Sophie Scholl: The Final Days
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9.0 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34

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  1. KenG.
    Apr 3, 2006
    9
    Poignant, inspiring story that sends the important message that going to war for your country, or supporting your country isn't the only way to be a patriot. Sometimes a patriot is the person who stands up to their country and saids "NO!", when their country is doing wrong. And no, the United States today is no where close to what Nazi Germany was. But if we wait to we are close, or have gone too far down that road before we say no, then it will be too late. The idea is to speak out when we are just starting down that road.… Expand
  2. PhilipP.
    Jan 10, 2007
    10
    A human drama without any added film dramatizations and all the more chilling because of it. This could happen today in any country unless the people are aware.
  3. LK.
    Jun 22, 2007
    9
    A great gift for the kid going to college. Question everything. Know what you believe---and WHY. Then, you, like Sophie Scholl, will know when you must stand up against injustice.
  4. VK.
    Jun 7, 2007
    9
    This woman (only 21-22) is one of the most admired persons in Germany. The best part is when she verbally faces off against an experienced Gestapo interrogator!
  5. JoanM.
    Feb 28, 2006
    10
    Julia Jentsch gives a powerful performance, authentic Oscar worthy. The films deserves the Oscar.
  6. ButteredPopcorn
    Dec 3, 2006
    10
    Engrossing and captivating. Uplifting and resolute throughout, this movie is about the triumph of principles and ideals over politics and circumstance. The scenes involving the interrogation of Sophie are so masterfully crafted that you come to realize that in fact, the balance of power has tipped to Sophie's advantage through the shear strength of her resoluteness and integrity. And not enough can be said for the exquisite attention to nuance and detail, giving the movie a taut sense of precison and purpose. A rare treat, wonderfully told, marvellously understated, and just brimming with meaning. Like one of the previous reviewers - this is my favorite movie of the year as well.… Expand
  7. ArnoldP.
    Feb 24, 2006
    9
    Powerful and frightening and above all still relevant both for Americans today who must defend their freedoms and for Germans to see that good people can flourish against all odds. Amust see history lesson to all the youth. Dramatically gripping to know these were real people.
  8. LyleM.
    Jun 11, 2006
    10
    Excellent movie. Wonderful "conflict" scenes. So far, my "best movie" of the year.
  9. GaryP.
    Feb 24, 2006
    10
    Harrowing and superb!
  10. HelenA.
    Feb 24, 2006
    10
    Excellent performace; what a tragedy it hits your heart.
  11. FrancesS.
    Feb 28, 2006
    10
    Brilliant and moving. Performances like these are rare.

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Metascore
76 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: David Edelstein
    60
    Powerfully rendered in every respect - and another testament to how bad the Nazis are for drama.
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  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Kirk Honeycutt
    80
    Rock solid performances by up-and-coming German actress Julia Jentsch as Sophie and Alexander Held ("Downfall") as Mohr along with an excellent cast of supporting players insure that no one mistakes this for a lifeless docu-drama.
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  3. Variety
    Reviewed by: Derek Elley
    80
    An ace performance by 26-year-old Julia Jentsch ("The Edukators," "Snowland"), as the quietly determined Munich student who was beheaded for distributing counter-propaganda leaflets in 1943, gives pic a focused dramatic power.
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