Blitzkrieg: Escape from Stalag 69

Hogan's Heroes without the comedy
Well, after reading some of the reviews here, I was wondering if my DVD had the wrong disc in it. As what I got was an over talky, prison camp tale, which looked to be set in someone's back garden (probably N.J). A bunch of very overweight marine P.O.Ws and lots of discussion on war, National Socialism, the Eastern Front, etc, some nudity, some mild torture, and a whole lot more talking. The lighting is pretty poor and so are the sets and locations. There seems to be a real Russian girl (the cover girl) who is a decent actress and has a nice body, but I think she was wasting her energy here (maybe she is Tatyana Kot). I must admit, I couldn't make it to the end of the film... I really did try. It seemed to go on for ever..... well at least I can't spoil the ending for anyone.

Great Movie
Don't listen to the negative comments about "Blitzkrieg: Escape from Stalag 69." Okay, it won't win any Oscars. But at least Tom Cruise isn't in it. This is a funny, FUNNY, over the top movie, EXTREME and RISKY (in every since of the word) and it is well worth watching. The movie will be a cult classic if it isn't already. Do yourself a favor - BUY this movie and hang on to it. It will be even funnier and better in a few years. So, if you don't like it. To each his own. At least it is better than most of the trash that Hollywood is showing.

At long last, an intelligent exploitation film!
Blitzkrieg is truly a treat if you're looking for something different. Well written, well shot, it was made on no or little money but nothing was spared when it came to imagination. I had the pleasure of seeing at the Pioneer Theater during its one week run, and I was blown away by the ambition the film had. Most morons making a horror film these days go the easy way and do pointless slasher or zombie films. Blitzkrieg is a WWII film in the best sense of the word. Yes, it has the violence and horror associated with exploitation films, but it also gives you a great story, good acting, and a reason to keep watching. Well worth your time and money. And the chicks are quite hot as well!

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