Raiders of the Lost Art

Rating: 7/10 (2 June 2014)

Though it's painfully thin, poorly structured and full of clichés, George Clooney's 'The Monuments Men' is a fun movie that shines a light, however dim, on a mostly forgotten or ignored part of World War II.
Taking its cues from films like 'The Dirty Dozen', 'The Monuments Men' struggles to keep a balance between its lighthearted tone and the very serious events it portrays. It's a tricky thing to do, and it's not always successful. But thanks to its talented cast, jaunty manner and gorgeous production values, 'The Monuments Men' manages to overcome its flaws and deliver a fairly entertaining--if ultimately inconsequential--film.