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Lately, it seems like many of the movies/shows are just a rehash or reboot of things that have already been done. And so I started to dive into the past. It's been fun, but I find myself losing track of which ones I’ve seen and whether or not I enjoyed them. Sometimes the titles themselves just don't tell me enough to remember.

I wouldn’t have voluntarily watched a lot of these movies when I was younger. It’s strange how interests change. That goes for what I read, too. I have another blog that explores books. I’m mostly reading older fiction and memoirs, and some of the books have led me to movies/shows and vice versa. In those cases, I may post the book review over here as well.

There will be spoilers, which is different than my book reviews. That’s mostly because I want to have enough information to help me remember what I’ve seen. I’m getting older. The brain doesn’t cooperate like it used to. What can I say? The gray hairs are catching up with me!

Thursday, February 22, 2024

Rommel - 2012

This was on the same list as The Pleasant Valley War, so I was a bit skeptical. I shouldn't have been.

Rommel was a major figure in WWII. He wasn't named The Desert Fox for nothing. This movie covers the last part of his life - from Normandy until the end. His recommendations end up being overruled by Berlin, but the men at the top are more than willing to blame him for the Allies gaining a foothold in France.

The movie also covers the assassination attempt on Hitler. Rommel was approached, but he never agreed to killing Hitler. After getting hit by some strafing aircraft, Rommel is recovering when the failed bomb attempt happens. When Rommel's name is connected, he is compelled to end his own life. His wife will receive full benefits, and he gets a state funeral. He was popular with the people, so outright killing him would be bad PR. The public is told he succumbed to his injuries.

The movie was in German, but I didn't mind. I liked the acting and the story. I'm already keeping an eye on some books on Rommel and Speidel, and this movie just reinforced that curiosity. This was a Good Movie!, and I really enjoyed it. On a side note, I like to practice listening to German and seeing what I can pick out. I did pretty well with this movie.  



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