautiful in a black Escada dress but was not dressed for the cold, so hurried inside the Potsdamer Platz cinema.

The German actors in Valkryrie were also in attendance: Carice van Houten (32), Christian Berkel (51) and Thomas Kretschmann (46). Kretschmann spoke about his most exciting day on set: “I had to be on time on the first day of filming, so Tom sent a helicopter to fly me from Tempelhof to the location – even though I am scared of flying. It was simply incredible.”

The premiere started at 8pm, but Tom promised his fans to come out and sign more autographs afterwards. “I am a bit freezing,” he admitted.

There was a five-minute standing ovation when the film ended.

Tom and Katie then greeted people outside before they had to return to the hotel to fly to London the next day.

Just like that the last potential peice of propaganda that this film's detractors could use is gone. Even ze German's loved it.

 

[I Am The Knight]

Heil Singah!

 

[Doctor Jones]

See people love Tom Cruise.

He kicks ass. C'mon, you can't hate him, "RESPECT THE C**K!" t:

 

[dude stannis]

Valkyrie opens at number 1 overseas

'Valkyrie' defeats competition at overseas b.o.
Sunday, January 25, 2009 at 09:52PM | By Franck Tabouring
Bryan Singer's WWII drama "Valkyrie" topped the international box office this weekend with an estimated $13.2 million in ticket sales.

Finishing second with $12.6 million in 27 markets was Will Smith's drama "Seven Pounds," which lifted its overseas gross to $60.1 million. In the film, Smith plays an IRS agent who decides to change the lives of seven individuals.

Meanwhile, Jim Carrey's comedy "Yes Man" followed in third place with $9.9 million, lifting its total gross to $82.6 million. Placing fourth was the Russian comedy "The Best Movie Ever 2," which picked up $9.5 million in just one territory.

At No. 5, Catherine Hardwicke's vampire romance "Twilight" took home another $9 million for an international total of $151 million.

Other results from the overseas box office: Baz Luhrmann's "Australia" earned $6.9 million for a cume of $131 million; "Quantum of Solace" pulled $6.5 million for a total of $391.2 million; and "Bedtime Stories" reached $75 million thanks to a weekend gross of $4.3 million.

It's safe to say Valkyrie = epic victory.

If you don't agree take it up with this guy:

 

[stargazer]

Heil Singah!

AGREED.





*sigh* I WANT MY SUPERMAN RETURNS SEQUEL DIRECTED BY SINGER!!

 

[Hunter Rider]

I saw it today and I thought it was pretty good, the accents weren't a problem b/c the lavish production values left you in no doubt as to where you were.

The first half hour felt rushed to me, I'd have liked to have seen the conspirators courting Von Stauffenberg in more depth than they did, as it was his story moved along at a break neck pace.

Another thing was that they were all just a little too noble IMO I am sure some of the motivations involved were not quite so honourable as the film portrayed and Ive heard historians say as much.

However historical inaccuracies aside, once the film kicks into gear Singer crafted an intriguing thriller with rich foreboding cinematography and a sense of danger, his shot selection in this movie is immaculate. On the acting side I'd say all gave good performances in an ensemble that was greater than the sum of it's parts.


7.8/10

 

[Darth Elektra]

Valkyrie.
Release Date: May 19.

The Bryan Singer directed film will be available to own from the 19th May. No extra material will be included on the 1-disc release. The 2-disc DVD will include commentary by director Bryan Singer, actor Tom Cruise, and writer Christopher McQuarrie, a second commentary with writer Christopher McQuarrie and writer Nathan Alexander, 2 featurettes ("The Journey to Valkyrie", "The Valkyrie Legacy"), and a digital copy of the film. The Blu-ray will include all of that, plus 5 additional features ("The Road to Resistance: A Visual Guide", "The African Front Sequence", "Taking to the Air", "Recreating Berlin", "92nd Street Y: Reel Pieces with Tom Cruise and Bryan Singer").


1 Disc:



2 Disc:

 

[nite-owl]

I'll definitely get the two disc version just for the Singer/Cruise commentary.

 

[Matt Mortem]

Awesome. Definetly pickin up the 2 disc

 

[scifiwolf]

If I can't swing a copy of the 2-disc DVD, I might just pick up the Blu-Ray. Since I'll be able to afford buying movies again, I might as well start working on my Blu-Ray collection.

 

[Darth Elektra]

I'm excited for the commentary with Bryan Singer and Tom Cruise! Can't wait too pick this dvd up.

 

[dude stannis]

The 2 discer WILL be mine, likely both in DVD and Blu Ray because I don't always have access to a Blu Ray player, but anytime I want to watch a DVD I can. Singer/Cruise/McQuarrie commentary should be awesome. Cruise never does commentary, so he must be pretty happy with the film. Singer is a good commentary on The Usual Suspects DVD, but I haven't seen his X-Men one and he didn't do one for Superman (Neither did Nolan or McTeigue for their DC comics movies either. Very odd).

 

[thejon93]

I'm excited for the commentary with Bryan Singer and Tom Cruise! Can't wait too pick this dvd up.

You should check out the 'Mission: Impossible III' commentary Cruise has with J.J. Abrams if you're excited for this one(may only be available on the 2-Disc, I'm not sure).

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

Saw this last night, as a fan of WWII movies, Tom Cruise movies, and especially Bryan Singer movies, surprised it took me this long to see it. But thought it was a great film. The only problem I had was Hitler speaking in a German accent when the others werent (thought Hitler was Austrian if I remember correctly, this may have been why), but otherwise a great movie that creates tension for the viewer despite the conclusion of the story being known already.

8.5/10 for me, definately a DVD purchase.

 

[Matt Mortem]

Saw this last night, as a fan of WWII movies, Tom Cruise movies, and especially Bryan Singer movies, surprised it took me this long to see it. But thought it was a great film. The only problem I had was Hitler speaking in a German accent when the others werent (thought Hitler was Austrian if I remember correctly, this may have been why), but otherwise a great movie that creates tension for the viewer despite the conclusion of the story being known already.

8.5/10 for me, definately a DVD purchase.

That was the selling point with the movie for me. I'm a history major so I knew full well the Stauffenberg plot, but this movie does so well with creating tension and suspense that you almost have hope that they'll succeed.

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

That was the selling point with the movie for me. I'm a history major so I knew full well the Stauffenberg plot, but this movie does so well with creating tension and suspense that you almost have hope that they'll succeed.

Indeed, it did do this very well, when Stauffenberg is conviced Hitler is dead, I almost was myself. Great directing, and they managed to keep that sense of tension up for the whole movie.

 

[Christmas]

Gotta see this soon. I wonder if it's in theaters still here in NYC. Maybe On Demand. I will investigate.

 

[Two-Face]

I didn't know it was based on true story before I saw the movie, I enjoy it more cos it happened in real life.

 

[Doctor Jones]

Indeed, it did do this very well, when Stauffenberg is conviced Hitler is dead, I almost was myself. Great directing, and they managed to keep that sense of tension up for the whole movie.

Same here. Singer really make us hope that Hitler actually did die. Even though we know it's not true, we're so caught up in the film, and we just believe and hope he is.

And then when everything comes crashing is when it's still strong.

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

^And thats what you call excellent directing.

 

[Carmine Falcone]

Haven't seen this yet, I'm interested in it though. Is it worth a rent?

 

[nite-owl]

Yes.

 

[Carmine Falcone]

Nice. But it doesn't look like it will get a DVD release soon, here in Holland. Which is strange, since it has a few Dutch castmembers... But maybe I'm just being naive.

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

I'd say its worth a purchase rather than a rent to be honest, depends if you like this type of film.