'The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare' stylized take on WWII ops
This isn’t an authentic representation of World War II, it’s an imagining of what this story would be like told in a ‘70s exploitation flick.
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This isn’t an authentic representation of World War II, it’s an imagining of what this story would be like told in a ‘70s exploitation flick.
Ritchie really wants to follow in the footsteps of Tarantino. I'd suggest making one more film and then retiring. I don't mind if he skip the first part.
Even if the heavy stylization leaves the film feeling a bit arch, there’s a real affection that comes through in the homage to these early special forces soldiers. -- Katie
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