The main reason I enjoyed The Monuments Men is because it is a perfect combination between a true story and a humorous one. Creating an enjoyable movie experience.
Centering around a group of artists, historians, and architects; Tasked with retrieving stolen arts and sculptures from Nazi Germany during World War 2. From the very beginning; the writers put a lot of emphasis on the important task to retrieve the stolen arts and return them to their owners.
While the task seems impossible and at the time quite ridiculous, Leader of the platoon Frank Stokes (George Clooney) is determined to save the pieces of history of human kind. While also reminding everyone that no amount of human life is worth sacrificing for a piece of art. A moral question that comes into play throughout the story.
What attracted me to the film were the dynamics between the platoon members, how they are all different from one another and yet share the same passion for art.
As I mentioned earlier, this film is a great combination between a true story and a humorous one, nowadays; it seems all movies based on a true story have to be dramatic, filled with depth, show a darker tone and image of the person the audience would have chosen not to see. Take for instance the movies of Elvis (2022) and Blonde (2022).
In the case of The Monuments Men; it is based on a true story. And even if not all the characters are real; they are amusing and all play a significant role. The story in itself is interesting, Combined with a bit of drama and humor and an uplifting soundtrack by Alexandre Desplat. With both elements combined - the movie becomes an enjoyable experience.
I guess the best advise I could give for film creators who struggle to make a movie based on a true story. Aside of staying true to the source material, is to enjoy the experience, have the movie filled with simple moments between characters and dynamics that reveal more about the characters we as audience are supposed to empathize with.
Centering around a group of artists, historians, and architects; Tasked with retrieving stolen arts and sculptures from Nazi Germany during World War 2. From the very beginning; the writers put a lot of emphasis on the important task to retrieve the stolen arts and return them to their owners.
While the task seems impossible and at the time quite ridiculous, Leader of the platoon Frank Stokes (George Clooney) is determined to save the pieces of history of human kind. While also reminding everyone that no amount of human life is worth sacrificing for a piece of art. A moral question that comes into play throughout the story.
What attracted me to the film were the dynamics between the platoon members, how they are all different from one another and yet share the same passion for art.
As I mentioned earlier, this film is a great combination between a true story and a humorous one, nowadays; it seems all movies based on a true story have to be dramatic, filled with depth, show a darker tone and image of the person the audience would have chosen not to see. Take for instance the movies of Elvis (2022) and Blonde (2022).
In the case of The Monuments Men; it is based on a true story. And even if not all the characters are real; they are amusing and all play a significant role. The story in itself is interesting, Combined with a bit of drama and humor and an uplifting soundtrack by Alexandre Desplat. With both elements combined - the movie becomes an enjoyable experience.
I guess the best advise I could give for film creators who struggle to make a movie based on a true story. Aside of staying true to the source material, is to enjoy the experience, have the movie filled with simple moments between characters and dynamics that reveal more about the characters we as audience are supposed to empathize with.