Towards the end of WWII, while the allied forces are successfully marching towards Berlin , there is the fear that the Germans might destroy the valuable works of art which were looted and stolen by them. With those marvels, an entire chapter of human excellence might get lost forever. A special task force comprising of art experts is formed with the aim of recovering the 'monuments' before they are destroyed by the Germans or acquired by the Russians. But is it worth risking human lives for lifeless monuments?
The Monuments Men , directed and co-written by George Clooney , rests on this interesting premise. It is based on the the quest and adventures of the Monuments Men. But the the story moves at snail's pace and has hardly any interesting sequence which could keep the audience guessing. It requires a lot of courage to sail through the two hour film. The background score is equally disappointing . The film boasts of an impressive star-cast which , apart from Clooney himself, includes Matt Damon and Cate Blanchett. But contrary to the expectations, it fails to impress and is a big disappointment.
My Rating : 2/5
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