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VALKYRIE

"Moving, True and Morally Uplifting Thriller"

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VALKYRIE is the captivating true story of German Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg, who leads a plot to assassinate Hitler during World War II. Disillusioned by the actions of Hitler and the SS Troops, Von Stauffenberg is contacted by a few Nazi generals and leaders who want to bring change to the country and stop the war. Their goal is to eliminate Hitler and his key advisor Himmler and to stage a coup, stopping the spread of Nazism. A plan is hatched called “Valkyrie,” named for the Wagner opera based on Norse mythology.

VALKYRIE is a gripping movie. The riveting plot is the star of the movie, so the characters sometimes take a back seat. More of a political thriller than a war movie, the twists and turns of politics drive the story. VALKYRIE expresses a very moral, biblical worldview, including positive references to God and the Bible. Each participant knows the risks they’re taking. They know they will lose their lives if they fail. That does not stop them from doing what’s right in the face of overwhelming odds. VALKYRIE is definitely a movie many media-wise viewers will enjoy and find rewarding.

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(BBB, CC, PP, L, VV, A, D, MM) Very strong moral and biblical worldview as characters sacrifice themselves to stop evil tyrant along with strong Christian references, including a scene set in a Christian church where people are praying, plus some strong positive content about what true patriotism really means; one obscenity and one profanity; soldiers killed by machine gun fire, soldiers killed by explosions, characters shot by firing squad, multiple characters hanged, man beaten; no sexual content; no nudity; some minor drinking of alcohol; smoking; and, deception, tyranny, and lying.

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VALKYRIE is the compelling true story of German Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg, who leads a plot to assassinate Hitler and take control of the government in order to stop the Third Reich during World War II. Disillusioned by the actions of Hitler and his SS Troops, Von Stauffenberg is contacted by a group of Nazi generals and political leaders who want to bring change to the country and stop the war. Their goal is to eliminate Hitler and key advisor Himmler and to stage a coup.

Von Stauffenberg, wounded on the battlefield, is promoted to a top position in the military, allowing him access to Hitler himself in 1944. A plan is hatched called “Valkyrie,” named for the Wagner opera based on Norse mythology. “Valkyrie” is a contingency plan originally created by Hitler to keep control of the government in case of his death or civil unrest. Von Stauffenberg changes the plan and is able to get Hitler’s signature on it to enable a coup to take place.

There are conflicts within the rank of dissenters, however. It becomes up to Von Stauffenberg who has to attempt the assassination himself. These noble men and women all gave of themselves, in hopes of stopping the Nazi tyranny and freeing Germany and Europe from its grip.

VALKYRIE is a gripping movie that is even more compelling because the story is true. Von Stauffenberg is motivated in part because of his love for his own children and the dread of what Hitler is doing to Germany. Pressed for time by the invading Allies, his resistance force hopes to depose Hitler and negotiate a truce with the Allies. A day is set to execute the plot and the events fall into place.

The assassination attempt, ultimately, of course, was unsuccessful. However, the courage and sacrifice by the resistance movement is no less notable.

The plot of VALKYRIE is the star of the movie, so the characters sometimes tend to take a back seat. For example, the movie only shows Von Stauffenberg’s personal life briefly. Thus, the characters are not quite as developed as they should be, so viewers may have trouble getting to know them. That said, the plot is riveting and spine-tingling.

Also, VALKYRIE more of a political thriller than a war movie. The twists and turns of back office politics drive the story. It’s especially impressive that the filmmakers are able to keep up the suspense, even when many viewers know most of the outcome of the actual story.

The production values in VALKYRIE are top notch, and the directing is very sure handed, at times leading viewers into the thoughts of the characters. Bill Nighy and Tom Wilkinson as the plotting generals are compelling in their roles.

VALKYRIE expresses a very moral, biblical worldview. The actions of the characters are motivated by wanting to stop evil and restore order to a collapsing society. Each participant knows the risks and that they most likely will lose their lives in the plot. However, that did not stop them from doing what’s right in the face of overwhelming odds.

When the plot begins to hinge on Von Stauffenberg, a fellow officer comments that God was willing to spare Sodom if there were 10 righteous men to be found and that he hopes that God will spare Germany because of the one righteous man, Von Stauffenberg. It’s stated that God chooses who lives and who dies, which is antithetical to the idea of the Valkyries in mythology who decided who lived on a battlefield. It’s also expressed that God is the judge of their actions, not the Nazi leaders who may arrest and try them.

There is only one obscenity, one profanity and a minor vulgar description of a body part in VALKYRIE. Coupled with no sex scenes or nudity, this is one of the cleaner movies of 2008. This is a stirring movie that tells a story of true courage and sacrifice. Many media-wise viewers will find it enjoyable and rewarding.

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Now more than ever we’re bombarded by darkness in media, movies, and TV. Movieguide® has fought back for almost 40 years, working within Hollywood to propel uplifting and positive content. We’re proud to say we’ve collaborated with some of the top industry players to influence and redeem entertainment for Jesus. Still, the most influential person in Hollywood is you. The viewer.

What you listen to, watch, and read has power. Movieguide® wants to give you the resources to empower the good and the beautiful. But we can’t do it alone. We need your support.

You can make a difference with as little as $7. It takes only a moment. If you can, consider supporting our ministry with a monthly gift. Thank you.

Movieguide® is a 501c3 and all donations are tax deductible.