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 enlarge | Director: Joseph Vilsmaier
Actors: Dominique Horwitz, Thomas Kretschmann, Jochen Nickel, Sebastian Rudolph, Dana Vavrova
Studio: Fox Lorber
Category: DVD
List Price: $34.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  185 reviews
Sales Rank: 5671
Format: Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Letterboxed, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), German (Original Language), English (Subtitled)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 150
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
DVD Layers: 2
DVD Sides: 1
Picture Format: Letterbox
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: D5036D
ISBN: 6305037280
UPC: 720917503622
EAN: 9786305037286
ASIN: 6305037280
Theatrical Release Date: 1992
Release Date: November 3, 1998
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 A reminder of how bad Foreign films are May 15, 2005
7 out of 43 found this review helpful
I read a lot of books about Stalingrad, and decided to buy this DVD, after watching this movie, I was sorry for discounting the negative Amazon reviews before buying it, this film is a real disappointment, the acting would have to be the worst I have ever seen, you NEVER feel that your with them in battle, but rather with them on a movie set. The film is about a small group of German soldiers enduring the suffering of war, much like the movie Platoon, showing a more humane side, leaving out most of the atrocities committed by the Germans. The language is German and dubbed in English, so if you watch it in English, don't expect there lips to be in synch, its better watching it in German and reading the subtitles. This film really belongs in the $5 dollar bin at your local shopping mart, definitely NOT worth $28!.
 Very disappointing March 25, 2005
7 out of 16 found this review helpful
I have wanted to see this movie for a long time, ever since I first noticed it for sale here on Amazon.com. As a war buff with a particular fascination with World War II I was excited about the prospect of seeing a German account of the battle for Stalingrad, especially after seeing that this film is from the producers who brought us the outstanding "Das Boot." However, I have to say that I was really disappointed with "Stalingrad." This film has no business being mentioned in the same sentence as "Saving Private Ryan" (though at least "Stalingrad" does not cop out and give us a typical Hollywood heroic ending). The story itself was not very well conceived, the action scenes seem contrived and unrealistic, reminding me of war movies from fifty or sixty years ago with their unconvincing death scenes, and the acting left much to be desired. If you're interested in learning more about Stalingrad you would be much better off reading a good book about it. Even "Enemy at the Gates," a movie that disappointed me tremendously, is better than this one. It pains me to say that because I really hoped "Stalingrad" would be a more realistic and effective account of this battle than that movie was. Making matters even worse is the ridiculous price of this DVD. I might be willing to buy this movie if I found it in the bargain bin somewhere, but it is not worth anywhere near its $32 price tag here.
Very Good movie...not perfect January 27, 2005
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
In a nut shell ..the movie describe the entire german perspective/situation in Stalingrad..the cold,disease, lack of food, lotting, combat and so forth. So its kinda refreshing in tone instead of watching a USA perspective all the time . I never notice anything bad about the dvd quality....its fine
Not Perfect but a Great WWII Movie January 27, 2005
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
This is a good film. It is not the best war movie out there but in the top 10. Some of the battlefield effects are a little cheesy and a few things bothered me about the tactics used in the film. (For example in the film the stormtroopers charged down the streets into machinegun fire. In the real battle they would advance inside the buildings blasting through walls if necessary.) The tanks depicted were real soviet tanks but a version T-34/85 that wasn't available until after the battle of Stalingrad. Inspite of the films shortcomings it was a very entertaining film and I thought it depicted the desperation felt by the men in the surrounded sixth army. The film works emotionally because it gets you to sympathize with the German soldiers, then worry and suffer with them. Then you feel hope for them as they try to escape from the surrounded city. Only to have that hope dashed when they are killed or freeze to death. This allows you as the viewer to feel a little of what the actual soldiers in the battle felt. This is why this is a good film. Just don't pay $40.00 for the experience.
 Appealing and a Classic December 9, 2004
8 out of 13 found this review helpful
I was quite intent on getting this film for a while, when i eventually got it i watched it straight away.
At first i found the dubbing Quite funny, however the plot and charachters soon gave way to that and i was on the edge of my seat watching with my eyes peered.
I think it gave the viewer a great view of what it was like there, however it kept the motive that its still a film and you are able to enjoy it.
There are some very good Battle scenese, including a shootout at the begining, With vicious Action.
I must say its nice to watch a film showing the war from a german point of view, as it is not bias, it really helps you to enjoy it.
The Main reason i found this a very good watch is because It never had that "patriotic" and "propaganda chessy" feel.
Like 'Saving private ryan', i found the plot to be a joke, however the action in there was good. The action was also good in "We were soldiers" however again it had that "patriotic" and "Only war is good for Hollywood (or even USA)".
The plot in this classic was simply marvelous and the action was much better than others. Very gory scenes suggesting how war was at that epic Battle
Whether you are a war lover or not, this film is worth a watch, you will not regret it, as it has something happening all the way. The action just makes you keep coming back
I would also like to say the acting in it is just superb, really changes throughout the battle
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