The Monument Men is a true story that takes place during WW2 and covers a very important era in history. However, I am sorry to report that this film is not what one would expect. It was a little confusing in the beginning, as I felt the director (George Clooney) assumed we knew the lingo and proceedings of military protocol. It was as if the characters were carrying on their very own private conversations during an ambiguous opening. The plan was to retrieve art stolen by the Nazis and return it to the rightful owners. The plan was hard for the audience and surprisingly, the military to understand. I tried to follow along but soon became lost. Midway through, The Monument Men started to come to life. I feel this was a noble gesture on the part of the US Military and was carried out to the best of their ability. The Nazi’s still…
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