Operation Mincemeat
Netflix | Release Date: May 6, 2022
6.2
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TVJerryJun 10, 2022
Colin Firth & Matthew Macfadyen star as British officers who are charged with a rather unlikely counter-espianage caper: Plant a dead soldier off the coast of Spain to make Hitler's commanders think that the Allies are planning to invadeColin Firth & Matthew Macfadyen star as British officers who are charged with a rather unlikely counter-espianage caper: Plant a dead soldier off the coast of Spain to make Hitler's commanders think that the Allies are planning to invade Greece (their real plan was Sicily). In many ways this is a classic British spy flick, which is appropriate considering that the director is John Madden (Shakespeare In Love, Best Exotic Marigold Hotel). There's lots of discussion and debate with a mild pace and even milder performances. While this true story is interesting, this film takes a dry, moderated approach that's more about history than action or suspense.… Expand
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RalfbergsJul 11, 2022
From one aspect movie was interesting, from another not really. The acting was good and all, but the story itself, while it is interesting if on paper or to read about, I do not really think makes it that interesting watch overall. I meanFrom one aspect movie was interesting, from another not really. The acting was good and all, but the story itself, while it is interesting if on paper or to read about, I do not really think makes it that interesting watch overall. I mean since the outcome is known and predictable. Maybe it would be different if it would be as predictable or something like that. Since I like history I think the people behind all this and the story deserves wider knowledge, but for average audience I think it might not be as interesting.… Expand
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Rebecca31May 6, 2022
Set during WWII, two intelligence officers, Ewan (Colin Firth) and Charles (Matthew MacFadyen) use a corpse and falsified papers to outwit the German troops in a top secret mission codenamed; Operation Mincemeat.

Every now and again a warSet during WWII, two intelligence officers, Ewan (Colin Firth) and Charles (Matthew MacFadyen) use a corpse and falsified papers to outwit the German troops in a top secret mission codenamed; Operation Mincemeat.

Every now and again a war movie comes along that tells the story of a top secret mission that went on over 70 years ago that the general public have no idea even happened. So aside from a few history nuts you’re going to know virtually nothing about Operation Mincemeat. The fact that this was a real mission is almost unbelievable and as a result the film itself feels like a spy movie and a work of fiction. It’s a gripping story with a star studded cast.

I know I give out about my local cinema a lot in my reviews, especially recently but for those of you who know what cinema I’m referring to then you know I’m not exaggerating. Well we got the 4D experience yet again, certain scenes gave an added depth the filmmakers weren’t planning on because as per usual the place was feckin’ baltic. Thanks again Odeon if anything you’re consistent in your lack of caring about the customer. This might have affected my judgement on the film itself slightly, it did feel a little long and dragged out in places, especially one of the subplots may have been unnecessary. But aside from that, Operation Mincemeat is well worth the time to see before it’s gone from cinemas. Highly recommended for all the history nerds.… Expand
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alejandro970May 27, 2022
This real episode of the Second World War is made according to the formula of the war genre. It is true that at first glance it is not different from what has already been seen, but it holds up most of the time, especially in the second act.
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JLuis_001May 13, 2022
Operation Mincemeat reminded me of another film that Netflix released this year in January that also has to do with World War II. I'm talking about Munich: The Edge of War.
Both films present fascinating stories that abound from this event,Operation Mincemeat reminded me of another film that Netflix released this year in January that also has to do with World War II. I'm talking about Munich: The Edge of War.
Both films present fascinating stories that abound from this event, and rather than being films that focus on an action driven approach, they choose a more slow-paced, dialogue-driven format. The actual story is very interesting and just as absurd, the narrative even manages to squeeze in a small dose of romance. It might not seem like it would work, but it does.
We even get an appearance by Ian Fleming, who was one of the architects of this operation.

It's a solid but uneventful film, yet it does what it needs to do if you like this kind of drama. If you're looking for something more energetic and explosive, look in a different direction.… Expand
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Mauro_LanariJun 26, 2022
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The impression is that the film suffers from two types of problem: it is proposed as a spy movie but it is more a period drama ("Life During Wartime", cit.); in both cases Firth's acting style is counterproductive, his(Mauro Lanari)
The impression is that the film suffers from two types of problem: it is proposed as a spy movie but it is more a period drama ("Life During Wartime", cit.); in both cases Firth's acting style is counterproductive, his understatement is very valid when it has to compensate for emotionality and irrationality, while it is deleterious when the script is already weak of its own.… Expand
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BradMorganMay 27, 2022
Operation Mincemeat failed to convince in the film format. The story is beautiful and almost unbelievable how they managed this in times of war. However, the film itself is disappointing and almost boring. The entire story focuses on theOperation Mincemeat failed to convince in the film format. The story is beautiful and almost unbelievable how they managed this in times of war. However, the film itself is disappointing and almost boring. The entire story focuses on the relationships between the people who set up this operation. It would have been better if we had seen the journey of the false documents. In the end, the side from the Germans is hardly exposed. A missed opportunity as they also made strategic choices based on the operation. All in all, a good but uneventful film.… Expand
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RobertHowardNov 5, 2022
A solid, meticously told WWII intelligence story that would have benefitted from cutting out the unhistoric love triangle in favour of a deeper look at the web of deception it was involved in.
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AmblerEdwardJun 9, 2022
Was it a coincidence that the screenwriter had Ewan profess to Jean his feelings for her were the "opposite" of the indifference she perceived? "Opposite" was the exact word that Elizabeth Bennet said to Mr. Darcy when he asked her if herWas it a coincidence that the screenwriter had Ewan profess to Jean his feelings for her were the "opposite" of the indifference she perceived? "Opposite" was the exact word that Elizabeth Bennet said to Mr. Darcy when he asked her if her prior hostile feelings for him were unchanged as they walked along that lane. Overall, I thought this was a smart, dramatic, well- acted film. Nice to see a film made for adults these days. Great interiors and period mis-en-scene.… Expand
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dundoJan 2, 2023
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