Review of The Monuments Men (2014) by Stephen S — 04 Jun 2015
Not bad. I know the point that this film is trying to make, but I don't agree. I feel that art is very valuable, especially in a cultural sense, but most art is definitely not worth the risks that the characters go through in this film.
The Monuments Men argues that many human lives, potentially losing battles to the Nazis, and almost stirring up conflicts with the Russians are all worth it if you can save a few pieces of art. Hell, one of the characters dies saving a fucking painting.
This is where I didn't get the movie. You're going to honestly tell me that an old piece of canvas with paint on it is worth risking human lives over? Fuck no. It's not even like they were trying to save the Mona Lisa or the statue of David or something, though it doesn't make much of a difference to me.
Okay, rant over. Anyway, this is a decent film, despite all the stupid points it tries to get across.
This review of The Monuments Men (2014) was written by Stephen S on 04 Jun 2015.
The Monuments Men has generally received mixed reviews.
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