Discover the first special forces mission in history.
During World War II, the British Army assigns a group of competent soldiers to carry out a mission against the Nazi forces behind enemy lines... A true story about a secret British WWII organization — the Special Operations Executive. Founded by Winston Churchill, their irregular warfare against the Germans helped to change the course of the war, and gave birth to modern black operations.
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- CinemaSerfon TMDB · Jul 20267/10
Ok, so this is really just an hybrid of "League of Extraordinary Gentlemen" (2003) and the "Sea Wolves" (1980) but I still quite enjoyed it. Henry Cavill (Maj. March-Phillips) is charged with an nigh on impossible task by Churchill himself. He is to assemble a group of like-minded "individuals" and then head to a territory in the west of Africa where the Nazis have a base that is supporting their wolf pack war against the Allies. It's all being co-ordinated from a couple of ships and their job is to infiltrate the place, cause as much havoc as they can, and then sink them - and any U-boats they can dynamite at the same time, too! How hard can it be? Well of course these men are going to be hopelessly outnumbered and the very nature of their undercover operation means they're not going to get much help from their own side either, so aboard their glorified yacht they sail on their perilous quest. What now ensues is typical Guy Ritchie with a mischievous soundtrack straight out of one of his "Sherlock Holmes" films and a collection of largely British acting talent that doesn't exactly leap off the screen at you, but that does manage to present us with something entertainingly tongue-i
Read the whole review on TMDB - Wuchakon TMDB · Mar 20256/10
**_Snazzy WW2 flick about a brazen raid off the coast of West Africa_** Churchill refuses to surrender to Germany and so backs the Special Operations Executive (SOE), which was the precursor to what is today known as black ops. The unorthodox team carry out Operation Postmaster in early 1942, a daring attack on an island near Cameroon to disrupt the Nazis' U-boat resupply operation. Helmed by Guy Ritchie, "The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare" (2024) is similar in plot to 1968’s “Attack on the Iron Coast,” which covered the St Nazaire Raid on the shore of German-occupied France, a raid that happened to take place 2.5 months after Operation Postmaster. Interestingly, the SOE were considered for heading that raid (in the aftermath of the great success of Operation Postmaster), but the mission was determined to be beyond the capabilities of the small-scale group. While the plot is reminiscent of “Attack on the Iron Coast,” the ‘hip,’ smirky style is along the lines of Tarantino’s “Inglourious Basterds,” mixed with bits of “The Dirty Dozen” and “Where Eagles Dare.” If you favor those movies, you’ll probably like this one, but it’s the least of ’em IMHO with the exception of the low-bu
Read the whole review on TMDB - TheSceneSnobson TMDB · Jul 20246/10
I was pleasantly surprised by The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. Guy Ritchie crafts an intriguing story about Winston Churchill’s team of highly skilled misfit soldiers recruited for the dirtiest missions against the Germans. This film combines historical drama with Ritchie's signature style, resulting in an engaging and action-packed experience. Henry Cavill stands out as the deranged leader of this unorthodox team, delivering a performance that balances madness with a fierce sense of duty. His character's unpredictable nature keeps the audience on edge. Cavill stands out as the deranged leader of this unorthodox team, delivering a performance that balances madness with a fierce sense of duty. His character's unpredictable nature keeps the audience on edge. Simultaneously, the subplot involving two Allied spies embedded within the German ranks adds an exciting layer of espionage. Babs Olusanmokun and Eiza González deliver fantastic performances, navigating the perilous environment with a blend of cunning and bravery. However, not all elements of the film work seamlessly. The scenes featuring Winston Churchill are notably weaker, often disrupting the narrative flow and diminish
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Cast
- Henry CavillGus March-Phillips
- Eiza GonzálezMarjorie Stewart
- Alan RitchsonAnders Lassen
- Henry GoldingFreddy Alvarez
- Cary ElwesBrigadier Gubbins 'M'
- Alex PettyferGeoffrey Appleyard
- Babs OlusanmokunHeron
- Hero Fiennes TiffinHenry Hayes
- Rory KinnearChurchill
- Til SchweigerHeinrich Luhr
Crew
- Guy RitchieDirector
- Eric JohnsonScreenplay
- Paul TamasyScreenplay
- Guy RitchieScreenplay
- Ed WildDirector of Photography
- Chris BensteadOriginal Music Composer
- James HerbertEditor
- John FriedbergProducer
- Ivan AtkinsonProducer
- Guy RitchieProducer
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