The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024)

Anautix' Movie Diary 2024 (99 movies items)

"28.07.2024"

A rousing, cheeky, stylistic action adventure

“A semi-fictitious World War II tale based on recently declassified documents, 2024's The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare is one of those can't-miss dream projects, and it also represents a godsend for old-school action fans. With a charming ensemble cast and Guy Ritchie at the helm, the movie concerns a real-life team of British military commandos who covertly operated behind enemy lines during WWII to kill Nazis, and one of the key members was reportedly Ian Fleming's inspiration for the character of James Bond. Instead of a stodgy historical retelling that feels like a glorified television movie, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare is a wonderfully stylised, ultraviolent auteur effort that feels more like Sisu or Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds than a drab history lesson. It” read more

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" First Viewing Viewing Date: July 3rd Via: 4K Blu-ray Plot: The British military recruits a small group of highly skilled soldiers to strike against German forces behind enemy lines during World War II. Rating: 8.2/10 Why Did I Watch It? The premise, the cast, the director, everything. I've been so eager to watch this since it first started production, so I watched it as soon as it was available to me! Review here"