• The Monuments Men (2014)

    During World War II, the Nazis steal countless pieces of art and hide them away. Some over-the-hill art scholars, historians, architects and other experts form a unit to retrieve as many of the stolen masterpieces as possible. The mission becomes even more urgent when the team learns about Hitler's "Nero Decree," which orders destruction of the artworks if the Third Reich falls. Caught in a race against time, the men risk their lives to protect some of mankind's greatest achievements.

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The Monuments Men
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Release Date: February 7th, 2014

DVD Release Date: May 20th, 2014

PG-13 |1 hr 58 min

Plot Summary

During World War II, the Nazis steal countless pieces of art and hide them away. Some over-the-hill art scholars, historians, architects and other experts form a unit to retrieve as many of the stolen masterpieces as possible. The mission becomes even more urgent when the team learns about Hitler's "Nero Decree," which orders destruction of the artworks if the Third Reich falls. Caught in a race against time, the men risk their lives to protect some of mankind's greatest achievements.

Cast: George Clooney, Matt Damon, Bill Murray, John Goodman, Jean Dujardin, Bob Balaban, Hugh Bonneville, Dimitri Leonidas

Director: George Clooney

Genres: War , Historical drama

Production Co: Smoke House

Distributors: Sony Pictures Entertainment

Keywords: Rescue , 1940s , Quest , Pursuit , School , Brooding , Soldier ,

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  • 40
    Joe MorgensternWall Street Journal

    The movie's tone is at war with its subject, and sometimes with its wavering self. show more

  • 50
    Todd McCarthyThe Hollywood Reporter

    Something less than monumental, The Monuments Men wears its noble purpose on its sleeve when either greater grit or more irreverence could have put the same tale across to modern audiences with more punch and no loss of import. show more

  • 50
    Steven ReaPhiladelphia Inquirer

    Alas, it's a throwback that's thrown its back out - limping along, trailed by battalions of stereotypes and ammo rounds of cliche. show more

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