It is not often that a new film open that has an all star cast, a great storyline and wonderful locations. Yet the Monuments Men movie has managed to do all three. The iconic George Clooney is the driving force behind the entire project. Not only did he take the starring role, but also directed and co wrote the film.
Set in 1943, at the height of the second world war, the story is based on historical facts. All the names have been changed but the viewer is still watching the lives of real people as they lived and died in a quest to track down some of the greatest works of art in history.
The allies had realized quite early on in the war that the Nazi's were looting many of the great art treasures of Europe. On Hitler's orders they were also confiscating many of the pieces owned by Jews who were deported to the death camps. Hitler himself had plans for much of the art. He wanted as much as possible for his private collection, but also planned to set up a museum. His senior officers were also building their own private collections with many priceless works of art they looted.
The main character of the movie played by Clooney begins to understand that by the time the war is over Europe will be left with very little of its art treasures. In fact, the entire face of Western Civilization could be lost. He approaches the US president for permission to set up a special team of treasure hunters. In collaboration with the British the team heads to occupied Europe and begins their work.
It quickly becomes clear that the extent of the problem is far greater that they had imagined. Not only is it becoming clear to everyone that the allies will most likely win the war, the Russian army is advancing across eastern Europe. The Russians are also on the trail of lost art works, but they have no intentions of returning them. Instead, they consider anything they can find the spoils of war and are quickly shipping it back east.
Despite its attempts at humor the film does an outstanding job of highlighting one of the forgotten aspects of war. The collateral damage suffered by nations and their innocent people. There are frequent reminders of the absolute devastation suffered by much of Europe at this time and the enormous scale of human suffering.
One particularly poignant scene is when the team find a cache of hidden art treasures, that also contains a bag of gold fillings extracted from the mouths of concentration camp victims. It emphasises to the shocked viewer that people were reduced to the status of objects and even after death their bodies were desecrated.
The screen play was developed from Robert M. Edsel's excellent book that told the true story of the real treasure hunters during the war. It is the perfect opportunity for viewers to learn about one of the forgotten aspects of war. It also does a good job of showing the fate of many Jewish people at the hands of the brutal Nazi regime.
Set in 1943, at the height of the second world war, the story is based on historical facts. All the names have been changed but the viewer is still watching the lives of real people as they lived and died in a quest to track down some of the greatest works of art in history.
The allies had realized quite early on in the war that the Nazi's were looting many of the great art treasures of Europe. On Hitler's orders they were also confiscating many of the pieces owned by Jews who were deported to the death camps. Hitler himself had plans for much of the art. He wanted as much as possible for his private collection, but also planned to set up a museum. His senior officers were also building their own private collections with many priceless works of art they looted.
The main character of the movie played by Clooney begins to understand that by the time the war is over Europe will be left with very little of its art treasures. In fact, the entire face of Western Civilization could be lost. He approaches the US president for permission to set up a special team of treasure hunters. In collaboration with the British the team heads to occupied Europe and begins their work.
It quickly becomes clear that the extent of the problem is far greater that they had imagined. Not only is it becoming clear to everyone that the allies will most likely win the war, the Russian army is advancing across eastern Europe. The Russians are also on the trail of lost art works, but they have no intentions of returning them. Instead, they consider anything they can find the spoils of war and are quickly shipping it back east.
Despite its attempts at humor the film does an outstanding job of highlighting one of the forgotten aspects of war. The collateral damage suffered by nations and their innocent people. There are frequent reminders of the absolute devastation suffered by much of Europe at this time and the enormous scale of human suffering.
One particularly poignant scene is when the team find a cache of hidden art treasures, that also contains a bag of gold fillings extracted from the mouths of concentration camp victims. It emphasises to the shocked viewer that people were reduced to the status of objects and even after death their bodies were desecrated.
The screen play was developed from Robert M. Edsel's excellent book that told the true story of the real treasure hunters during the war. It is the perfect opportunity for viewers to learn about one of the forgotten aspects of war. It also does a good job of showing the fate of many Jewish people at the hands of the brutal Nazi regime.
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