Untold story of WWII

Rating: 8/10 (24 May 2014)

As a WWII history buff I have seen a heck of a lot of movies of that genre. But this is an intriguing story that to my knowledge has never been told on the big screen. Maybe that's why I could easily overlook some of its flaws and found it thoroughly enjoyable. The horrible reviews kept me from seeing it in the theater, but I think a number of the critics didn't "get" what the movie was about. Yes, it's a retro vehicle, but it had a number of clever lines and genuinely tense moments. War is like that — there's humor right alongside death and tragedy. Clooney, Murray and Goodman were their usual entertaining selves. Anyone who's likes WWII, classical art, Clooney and/or Murray will enjoy this film.