Cruise wins over Germans in war.

Cruise wins over Germans in war role Tom Cruise has defied expectations and won favourable reviews from German critics for his portrayal of a Prussian army officer who tried to assassinate Hitler in 1944 in the Hollywood film 'Valkyrie'. German reviewers who were initially highly suspicious have warmed to the film, describing it as a serious work, and Cruise has overcome unease about his suitability for the role. "'Valkyrie'... is a well-made and serious film," said public broadcaster ZDF. "Cruise plays his part decisively, coolly - a solid performance," it added. Another national newspaper added: "(The fear that) the myth of the German resistance would be put through a Hollywood filter has turned out to be wrong and prejudicial." The Hollywood actor plays Colonel Claus Von Stauffenberg, who planted a briefcase bomb under a table at Hitler's military headquarters in eastern Prussia on July 20, 1944. The heavy wooden table saved Hitler, who suffered only minor injuries. Stauffenberg was executed the same night and his legacy of resistance helps ease the burden of guilt about World War Two and the Holocaust Germans still endure. Valkyrie is out on January 15.

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