Great War Drama Movie

Rating: 9/10 (21 March 2014)

Despite the anticipated bloody battles of the WW II, The Monuments Men depicts a rather unexpected soft side of the war. In spite of the inevitable grief and loss that accompany the war, the main characters subtly bring out many humors that enliven this movie. It is understandable that many expected this movie to have more actions, bigger movements, and a faster pace. Yet, this movie seizes my attention until the very end. I find this movie to be oddly gripping, realistic, melancholy, and truthful. The main characters live up to their beliefs and stay unwavered even in menacing environment. Moreover, the camaraderie is brilliantly portrayed and is a sound theme that is ceaselessly reinforced alongside with light humor coming from cute pairings of the characters.