History lesson

Rating: 8/10 (9 February 2014)

I wanted to see this for the actors in the movie. So many good performers in a film based on truth. I especially liked Cate Blanchett's performance as the woman who eventually gave the soldiers the information they needed. She portrayed a hesitant woman in a dangerous time - she knew her life was in danger if found out and was careful about saying anything. The unlikely group, with little military knowledge were at times comical but always believable. The mission they were given was so important for the art world and the individuals the art was stolen from. If it weren't for these men we would not be able to enjoy the Madonna and Child by Michelangelo, the many paintings in the Lourve and families would not have been reunited with their paintings. At times the movie seemed a little slow, but the acting is well done and the history lesson is important for all. Hitler had instructed for all the collections to be destroyed if he lost the war - we have many reasons to be thankful to these Monument Men.