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Rating: 10/10 (8 March 2016)

I read IMDb reviews all the time and have never created a log in or written a review until I felt that this movie needed some input.
Yes, I know that this movie was the short, short version of the much more amazing true story of the people who brought their expertise to bear to save our history and put their lives on the line for it. But if it takes George Clooney and Matt Damon to shine a light on this deserving story for the younger generation, so be it.
I am an educator and a history buff, but have you spoken to a local middle school or high school student recently? Have you asked them what they know about World War II? They know very little and they have a hard time figuring out why events that happened 70-80 years ago have anything to do with them or their world. Yes, I am reading the book, and I want all the historical detail I can get my hands on. I loved the documentary "The Rape of Europa" which is also a more in depth story.
But I will show this short, funny version to young students if that's what to takes to get them to think about it, even a little. It is a great starting point for many of the difficult topics like the Holocaust and military occupation without being too intense or distressing.
For educators and students, there is a lot of swearing in the movie, but the language is very PG rated, especially compared to many other war movies out there.