The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare - Movie Review

[@samuellee257]

Everyone talking about Guy Ritchie and Henry Cavill, but here I am , just really happy seeing Alan Ritchson getting more roles and recognition!

[@waverlyking6045]

He came a long way from Blue Mountain State.

[@dogman6687]

I will never not see Thad Castle when i look at him lol

[@luisalmanza119]

I'm so happy for him

[@notmyrealpseudonym6702]

I was coming to say the same thing. Him and Henry Cavill together must have been amazing on set as they both come across as nice guys

[@LM2.S54]

too bad hes an idiot like thad in real life

[@stephenandrew6087]

Kinda what I expected. Guy Ritchie has settled into a nice niche of "turn your head off for a while and laugh through action", and I'm 100% ok with that.

[@MrKrtek00]

It is not that easy to pull that off well, to be honest.

[@theroebuck123456789]

It's sad that Marvel has become "comfort food" movies when this is what "comfort food" movies should be.

[@aghh1832]

​@theroebuck123456789 If someone finds their comfort in watching marvel movies then let em do it, who cares?

[@SaberRexZealot]

I’d be more okay with it if I liked that kind of film to begin with

[@spike5499]

@@theroebuck123456789 who cares

[@nope5657]

We need American blockbusters to bring back the big budget, WELL SHOT, r-rated action film. John Wick can't sustain it alone.

[@prakharkirtijajoria5314]

Thank you for capital WELL SHOT. Almost all big budget movies nowadays look like grey sludge and film direction in general means a ton of Mid Close Ups

[@marksaguindel1903]

Keanu Reeves always has a great supporting cast to pick up the acting chops where Keanu lacks.

[@jdxsr85]

Agreed. We need more R rated action blockbusters that ruled the summers like in the 90s. Bad Boys 2 was the last of that breed for a good while before the comic book and fantasy movies phase (which I still liked some of those).

[@ssssssstssssssss]

Equalizer 3 was well shot snd had some great action. I suppose it wasn’t big budget though

[@graffiti.777]

​@@marksaguindel1903hey Keanu is the goat!

[@churibman]

Here's hoping Alan Ritchson gets cast in a Wolfenstein movie at some point

[@r3dsnow757]

My guy Til Schweiger from Inglorious Bastards is literally B.J Blazkowicz

[@productivindoid9069]

Wait2 is Til Schweiger the mocap actor for the rebooted wolfenstein game? Cus for the longest time i've always seen BJ Blazkowicz as Til Schweiger, until i researched on google and find that Til doesn't land his acting on BJ's part (if i remember corrrctly)

[@r3dsnow757]

@@productivindoid9069 They sude look crazy alike.

[@IcyScythe]

This sounds like it might be a throwback to the classic 60s and 70s man-on-a- mission commando movies (Dirty Dozen, Guns of Navarone, Where Eagles Dare etc .) Those are some of my favorite films that I can rewatch endlessly and I miss that style of more lighthearted adventure war flick. Will definitely be going to see this.

[@renegadeleader1]

I got to see this early last week, and you are 100% correct that this film is a throwback to those classic men on a mission movies like Guns of Navarone, Dirty Dozen, and Where Eagles Dare. Definitely worth watching, I had a blast!

[@zvimur]

When did Alistair MacLean vanish from people's memory?😢

[@greysnake2903]

Rat patrol?

[@IcyScythe]

@@greysnake2903 thx for the rec this looks solid

[@mohammedashian8094]

Saw all three and loved them and I did notice that the opening boat scene in ministry is similar (maybe somewhat but still) to the boat scene in Navarone.

[@cutterhale7530]

Saw it last night absolutely loved it Guy Ritchie and Henry Cavill are now Q4 two the man from uncle is criminally underrated one of my favorite movies and this for me is right up there with it!!

[@roscojenkins7451]

Army hammer really BIT into that script! He was a HUNGRY actor. What ever happened to him?

[@cutterhale7530]

@@roscojenkins7451 😂

[@mypalfootfoot9591]

@@roscojenkins7451 I think you know what happened to him!

[@rodneywyatt9441]

A Brit version of Inglorious Bastards!😂😂😂

[@zom8680]

Even had the same dude who we all cheered for as he killed Germans make us fear him from one scene alone

[@joshottinger6380]

​@@zom8680 SGT. HUGO STIGLITZ

[@theatticreview777]

Exactly what I said 🤣👏

[@007soon]

I have viewed both films, and that’s this one blindly, and didn’t really think it was similar. Inglorious bastards was much more dialog driven. And this one a lot more suspense.

[@renata8979]

A working man’s Inglorious Bastards)))

[@ErinUnderwood]

I love that you mention the character development is a little thin but that the actors are so good at what they do that it doesn't matter. You just made me realize something that I wish I had put into my review. The "character" in this film was actually the mission or maybe the team as a whole, and not a single person (I know that sounds a little weird, but we're talking about Guy Ritche, right?). The mission was the character and all of the people, the plan, the action, etc were the visual embodiment of its development as the central "character" in the story. It's kind of a weird way of looking at this film, but I think this is why the movie works. Great breakdown of the film, Chris.

[@iantburrell]

I N G L O U R I O U S W A R F A R E

[@theatticreview777]

👏👏👏

[@MrLalitocortes123]

2:47 Was that a sneaky Uwe Boll reference Stuckmann? Til Schweiger in a FAR CRY from his role… I see you.

[@skyhunter2816]

Definitely not.

[@Nova-fh2et]

No

[@buzzsawgr81]

I caught that too, even if it wasn't intentional.

[@rog2224]

The real SOE had quite a star studded 'cast' - people involved beyond Fleming included Christopher Lee, Maskelyne the Magician, Douglas Fairbanks jr, Jon Pertwee, and Peter Ustinov. There were a lot of people from the West End from costumes to make-up to management whose names would mean almost nothing now, who were heavily involved in something not wildly different to the Q Division in the Bond movies.

[@Locadel2003]

Alan Ritchson stoled the movie for me, he was so great

[@ScutPunk]

What happened to feature presentation?

[@pennywisethedancingclown2246]

Gone. Reduced to atoms.

[@nettlecider]

Nothing, he'll return to it

[@uzazil]

It became a rerun

[@LordSvzklx]

Hope you enjoyed the new one he just released

[@grapeshot]

Grandfather who fought in World War II in the US Army would have definitely approved.

[@BeyondtheIights]

Eh ok pal

[@louisdellalucca8969]

Apparently Alan Ritchson read five books about his character and argued with Guy about his kills

[@alexerickson6331]

Dude’s gonna get so many more roles from this

[@davidpalmer4184]

I love it when actors are dedicated to doing home work on the person they are portraying. Should be a bloody good movie.

[@DaveW871]

Going to see the movie tonight with a couple of other pals. Sounds like the perfect Guys Movie! Thank you for the review!

[@verlinswarey507]

I don’t know why folks are saying that Chris doesn’t review movies anymore! if this wasn’t a movie review, then I don’t know what is! Chris isn’t afraid to mention a movie’s shortcomings; he just doesn’t trash those shortcomings!

[@jonnyfendi2003]

Get a clue!

[@SanctusPaulus1962]

​@@jonnyfendi2003 What?

[@jamesatkinsonja]

I'd rather have reviews like these over the relentlessly negative ones moaning about culture war nonsense.

[@backlandlands5793]

The movie was ok but more serious than the ads suggested. There were only 1 or 2 bad guys and it didn't really show them doing anything. The rest were Germans basically standing around waiting to be killed. You don't really get to know the "heroes". The introductions of the heroes is someone telling us "This is ______ , they do this___". Alan and Henry are the best thing about it.

[@drumstick74]

At 0:33 Stuckman mentions .."Sea Zoo"? Tried searching for it with no luck. Anyone know the right title? Thanks!

[@afofagaming2206]

Sisu

[@afofagaming2206]

Sisu

[@drumstick74]

@@afofagaming2206 TY 🌺

[@hawk12983]

Where is Sasquatch Sunset?

[@delix787]

Is there a reason why people believe every movie has to be about caring about the characters? If you’re more focused on world building than character, then you’re a world building Director. If you’re more focused on character writing, then world building, then you’re a character focus Director. Some directors don’t have both, but their characters are driven by personality only. You’re not supposed to know everything about them. You are there to be entertained by them for two hours and nothing more because that was never the direction. 🎬

[@ElectricAlien577]

Yes very much this. One of the reasons i hate how everyone dunks on james camerons avatar. Its not a complex character drama, but it is an awesome scifi action movie with amazing world building, and thats all it needs to be enjoyable.

[@prakharkirtijajoria5314]

You're absolutely right. I have never cared much about characters (honestly feel there is something wrong with my brain) but the world and how everyone reacts to it is what gets me immersed and makes me feel the stakes

[@jamesatkinsonja]

John Wick is another example. The characters aren't complicated but the world is built up well and it's mostly a framework for excellent action.

[@claytonrios1]

This basically feels like what a Wolfenstein movie would look like if Guy Ritchie directed it. I mean that in the best way possible.

[@emeraldknight6224]

"Til Schweiger, in a far cry from his role in Inglourious Basterds" I understood that reference 😉

[@penneyburgess5431]

Guy Richie’s movies are always a fun ride. There’s never a lot of melodramatic characterization except in one major character. One focus, one emotional note and clear concise message, if any. Which is fine by me. I am really looking forward to seeing it.❤

[@jamesbotha5360]

The title sounds like a Guy Ritchie parody film that would be showing in another film

[@andreamunoz8262]

This movie didn't seem to get a lot of publicity. We saw it but only 1 theater in our city even showed it! Great movie though, happy we watched it. It's a 'more serious, darker take' on Man from Uncle - similar vibes and we enjoyed it!

[@debbee0867]

You are lucky, I'm a Brit and we never got it released. It's only a British film, producer, actors and about our history 😅 I've only managed to see it as someone has posted a good copy of it on KZbin a day ago. That will probably get taken down soon. It was a film that should have been seen at the cinema! 😢

[@tribbianit]

British film maker with heavily British led cast and yet no British release date?! WTH - very annoyed by this...

[@jamesatkinsonja]

Amazon Prime bought distribution rights [which seems to be the case for the last few Ritchie films]. The box office projections aren't very high [although maybe good word of mouth will help] so maybe they felt it would fair better on streaming.

[@tribbianit]

@@jamesatkinsonja Yeah that figures for the rest of the world but if the US can get a cinema release you would think the UK would too! Especially after the gentlemen success keeping the Guy Ritchie buzz going. Just annoyed as it does not seem like a film to watch on the small screen either!

[@renegadeoffunk32]

Henry Cavill and his band of wiley cast of characters well and truly deliver! This was a great watch! ❤

[@ManyfiresWoman]

Just came from seeing it and WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED! The action was good and everyone in the theater laughed at the humor. And there were all ages there. At the end I found myself wondering just how in the hell did they manage to pull it off? All I can say is... I really like Guy Ritchie's movies! This one was really entertaining! 👍

[@scottieray]

Only issue I have is how jacked some of the characters seem to be. Not many people in 1940s wartime could attain that physicality.

[@elizabethchester]

eh people like seeing jacked men in movies, nothing new. i dont know how you can have an issue with that specifically in a movie as stylized as this

[@jamesg8175]

Why does the UK have to wait until it goes to Amazon prime?

[@littlelouisvuitton]

I’m not one for war or period movies but I still found myself really enjoying this movie

[@StevenEspaniola]

No reference or mention of Tarantino’s Inglorious Basterds which did this plot-line first in 2009?

[@jamesatkinsonja]

He alludes to it at 2:48

[@StevenEspaniola]

@@jamesatkinsonja yup heard the blurb but was talking more about the plot similarities

[@LordSvzklx]

Honestly the “group of WWII misfits must infiltrate Nazi island to destroy weapons there” plot sounds like it owes more to Guns of Navarone, something that Tarantino himself probably had in mind when doing Inglorious Basterds

[@ulilstinker]

When is your furiosa review?

[@dr.emilschaffhausen4683]

I'm just glad to see Princess Buttercup's boyfriend in another movie.

[@dmingledorff]

THE DREAD PIRATE ROBERTS! Tbf, Cary Elwes is in a lot of movies.

[@LaPiernaDeMiAbuela]

@@dmingledorff Robin Hood - Men in Tights... the only Robin Hood that can speak with british accent.

[@humphreybradley3060]

I loved the film, it was a fun take on a real operation. On serious note the members of team were all TRUE heroes; Anders Lassen was awarded a Military Cross & 2 bars (3x MCs) & a posthumous Victory Cross KIA in N Italy in April ‘45. I’ve visited his grave at Argenta Gap Military Cemetery SE of Ferrara. Well worth a visit if you’re passing.

[@wellsaidgoodheadfred9843]

You should do 'Late Night with the Devil,' now that it's on streaming platforms.

[@bebothefilipino]

Am I crazy or did he review this movie and delete it

[@snowman22ism]

I so badly want to see this at the theater but thanks to Amazon it is apparently not being released in theaters in Canada so I am unable to watch it. I've waited so long for this movie to come out and now I find out it's not coming out in my country

[@LTJfan]

Nice Ace Ventura shirt, Chris

[@kathydurow6814]

And nothing online yet anout when or how to see it in Australia. Maybe on streaming services rather than in cinemas, which is a shame.

[@knightofwind2929]

Is this anything like inglorious bastards? The scene in the restaurants were amazing

[@shmurk9829]

"Roadhouse had as much energy and charisma as a Chris Stuckmann video" -Critical Drinker 😂😂😂

[@adamjackson6887]

Is it a bird? is it a plane? No, it's an movie review from Chris Stuckmann. A rare sight. We may never see the like again.

[@DieselMcBadass1]

When I saw the trailer I thought "this is going to be the perfect movie to watch on a flight". I like watching movies like this to relax on a flight.

[@aptreadwell]

You're worried about characterization from what is effectively a James Bond precursor movie? How many James Bond movies would be sufficient do you think?

[@julianeuburger]

was that a reference to the far cry movie that til schweiger starred in or was that just coincidence? 2:47

[@theatticreview777]

Movie was incredible! Loved the similarities it shared with Inglorious Basterds, and loved Guy Ritchie’s style in this one!

[@raymondsmith6870]

It is kind of nice that the US market got a theatrical release and was able to watch this film. I was waiting eargerly for this to be released where I am this weekend but lo and behold Canada, Australia and UK get no release but have to wait 3 months for a streaming release. Thanks Amazon Video for not allowing Commonwealth nations watch a film about Commonwealth contributions to WW2 but only the US can.

[@minionx23]

Oh man my wife and I saw this movie yesterday. And I got to say you can tell they were having fun with this movie. we loved it

[@Raspotnik]

Chris... Where is sheleby oaks?

[@gayroach2916]

“Ministry of gentleman warfare” “magical society of wizard negroes” we have fully left the era of one-word one-syllable titled hollywood movies and moved on to making them sound like fall out boy songs

[@pratikastrosaha5015]

I'm glad I didn't have to watch a 20sec non skippable ads. Chris stuckman is OG

[@IowaRocker81]

Any update on Shelby Oaks release date?

[@UnmatchedSkills]

Ian Fleming and M in the same room was dope. It honestly felt like a 007 prequel/origin story with James Bond being split into several characters instead.

[@Edgecrusher66]

where can i get that ace ventura tshirt?

[@BobbyM817]

Really looking forward to this. I’ve been enjoying Guy Ritchie’s recent films.

[@dustin4747]

Did Chris really just casually drop two movie references when bringing up Til Schweiger? Both Far Cry and Inglorious Bastards.

[@bigalanthewasp]

No uk cinema release for this which sucks I was looking forward to seeing it on the big screen

[@Unchartedadventures94]

Wholeheartedly agree with your review. I was lucky enough to attend an early screening and I thoroughly enjoyed it! I wish there had been a bit more character development but it didn’t take itself too seriously and the movie worked for me

[@eamontiernan3960]

Shame it’s got no release date in England…

[@vanessahenry7238]

I absolutely loved this movie and like some, called it more like a comical version of Inglorious Bastard - The people the actors portray are rather interesting and it is worth reading the book for which Richie got the story from!

[@weneedsaving515]

Can you review Madam Web plz?

[@WH250398]

Not in cinemas here :(

[@jamesatkinsonja]

I know it's going on 'Amazon Prime' in many territories at some point.

[@goldenquaarter]

Here is Chris Stuckmen's new video I hope I enjoy it.

[@Mirpurmad]

this movie belongs to the 80s era when movies like first blood, delta force, commando etc were made and I grew up enjoying them all

[@avantegarde7797]

It never occurred to me, but your analogy to "SISU", is perfect. It works. And, having seen both films, and enjoyed both, I can hardily, reccomend both. This film (in spite of the bad press) is fun & engaging. The hiccups are (very) minor, the characters are (very) likeable. See it. I think you will like. Just point (or not) and shoot ! I do have to wonder how it will go over in " The Fatherland" !

[@zyfanajj8049]

Guys where can I watch the movie online!

[@brucelau2023]

Cavill's 2nd 2024 movie , that is quite awesome

[@jamesatkinsonja]

It's because Argylle was filmed way back in 2021!

[@welldonemovies]

Keep at it Stuckmann. 👍 I'll be watching this flick sooner rather than later, due in part to this review.

[@lfyoung]

I can’t wait to see this movie. There is one specific point in your review of the movie that I think a lot of people may not get but I hope they do. It’s when you talk about this movie is just a lot of fun to go see and I think nowadays people tend to forget a movie doesn’t have to be political. It doesn’t have to have any kind of strange overture or crazy sexual relationships or religions or anything could just be a movie that just good entertainment I think that’s what sorely missing and definitely needed and this day and age and I hope they bring that kind of movies back soon

[@trentynichols007]

How can we watch this movie, not in cinemas or find it another site. No info on prime either. Looks like the comments are mainly the same. Cant think of another movie to do it.

[@ForOrAgainstUs]

"Life's not worth living but let's die for our country" is the sense I got from this. Walking into life or death situations, not giving a fuck, killing a bunch of people easily, "hip hip, cheerio, understatement? hmm? understatement, indeed." I'm about 36 minutes into the film right now, wondering if I'll ever hit play again.

[@Jabberwock-we3yh]

Still no Late Night With the Devil video?

[@shack6111]

LOVE your reviews, as usual, but I really wish you would give a 1-10 scale so as to realize just How Much OR How Little you liked or disliked a movie.

[@nickbh15]

Sooo is this not just like a less serious inglorious bastards?

[@SirClerihew]

Great can’t wait to see what Chris has to say about thAAANNND it’s over

[@TellySavalas-or5hf]

It's "The Guns of navarone" part 2 in fact.

[@chrisbiggs5415]

A damn good time? That’s all I care about when it comes to Gut Ritchie movies. He’s currently one of my favorite directors. Man of Wrath is my favorite movie he directed.

[@bobbynygaardchrisitansen6874]

I agree with what you said but I think it is more than implied that Till Sweiger is evil with the black women in chains beaten.

[@MediaLieDetector]

Arcadian? When?

[@madgrimmer]

The Gentlemen was a great show too.

[@Carloszavalalol]

Wow no furst half of the video being an ad? What's happening to Chris Stuckman, movie director?

[@Michaelaaschaetzle]

Feels like a British version of Inglorious Basterds plus CGI minus Tarantino’s writing, so far from trailer and clips. Liked the covenant, so gotta give him credit and watch, but I don’t know how it will match up

[@michals5873]

I was really hyped for this movie and was a little disappointed with it. It's still worth watching but i have 2 problems with it: we know very little about the characters in it and what we do know comes from one short scene where Henry tells who he wants on his team: "i want XXX because he is a good sailor and hates nazis because they killed his brother, i want YYY because nazis killed his brother and he is a menace with a knife etc."

[@natelandis6140]

Excellent choice of t shirt in this video Chris

[@williamj.dovejr.8613]

If this film doesn't convince Eon to select Henry Cavill as James Bond, nothing will! Get on it, Eon!

[@gregflip5938]

he’s too old / known for Superman

[@akib77777]

Hey people, which film do you think is Guy Ritchie's best?

[@timothybaran8315]

The irregulars is a great book that I’m sure could serve as a companion piece to this movie. Fleming was a part of that story as well, but in that case Fleming was witnessing the exploits of Roald Dahl. History is stranger than fiction.

[@Bigrago1]

Seems fun though don't know why they bothered putting "based on a true story". Guess it's like the Conjuring movies, just to get more butts in seats.

[@osirissmith5254]

I was going to say the way you talking about this making it seem like it needs to be dark or very mature emotions. It was good, humorous, and fun!

[@lopez92843]

Chris, do Blue Beetle review..🥹

[@adamcarlton3312]

Shame this didn't get a UK cinematic release. I was looking forward to going to see it

[@RH1812]

We can rely on Ritchie to make OTT bonkers noise

[@InnsmouthAdmiral]

Just watched the movie this evening. It was such a fun watch and I agree with this review.

[@EduardoRamos-lo6yl]

Why no one is talking about that Cleopatra scene ?

[@thekeywitness]

This kind of popcorn entertainment is cool and all but Ritchie is hit or miss for me. I won’t make it a priority but I’ll check it out when the opportunity presents itself.

[@johnathonlivingston7573]

This movie is a blast. The edge of the seat tempo, high stakes, interesting characters, and charming style make for a fun movie experience. Go see it.

[@raymondsmith6870]

I wish but it is not being released theatrically in Canada, Australia or the UK.

[@littlenick102]

Have you seen the SAS Rogue Heroes series? Same subject but a lot more time to explore the real people it's based on.

[@kenglod]

Ok, I'm going to say the obvious since everyone is thinking it but no one dares say it. We have found THE ONE who's worthy of replacing Arnold's T800. Alan Ritchson. James Cameron cast this guy already and pay him well.

[@jamesatkinsonja]

Well he's already fought the T1000 in Reacher season 2!

[@jessejorgensen3931]

I think a big budget is bad. There needs to be someone to say no. The tension can destroy a movie or it can make Star Wars!