Review of The Monuments Men (2014) by Patrick D — 07 Aug 2016

A bit of a mess. Couldn't decide if it was a light-hearted caper, a serious war movie, or something between the two.

This review of The Monuments Men (2014) was written by Patrick D on 07 Aug 2016.

The Monuments Men has generally received mixed reviews.

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