The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare

4/19/20242h 0m

Theatrical Release (US)

~ Discover the first special forces mission in history. ~

Overview:

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.

Director:

Guy Ritchie

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Buget:

$60,000,000.00

Revenue:

$29,768,915.00

Key words:

army
operation
based on novel or book
spy
world war ii
based on true story
soldier
special forces
military
black ops
dangerous mission
1940s
winston churchill
action comedy
historical comedy
comedy thriller
disrespectful

Cast

Henry Cavill

~ as ~

Gus March-Phillips

Eiza González

~ as ~

Marjorie Stewart

Alan Ritchson

~ as ~

Anders Lassen

Henry Golding

~ as ~

Freddy Alvarez

Cary Elwes

~ as ~

Brigadier Gubbins 'M'

Alex Pettyfer

~ as ~

Geoffrey Appleyard

Hero Fiennes Tiffin

~ as ~

Henry Hayes

Babs Olusanmokun

~ as ~

Mr. Heron

Henry Zaga

~ as ~

Captain Binea

Til Schweiger

~ as ~

Heinrich Luhr

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Reviews (4)

M
MovieGuys
Written 1 year(s) ago
1
A woke dumpster fire, that turns the memory of brave men, like my uncle who fought and in many cases died, as he did, during WWII, into ugly caricatures.

Backed up by a moronic back story and villains who are little more than clay pigeon's, that is,bullet magnets.

I wont say more, this thing simply doesn't deserve it.
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TheSceneSnobs
Written 1 year(s) ago
6
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 diminishing the film’s intensity. These moments feel out of place, detracting from the otherwise tight and focused storytelling.

On the technical front, the film excels with masterful cinematography and outstanding sound design. The visual style captures the gritty and chaotic nature of war while maintaining clarity during intense action sequences. The sound design immerses the audience in the film’s world, from the clamor of battle to the subtle tension of stealth operations.

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare is a compelling addition to the war film genre, distinguished by its strong performances, engaging dual storylines, and technical prowess. While some scenes fall short, particularly those involving Winston Churchill, the film’s overall impact remains powerful. Guy Ritchie’s unique touch brings a fresh perspective to a historical narrative, making this film a must-watch for fans of action, history, and espionage.
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Tourma
Written 11 month(s) ago
9
"There's a lot of things you can do with a Nazi, and An Axe" ~William "B.J." Blazkowicz (Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus)
I said that in reference to one scene in this movie, won't say which though. ~ .^

Guy Richie continues to expand his "Brits in violent situations that go sideways" genre to WW II. His fast dialog is not quite as verbose as in his older work, but it's still excellent. I like all of his movies, but this is up there on his more recent fare.

Alan Ritchson playing a kinda dweeby, murderous Scandinavian is a highlight.

In the vein of, if far more grounded than, Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds.

A good vibe to go into 2025.
Wuchak
Written 9 month(s) ago
6
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-budget “Attack on the Iron Coast,” which was shot in B&W.

Don’t get me wrong, this is a top-of-the-line production with a quality cast, including the likes of Henry Cavill, Alan Ritchson, Eiza González and Babs Olusanmokun. It just needed a little more human interest to draw me into the characters and care about the manic events.

The dynamic score brings to mind Spaghetti Westerns and includes a piece that rips off “Immigrant Song.”

It runs 2 hours, 2 minutes, and was shot at Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, London, and Antalya on the southwest coast of Turkey.

GRADE: B-