Prime Minister Winston Churchill wanted to involve the Americans in the Second British World War in the 1940s. His advisors believed Churchill should commence peace talks with Hitler, but Churchill thought Hitler wouldn't fight fairly and would take their peace for weakness and spread his regime throughout Great Britain. Churchill relied on Brigadier Colin Gubbins to devise a strategy and form the covert Special Operations Executive or SOE.
Brigadier Gubbins want to cut the Nazi's supply lines but sinking their supply ships. First, they must uncover what is on the boats and their path. Then have soldiers sink the vessels and hinder the Nazi military. He calls this mission Operation Postmaster. Since this operation is covert, he needs ungentlemanly soldiers to carry out the mission: troops who won't follow orders or the rules of warfare. Gubbins selected actress Marjorie Stewart and club owner Mr. Heron to gain intel. However, his most unattractive selection is a prisoner, Gus March-Phillips. Gubbins warns Phillips that the mission is off the books. He will need to sail in between the British Navy and Nazi-controlled waterways. If the British catch him, they will arrest him. But the Nazis will torture and kill him.
Phillips accepts the mission but wants to add four more members to the team. First, Anders 'The Hammer' Lassen is known for his fighting skills and has a grudge against the Nazis. Freddy Alvarez loves to blow things up, while Henry Hayes can sail anything. The final member of Phillips's team is master strategist Geoffery 'Apple' Appleyard. But there is one wrinkle in their plan. The Nazis captured Appleyard, and he is behind heavily-guarded enemy lines. Phillips, Lassen, and Alvarez will break Appleyard out while Heron and Stewart gain intel. Then, they will convene to take down the Nazi supply line. Even the best-laid plan has a few unforeseen obstacles. Can Phillips and his ungentle soldiers change the face of warfare?
Based on Churchill's Secret Warriors by Damien Lewis, this movie has action, espionage, and dark comedy (FTC Affiliate Disclaimer). It uses natural lighting and appropriate technology to put the audience in the period. The scripts give you nail-biting moments as Heron and Stewart gather intel under the enemy's watchful eye. The unlikely troops kill with cat-like precision as they use knives, axes, and guns to subdue their foe. They aren't above cutting out hearts, putting themselves in danger, and flirting with evil to win. Of course, the plot has glamorized action, but the foundation of the actual events is evident. Also, these unlikely troops created a new style of warfare and James Bond. The action is fun, creative, and unbelievable. This film isn't for kids but has mystery, action, and fun for everyone.
I give it 5 out of 5 stars
Yeah, but no - Marjorie Stewart
If that's how you fight, I would hate to see how you love - Henry Hayes
Do we know each other - Geoffery Appleyard
You'd have to catch me first - Freddy Alvarez
Steady. Steady. Now - Mr. Heron
Sorry lad, we go shorter - Gus March-Phillips
Congratulations, Prime Minister - Brigadier Gubbins
They work for me - Prime Minister Winston Churchill
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