Matt Damon and George Clooney are just two of the big stars who carried out The Monuments Men, the movie that was directed by Clooney himself and was released in 2014. Currently, it is the ninth most viewed on Netflix worldwide.
The war drama has become one of the most chosen by platform users in different countries, being one of the recent trends, despite it having been 10 years since it first saw the light.
The plot unfolds in 1944 when President Roosevelt authorizes a special mission, led by a group of experts, to recover artworks stolen by the Nazis before they are destroyed by the war.
The Monuments Men is the ninth most-watched movie
The Monuments Men has become a trend again after 10 years since its release, thanks to Netflix users. It has also become the ninth most viewed movie on the streaming giant worldwide.
According to Flix Patrol, the site specialized in metrics, not only has it earned a spot within the Top 10, but it has also surpassed other important titles in the catalog, including the horror classic Piranha.
Matt Damon and Cate Blanchett in The Monuments Men. (Source: IMDb)
The story combines elements of drama, comedy and action as the Monuments Men face logistical challenges, confrontations with the enemy, and a race against time to protect an invaluable cultural legacy.
It is based on the eponymous book written by Robert M. Edsel and Bret Witter, which tells the true story of the group of art and monument experts recruited by the Allies during World War II to protect and rescue historically and culturally significant artworks from Nazi looting in Europe.
George Clooney directed the project and also portrayed Frank Stokes, while Matt Damon played James Granger and Cate Blanchett played Claire Simone. Additionally, the stars were accompanied by Bill Murray, John Goodman, Jean Dujardin and Bob Balaban, among others.
Although it received mixed reviews, highlighting its stellar cast and interesting theme, some critics pointed out that the execution of the plot could have been more solid. However, the drama highlights the importance of preserving culture and history even in times of war.
