Hinges on a superb centerpiece performance by Julia Jentsch.
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03/03/06
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Sophie Scholl: The Final Days (2005)
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Reviews Counted:93
Fresh:81
Rotten:12
Average Rating:7.3/10
Consensus: A film that begs the audience to reflect upon their own courage and strength of character in light of this young heroine's daring story.
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Reviews for Sophie Scholl: The Final Days
... the orderly and clean drama is more like theater than history come to life.
03/16/06
A true-life story told in the Perry Mason style, this German gem uncovers a slice of European history that many of us were unfamiliar with.
04/10/06
Elegant in its moral and artistic simplicity
04/03/06
Director and writer take pains to adapt Nazi interrogation records into an accurate and well crafted tale of civil courage and a selfless portrayal by Julia Jentsch.
11/26/05
A compelling and deftly acted portrait of a female freedom fighter against the Nazi war machine in 1943 Germany.
02/15/06
Those with the courage to stick with director Marc Rothemund’s fact-based drama will discover a wrenching, infuriating and ultimately uplifting experience.
04/14/06
Julia Jentsch gives a brilliantly nuanced performance as Sophie, a fun-loving girl who likes marmalade and Schubert but also happens to be a rare beacon of conscience in totalitarianism's dark night.
02/14/06
Top CriticRothemund's film, like last year's Downfall, benefits from its scrupulous treatment of history and generally restrained performances.
03/03/06
...Jentsch draws you into it until you find yourself so involved, you may be astonished.
02/20/06
With the exception of a melodramatic musical score, director Marc Rothemund never missteps, filming the remarkable true story with restraint and skill.
03/30/06
Top Critic[Sophie and Hans] embody the adolescent faith that any political action is better than none, and the movie couldn't treat them more glowingly if their actions had been effective.
05/03/06
Julia Jentsch conveys strength and vulnerability in equal measure; it's easy to understand how she could rally or provoke people when she stands up for what's right.
02/24/06
Electrifying ... As serenely played by Jentsch, Sophie is a heroine made radiant by the blinding truth of her moral convictions.
04/13/06
[Jentsch] creates a deeply human portrait of a courageous young woman at a moment when that kind of courage seemed in terribly short supply.
03/31/06
Top CriticSophie Scholl: The Last Days is a traditional and competently made film; Julia Jentsch's steely performance is brilliant.
02/16/06
A career-defining performance by Julia Jentsch drives this riveting German thriller
02/17/06
The sentence against her is carried out with startling promptness; because of the movie's title, we are not surprised, but we are jolted.
03/30/06
Top CriticDevout but no saint, Sophie was one of those people whose moral gravity (helped by a wonderful family) bears witness for humanity when that is most needed.
04/21/06
The film is a shattering experience fueled by [Julia] Jentsch's electrifying performance.
02/17/06
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