Review of Anthropoid (2016) by Eduardo C — 28 Mar 2017

Despite the slow start up, Anthropoid proves to be a compelling emotional historical war drama. The plot deals with two Czechoslovakian men, Josef Gabcík and Jan Kubis played by Cilian Murphy and Jamie Dornan respectively, who parachute back into Nazi occupied Czechoslovakia. Their mission is to assasinate SS obergruppenfüher Reinhard Heidrich, arguably the most responsible architect of the final solution behind Adolf Hitler himself.

Although the transitions in the film used by director Sean Ellis (II) are sometimes choppy and awkward, the entire product of Anthropoid captures the emotional turmoil experienced by these two men and those around them quite elegantly.

What stands out most in Anthropoid is the acting of the cast. Although there are no heavy hitters amongst the actors and actresses, all deliver authentic and resonating performances, especially Cillian Murphy who is one of the more well known actors in the movie.

All together, Ellis (II) delightfully tells a story that is unknown to most people about not only two brave men, but the brave people that assisted in bringing down one of the most vile men in history.