It is tempting to write that the film is the personification of what we say in Spanish, “ni fu, ni fa.” It is frustrating to note that “The Monuments Men” was absolutely built on so many good intentions and themes. When it pays off, it’s as thrilling as “Argo,” “The Ides of March,” “Good Night and Good Luck” or “Confessions of a Dangerous Mind.” When it’s not, it’s “Leatherheads.” With that in mind, it’s tough to decree “The Monuments Men” as being somewhere in the middle. Why? In addition to possessing a truly affable charm, Clooney’s directorial, writing and/or producer efforts personify “prestige picture” to the nth degree. He can amass a group of like-minded and equally media celebrated journeymen without failure. Recently, the Oscar-winning star blithely stated he “wasn’t really motivated to be the sixth banana on ‘The Facts of Life,’ but thrilled to have the job.” It is very much worth extolling how his career evolved from being that unknown television player to one of the most esteemed talents of his generation.īankable (even by today’s volatile studio economics), his transition to director, writer and producer played a critical role in creating the vaunted reputation he enjoys today. You can feel the intensity with which George Clooney wants to leave an artistic mark of quality and worth.
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