The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024)

Praises the spirited WWII coup led by Henry Cavill and the ensemble's chemistry in this men-on-a-mission tale, noting Ritchie's fun take on history despite some formulaic elements.

The critic finds it a slick, fun Boys' Own adventure war film that dodges many of Ritchie's usual tropes in favour of stylish action. She singles out the jauntily executed, entertaining action sequences for praise while noting the flimsy characters and lack of depth.

Finds the film an entertaining homage to real-life war heroes with verve, dry English humor, and stylish pulp myth-making, though a bit languidly paced.

The critic calls it a silly, ahistorical action-comedy that is energetic and breezy but flawed in tone, structure and character depth. He singles out the director's handling of the ultraviolent action sequences for praise while noting miscasting and lack of real stakes.

The critic notes the film's entertaining anti-Nazi action sequences with Ritchie bravura but criticizes its languid pacing between set pieces, lack of verbal crackle, and grating historical inaccuracies.

The critic finds it an adequate, workmanlike three-star Guy Ritchie effort that works as a mid-budget crowd-pleaser with energy and violent action sequences but lacks memorable zingers or lasting impact.

The critic finds it a cheerfully amusing, sturdy piece of entertainment with charismatic lads blowing stuff up, but notes it's tough to get too involved and favors style over substance. Praises the swinging score and costumes.

It is not very good but hard to dislike for its genial day-drunk romp tone; the film leans too far into upper-crust British attitudes, cribs shamelessly from Inglourious Basterds, and lacks real danger or suspense.

Ritchie’s action-comedy never quite settles on what type of film it wants to be; it is a cheeky but undercooked WWII yarn that is breezy yet weightless, cartoonish, and lacking in dramatic impact or nuance despite some thrilling sequences.

The critic describes it as a flat, uninspired misfire and botched mission, criticizing the workmanlike script, cheap sets, and sloppy action despite the subject fitting the director’s style.

The critic calls it a terrible misfire that feels like an attempt to make Carry On Churchill but replaces jokes with kill-shots, with most of the runtime devoted to carnage rather than plot or wit.

The film is diverting but awkwardly stuck between a larkish caper and a gripping combat thriller, with lots of explosions but little explosiveness and an execution that fails to maximize the story’s potential.

The critic finds it a fun but forgettable mixed bag with strong performances and enjoyable action sequences, but criticizes tonal inconsistency, uneven pacing, and a script that struggles to balance its comedic and dramatic elements.

The critic praises the lively, fun WWII adventure led by Henry Cavill under Guy Ritchie, noting the team's repartee and action as highlights despite some excessive dialogue.

The critic finds it a slick, satisfying men-on-a-mission thriller where Guy Ritchie balances Nazi threat with fun violence and hunky heroes, with Cavill delightful and music a standout.