The Bunker (DVD, 2006)

Emmy Award winner Anthony Hopkins portrays Adolf Hitler during the Nazi leader's last three months sequestered, in his underground bunker, as the Russian Army lays seige to Berlin. A gripping dramatoc portrayal with Hopkins in absolutely magnificent form as der Fuehrer with an equally fine supporting cast. Some of the more lurid episodes (eg., the apocalyptic orgy in the upper bunker, and the murder of the six Goebbels' children by his wife) are handled with understated tact and decorum to preserve the integrity of the production.

This DVD provides a probing insight into the "endgame" of World War II. The split among the Nazi generals and staff over Hitler's sanity (or lack of it) is especially evident. Actor Richard Jordan (who played Rumsfeld in HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER . . . I'm a politician, which means that when I'm not kissin' babies, I'm stealin' their candy!") is cast as Speer, Hitler's architect. Much of the film follows his anti-Nazi perspective of a man immersed by circumstances in this horrific situation, yet standing apart from it due to his moral integrity.

Gripping. One of the very best dramatic portrayals of these events, from both the theatrical and authenticity standpoints.

Unrated, but probably belongs in the high-end of the PG range. NOT SUITABLE for younger children due to the events involved. No actual nudity, but suggestive situations, violence, mild gore.

The only better version is DOWNFALL, which is in German with English subtitles. But, naturally, the two are very similar, only nuances of performance separate the two.
Anthony Hopkins is Splendid as Hitler in the BUNKER version, and it helps to hear him rant in English!

A truly great historically accurate account of Hitlers last 105 days inside the Bunker. Hitler is played brilliantly by Anthony Hopkins, Richard Jordon and Michael Lonsdale both give equally brilliant performances as well. The Movie is very dark, the tone of the Narrator throughout the movie gives a musty overtone which makes the viewer feel as if they are inside the dank depressing "Bunker" The Music adds to the setting as well. Truly a must see movie...especially if you are a fan of either history or Anthony Hopkins.

I enjoy watching historical war movies.This one has a top rate actor in ANTHONY HOPKINS as the main actor playing Adolf Hitler.A very good movie!!

As always, Anthony Hopkins does a marvelous job. This movie is pretty good for being a made for TV movie, and for being made in the early 80s, I think. Some parts are a bit slow, but overall, pretty good.

This was not a bad movie at all.. Anthony Hopkins played a good role in the movie...I bought because I am a history buff... I t a good movie but after while it get to be long...On a Scale from 1 to 10 I would give this movie a 6.0 I you like history you woul like it.........