It's not about stealing the treasure, it's about saving the treasure!

Adela 2022-03-26 09:01:05

At first I thought it was the World War II version of Ocean's Eleven, but I was a little disappointed when I looked at it, but the design of some details in the movie still took a lot of effort. Nazis, portraits in Jewish empty rooms, Christmas carols for grandpas, childish Nazi salutes, dumb thunders at Damon's feet, and red ties on the train door. These details not only deepened the theme, but also brought me a smile at the meeting and a little emotional touch.
The protection of art and culture by these "recruits" came from the conscience of the intellectuals. Just like Liang Sicheng's suggestion to the US military, the ancient buildings in Nara were preserved. Art has no borders, it is beautiful, it is pure, it belongs to all human beings.

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Extended Reading
  • Loren 2022-04-22 07:01:20

    Hitler's plan was to build the largest museum in Germany through these plunders, but due to Hitler's personal classicism art preference, only ancient Greek, ancient Roman, Renaissance art was preserved, and cubism, Dadaism, Surrealism, etc. Modern art is designated as "degenerate art", and works from Manet to Picasso are facing unprecedented planned destruction.

  • Troy 2022-03-30 09:01:04

    Back then, "Battle Train" used a single line to play tricks and lead the audience to think. Clooney's narration, the comparison of paintings and gold, are constantly emphasizing the value of art, life and money. However, Clooney's nostalgic style is still commendable, and the soundtrack and ending cast are also typical of the old World War II style.

The Monuments Men quotes

  • Claire Simone: [after listening to Granger attempt to communicate very badly in French] Would you stop speaking French? Or whatever language you are speaking?

    James Granger: Well, if it weren't for us, you'd... you'd be speaking German.

    Claire Simone: No. If it was not for you, I might be dead. But I would still be speaking French.

    James Granger: [Glances away] OK.

  • Walter Garfield: The army may not care about art, but they sure as shit care about gold.