THE MINISTRY OF UNGENTLEMANLY WARFARE (Released to Theaters USA 2024)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.2|5.0 Starsìììì  The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare bases itself on World War II covert mission files released by England that warrior teams executed. It is based on activities of real life James Bond's characters.  It's interesting to find M from the James Bond movie series is very  real during World War II. Connections between this movie and the movie, Operation Mincemeat, are shown.  This film is very watchable for adult audiences who like covert action movies. Know that this movie contains cringeworthy gore, but those scenes are placed at strategic junctions that allow an audience some breathing room. The acting is terrific...the cast very well chosen. This film is culturally significant and visually quite good. It is smart, witty and toward the end of the film it starts to have the finesse of Inglorious Bastards. The movie cannot fail to impress.  Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  A hardened military man is the last resort for England to fight Germany and prevent a German takeover of Europe.  Additional Thanks Thank you to Director Guy Ritchie for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Jerry Bruckheimer, Guy Ritchie, Chad Oman, Ivan Atkinson, and John Friedberg. Cast includes Henry Cavill, Eiza Gonzalez, Alan Ritchson, Alex Pettyfer, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Babs Olusanmokun, Henrique Zaga, Til Schweiger, Henry Golding, and Cary Elwes. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. This is a great watch and more than worth a watch due to its excellent execution. WOW! What a film. Know this movie is exceptionally violent and not suitable as a family watch. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE (Released to Theaters USA 2024)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.0|5.0 Starsìììì  Bad Boys: Ride or Die—suitable, not as good as the last two films in the series—is the fourth movie in the Bad Boys lineup.  While the acting is good to suitable, this movie lacks the vibrancy of previous movies almost as if Martin Lawrence and Will Smith are just going through the motions with little attention to detail. But this film, none the less, tells a good enough story that it is worth watching. Be aware that the comedy runs along the lines of previous Bad Boy movies and may not be suitable for the family watch. Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images  Storyline Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett are at it again. This time they have to prove that their former police captain was not involved in a drug cartel.   Additional Thanks  Thank you to Directors Adil and Bilall for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Jerry Bruckheimer, Will Smith, Chad Oman, and Doug Belgrad for making the film possible.  Cast includes Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Paola Nunez, Jacob Scipio.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. It is not great, but it works. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers