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"The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare: Henry Cavill in Guy Ritchie's WWII Action Comedy"
entertainment1 year ago

"The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare: Henry Cavill in Guy Ritchie's WWII Action Comedy"

"The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare" blends elements of "Mission: Impossible" and "Inglourious Basterds" over a fascinating World War II true story, but falls short in character development and historical depth. The film, featuring Henry Cavill and Alan Ritchson, follows a secretive special-ops team's mission to sabotage Germany's U-boat supply chain. While entertaining, the movie's focus on action and blockbuster style detracts from its potential historical grit, leaving room for more depth and character development.

"The Covenant": A Disappointing Addition to the War Movie Genre
film2 years ago

"The Covenant": A Disappointing Addition to the War Movie Genre

SFGATE columnist Drew Magary criticizes "Guy Ritchie's The Covenant" for failing to offer anything new about war and man's lust for it, and for being part of Hollywood's artistic malpractice in ignoring the stories and impact of the War in Afghanistan and Iraq. Magary argues that Hollywood is now part of the war machine apparatus, and that rendering these wars as background noise is more profitable than telling the truth about them.