Both funny and depressing

Rating: 7/10 (9 April 2016)

A few selected men, picked for their knowledge in different areas of art, form a special unit that will try to rescue the art presently being looted by the Nazis all over Germany.
As I said in the title, I found the movie both funny and depressing. But I could add to that, that it is interesting. It is based on real events. Although I get that many scenes and events had to be altered for dramatic effect, it doesn't change that the fact that many of the described pieces were in fact stolen and recovered. Not by a handful men as in the movie, but by a designated unit.
The depressing part is that, as the movie shows, many pieces of art were lost and are still missing, their fates sometimes unknown. For example the Amber Room, which is still searched for. But perhaps the most depressing was a scene were the men find a barrel full of teeth gold. However depressing, this needs to be remembered.
But with a cast that contain known actors with a comedian flair like Clooney, Murray and Goodman. And supported by accomplished actors like Damon, Balaban and Blanchett there is not much to want for in the acting department. And there are a few gems, a few scenes with a distinct comic touch to lighten up the mood.
In all it was a very likable movie. A very different war movie. Some, but not much action, so if you expect grand battles, explosions and heroism under enemy fire, you will get disappointed. However, if you expect heroism of another kind, and a Little food for thought as well as Entertainment, this might be for you.
7/10