Metacritic Movie Ratings
Valkyrie Reviews

A sample of reviews from critics across the country.

• 75

  out of 100

  Entertainment WeeklyLisa Schwarzbaum

  The mechanics of the actual plot are pretty amazing. Singer has assembled a top-notch international cast.

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• 75

  out of 100

  Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert

  Tom Cruise is perfectly satisfactory, if not electrifying, in the leading role.

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• 70

  out of 100

  Los Angeles TimesKenneth Turan

  A perfectly acceptable motion picture. The only thing that keeps it from even greater accomplishments may be inherent in the story itself.

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• 70

  out of 100

  VarietyTodd McCarthy

  Has visual splendor galore, but is a cold work lacking in the requisite tension and suspense.

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• 70

  out of 100

  The Hollywood ReporterKirk Honeycutt

  Singer has crafted a fine film. One just wishes for greater details -- and a different ending.

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• 50

  out of 100

  The New York TimesManohla Dargis

  If Mr. Cruise doesn't work in Valkyrie, it's partly because he's too modern, too American and way too Tom Cruise to make sense in the role, but also because what passes for movie realism keeps changing, sometimes faster than even a star can change his brand.

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• 50

  out of 100

  USA TodayClaudia Puig

  A World War II thriller without enough thrills.

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