Story: A group of men was recruited by the British Army during World War II to assist it in a covert attack against Nazis, with support from Prime Minister Winston Churchill.
Review: The films of Guy Ritchie are generally high-octane, entertaining and straight to the point without getting too bogged down in superfluous details. ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’ is no different. This time, Ritchie has chosen to dramatize a true story from the Second World War, and has filled two hours with laughs and action as only he can do. He used his own interpretation instead of making another serious war film that had been done before. Though highly fictionalised, the film still offers a thoroughly enjoyable experience. The characters’ actions speak louder than words, making for an engaging watch.
Operation Postmaster is about this movie starring Gus March Phillips (Henry Cavill), which is a secret mission set up by the British Army and endorsed by Prime Minister Winston Churchill to sink the main supply ship for U-boats in a Spanish colony in West Africa. He brings together Richard Heron (Babs Olusanmokun) and Marjorie Stewart (Eiza Gonzalez), agents from Special Operations Executive who take a train ride to reach them through West Africa’s port city while Gus together with his team – Hero Fiennes Tiffin as Henry Hayes, Henry Golding as Freddy Alvarez, Alan Ritchson as Anders Lassen – sails towards it. In this location Marjorie starts her job of seducing Heinrich Luhr (Til Schweiger), the German leader on board the ship Duchessa. They find out that Duchessa will leave three days earlier than originally planned so Gus’s team chooses a more dangerous route that would save them time though they are fully aware that being caught might bring down their whole mission as well. Hence once they arrive at their target destination violence ensues hence the entire operation is characterized by a clash of bloodshed and gunfire.
This action film by Guy Ritchie may not match the calibre of his early work, but it certainly entertains. It’s one of those movies where you don’t have to think too much about the plot. There is some humor injected into Gus’ blazing guns. Although it doesn’t measure up, it will remind you of Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Inglourious Basterds’ or even ‘The Guns of Navarone,’ due to their similar theme. It is a shallow movie, however, people who like Ritchie’s style and technique will enjoy it. He tells a straightforward story without relying on too many twists and turns.
Gus (Henry Cavill) is testosterone personified; he does well in conveying his character – someone who hates rules and can make his own way through anything he faces. The rugged look gives him more depth. Alan Ritchson appears as a twisted version of his ‘Preacher’ character which was also good to see. Both Cavill and Ritchson get along very well with each other, and their comic timing is excellent. In specific respect, Eiza Gonzalez played Marjorie exceptionally well while Babs Olusanmokun portrayed Heron brilliantly too in this regard. Eiza shines as a seductress tasked with neutralizing an SS officer, delivering a fabulous performance.
The best thing about this movie is that it does not take itself too seriously. The film has a bunch of characters who are quite colourful, and they all have distinct peculiarities and features that will stay with you for long. However, some people might be dissuaded by the amount of violence shown in the film, which is less gory than most other action films. This Guy Ritchie movie, though, could easily see you fall in love with his past style. For an enjoyable movie experience, ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’ does almost everything right. It tells a story based on a true event but as told by Ritchie himself. It is no masterpiece; it is just fun to watch.
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