ManiakJiggy This is How Movies Should Be Made

CommentsXp Best movie ever!

Ketrivie It isn't all that great, actually. Really cheesy and very predicable of how certain scenes are gonna turn play out. However, I guess that's the charm of it all, because I would consider this one of my guilty pleasures.

Dirtylogy It's funny, it's tense, it features two great performances from two actors and the director expertly creates a web of odd tension where you actually don't know what is happening for the majority of the run time.

jean-martin30 If you like this movie ,may I recommend The Train with Burt Lancaster ,it's a good movie

namashi_1 Loosely based on the non-fiction book The Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves and the Greatest Treasure Hunt in History by Robert M. Edsel and Bret Witter, 'The Monuments Men' is a well-crafted & mostly engaging film by George Clooney, that wins over its flaws. While the Writing's tone shifts abruptly at times, the fine cast & deft direction by Clooney keep the goings-on thoroughly watchable.'The Monuments Men' Synopsis: An unlikely World War II platoon is tasked to rescue art masterpieces from Nazi thieves and return them to their owners.'The Monuments Men' is based on a true-story about war heroes who went near the war-zone to save creative masterpieces. You'd ask who goes out there in the middle of a bloodbath for sake of art? These heroes did! Why? Because Art defines humanity & how Art stands tall for its time & beyond. 2 of its heroes even lost their lives while on their mission & guess what, their sacrifice wasn't only to save art, but also humanity that lies beneath the masterpieces we talk about to date. Be it Michelangelo's Madonna or an Eyck's Ghent Altarpiece to name a few, remain as Artful & are considered as Creatives Masterpieces. And these heroes made sure they remained among us, despite the violence & menace all around them. Now that's Heroism!And it helps that the cinematic motion-picture about these heroes is bought to life by Oscar-Winning Film Giant - George Clooney. Keeping the pace moving & his direction consistently deft, Clooney delivers a film that offers some inspired laughs & a number of fascinating moments, that win you over. Of course, Clooney & Grant Heslov's Writing isn't always tight & the tone shifts from light to dull at times, but overall, this is a fascinating story that you might have not even heard of, but should experience, to respect its heroes. Clooney knows his job & while he can Write better, he sure knows how to direct & create an atmosphere for its subject matter. Phedon Papamichael's Cinematography, Stephen Mirrione's Editing, Alexandre Desplat's Score & the Excellent Production Design, merit a special mention. Performance-Wise: Clooney delivers, yet again! He delivers an entirely committed performance, that never hits a wrong mark. Matt Damon is terrific, as always. Its nice to see this versatile actor indulge himself in a strong supporting role. Cate Blanchett is extra-ordinary. Her sequences with Damon, stand out. John Goodman & Bill Murray deserved meatier roles & lines, but add to the narrative by just appearing here. Bob Balaban is top-notch. Hugh Bonneville & Jean Dujardin leave a mark. On the whole, 'The Monuments Men' is definitely watchable.

rfant01 With a cast like Bill Murray and John Goodman you'll think that this has a lot of comedy, but there is very little to laugh at, don't go in thinking there is. Though there are a few incidence of dry humor, some really good, they are very little and very few. A lot of the movie is just what the plot says, a group of middle age art experts, drafted into the army to chase down vast art collections stolen by the NAZI High Command to fill Hitler's planned 'Hitler Art Museum'.

ladyamy-33825 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.