Anthropoid

Bleecker Street Media | Release Date: August 12, 2016

7.2	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 70 Ratings

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MovieGuysAug 22, 2016

Anthropoid is a very complex and stunning drama that doesn't relent for a minute. The performances by Murphy and Dornan are surprisingly deep and emotional, and the movie benefits from a straightforward story and no gloss or unnecessaryAnthropoid is a very complex and stunning drama that doesn't relent for a minute. The performances by Murphy and Dornan are surprisingly deep and emotional, and the movie benefits from a straightforward story and no gloss or unnecessary storyline. Mostly unknown director Sean Ellis has potential.… Expand

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ptalleyrnAug 20, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I normally don't like films from this genre, but a friend wanted me to join him. I was enthralled with the movie; to actually see the emotional toil on the people who were fighting undercover, knowing they could be discovered at any time.

It felt very raw and real to me to see their courage when faced with the knowledge that they would probably die within days. Yet, that didn't deter them from their mission. I read reviews where the critic was scornful because of one of the men's hesitance and fear, stating he (the critic) would have liked to push the guy aside and pull the trigger himself. But, this isn't a cowboy-shoot-um-up all guns blazing movie. This is about real people and the horror of the world they were facing.

Another reviewer was angered by the violence at the end. Horribly, that was the truth of the story that needed to be told. I was very impressed with everyone involved in this movie. The actors were wonderful, and the era was portrayed with as much accuracy as possible.… Expand

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Rebecca31Sep 19, 2016

Based on the real events surrounding the WWII mission to assassinate SS General Reinhard Heydrich. Starring Cillian Murphy and Jamie Dornan. Leaves you speechless, from the very moment it starts it grips you and drags you through a highlyBased on the real events surrounding the WWII mission to assassinate SS General Reinhard Heydrich. Starring Cillian Murphy and Jamie Dornan. Leaves you speechless, from the very moment it starts it grips you and drags you through a highly suspenseful and distressing journey. A truly breathtaking movie. Strongly recommended, without a doubt one of the easiest 10's I ever gave.… Expand

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LeZeeDec 4, 2016

Assassinating the nazi general was their mission, but it initiated the resistance.

Honestly, I thought it was some science fiction film. The title sounded like one, so I had to google for its definition. This is an assassination theme, thatAssassinating the nazi general was their mission, but it initiated the resistance.

Honestly, I thought it was some science fiction film. The title sounded like one, so I had to google for its definition. This is an assassination theme, that sets in the early 40s in the Czechoslovakia. The early days of the world war two, where the exile soldiers were sent to eliminate the nazi general Reinhard Heydrich, who was handling the Czechoslovakian affairs. From theirs preparation to the plan execution and the outcome of the result was what this film reveals for us.

A war film, that too was based on the real, especially the WWII means no need to say how powerful it would be. This was directed by the 'Metro Manila' filmmaker. An internationally produced film, but the cast does not have any big names. I mean Jamie Dornan and Cillian Murphy are not globally recognised, particularly when it comes to the film marketing. So it stumbled at the box office. I liked them both and the others as well. The film was not bad as criticised by the film critics. I would say make your own call after watching it.

It was so neat and clean on what it dealt with. The issue with it was too much blank space and then in the mid part where the assassination happened, the film came alive. Again towards the final, the pace gone up and finished strongly. So I think overall length should have been trimmed for a better narration/result. Not for me, I liked as it is now, but some viewers think it is a draggy.

Small budget film, but worth a watch. Because the production quality was great, no compromise on visuals or the settings, but most of them were shot in the real locations to give us the real effect. Definitely one of the best film among WWII related theme. Anyway, this is not a war film, but very much similar to the recent Korean film 'Assassination' about killing the Japanese general. Films like this are must see, because it reveals how much the people, the society and the nation struggled under the nazi atrocities. Surely recommended!

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RalfbergsNov 14, 2016

I really enjoyed this movie even though at some moments it felt a bit boring and at some a bit rushed in the beginning, but the overall story and the fact that it is based on real life made the movie even more intense. I really liked how bothI really enjoyed this movie even though at some moments it felt a bit boring and at some a bit rushed in the beginning, but the overall story and the fact that it is based on real life made the movie even more intense. I really liked how both actors portrayed their roles too. If you like WW2 movies this is one I can suggest to you, even though this is still not the best of them.… Expand

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KuggzSep 13, 2019

Well acted movie that shows there's more to war than just action scenes, it affects both sexes and all people in different ways. We start with parachuters on a mission unprepared for what they must do and what simple relationships will do toWell acted movie that shows there's more to war than just action scenes, it affects both sexes and all people in different ways. We start with parachuters on a mission unprepared for what they must do and what simple relationships will do to them. You never know what will strengthen you as a human and as a soldier.… Expand

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