THE MONUMENTS MEN
SAVING ART FROM THE NAZIS
MONUMENTAL STORY
GREATEST ART HEIST IN HISTORY
Based on the true story of the greatest treasure hunt in history, THE MONUMENTS MEN is an action drama focusing on an unlikely World War II platoon, tasked by FDR with going into Germany to rescue artistic masterpieces from Nazi thieves and returning them to their rightful owners. It would be an impossible mission: with the art trapped behind enemy lines, and with the German army under orders to destroy everything as the Reich fell, how could these guys - seven museum directors, curators, and art historians, all more familiar with Michelangelo than the M-1 - possibly hope to succeed? But as
THE MONUMENTS MEN, as they were called, found themselves in a race against time to avoid the destruction of 1000 years of culture, they would risk their lives to protect mankind's greatest achievements.
MONUMENTAL TIDBITS
GEORGE CLOONEY & CATE BLANCHETT
Beside George Clooney and Cate Blanchett who lead the cast (this is their second time to act together in a war movie after THE GOOD
GERMAN),
the movie also has Bill Murray, John Goodman, French star Jean
Dujardin, DOWNTON ABBEY star Hugh Bonneville and Matt Damon (the role
was originally meant for Daniel Craig). 
THE MONUMENTS MEN are both
directed and written by Clooney who based the story of the film on the
book 'The Monuments Men: 
Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves and the Greatest
Treasure Hunt in History' by Robert M. Edsel! Thousands of extras were
used in some of the military scenes!
Beside George Clooney and Cate Blanchett who lead the cast (this is their second time to act together in a war movie after THE GOOD
GERMAN),
the movie also has Bill Murray, John Goodman, French star Jean
Dujardin, DOWNTON ABBEY star Hugh Bonneville and Matt Damon (the role
was originally meant for Daniel Craig). 
THE MONUMENTS MEN are both
directed and written by Clooney who based the story of the film on the
book 'The Monuments Men: 
Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves and the Greatest
Treasure Hunt in History' by Robert M. Edsel! Thousands of extras were
used in some of the military scenes! 
This sounds like a must see!
ReplyDeleteI imagine the wargamers will hugely love it!
DeleteThis sounds rather good and a brill cast as well!
ReplyDeleteGlad think so, Simon!
DeleteA must see for me! Looks very interesting!
ReplyDeleteGreetings
Peter
Glad you like it, Peter
DeleteMy Rare One and I are both really looking forward to this movie!
ReplyDeleteMark your calendar for February!
DeleteI like the premise of the film and although I was aware that there were men charged with this duty, I don't know their personal stories. Looking forward to it.
ReplyDeleteShould be an interesting take on this historical story, Annzie. And I'm interested to see how they will handle comedy elements with some gruesome war moments without being unsubtle and offensive
Deletegreat idea of a film
ReplyDeletebased on a great book by Mr. Robert Edsel, whom I want to thank for favouriting our post over at Twitter!
DeleteI like the sound of this,nice one Dez!
ReplyDeleteGlad you approve, Ray
DeleteI want to see this. It's the first time I've heard about this piece of history.
ReplyDeleteit is intriguing, isn't it, Sandra?
DeleteGreat movie and casting .
ReplyDeleteCheers .
glad you like it, Vincent
DeleteI saw that "The monuments men" is one of the most awaited movies in 2014. I hope it lives up to the hype.
ReplyDeleteCould be a good one, it was supposed to open up in cinemas this month but was moved to next year because the special effects weren't done, which is strange, since they are now out of the run for any awards
DeleteThe Monuments Men looks terrific. I saw the trailer last time I went to the movies. I'm sure it'll have a huge draw.
ReplyDeletemost probably!
DeleteDon't know whether I shall see it or not, but I'm sure with its outstanding cast, it should be a good film.
ReplyDeleteHope Cate Blanchett wins an Oscar next year for BLUE VALENTINE role, she is already on the winning streak with it :)
DeleteI am really looking forward to The Monuments Men. My hubs has a small man crush on Matt Damon, so I would have to catch it regardless. Glad it's one I'm actually looking forward to!
ReplyDeleteI cannot stand Damon's arrogance, but I know some people like him for reasons unknown :)
DeleteWhat an amazing cast. I want to see this.
ReplyDeleteshould be fun, Medeia :)
DeleteDarling, shouldn't you have another post up? Are yo okay?
ReplyDeleteNo, dear, I usually leave the Monday post for your early morning instead of posting it on European Sunday Evening :) The same goes for Tuesday posts which I post on Monday evening. But Wednesday, Thursday and Friday posts are posted evening before here in Europe :)
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