Anthropoid
Anthropoid

Anthropoid

2016Movie120 minEnglish

In December 1941, Czech soldiers Jozef Gabčík and Jan Kubiš parachute into their occupied homeland to assassinate Nazi officer Reinhard Heydrich.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes60%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users70%
Director: Sean EllisGenres: Biography, Drama, History, Thriller, War

Plot Summary

In the darkest days of World War II, two Czech soldiers, Jozef Gabčík and Jan Kubiš, are parachuted into their occupied homeland with a vital mission: to assassinate SS General Reinhard Heydrich, the architect of the Holocaust. Facing overwhelming odds and betrayal, they must rely on their courage and the help of the Czech resistance to execute Operation Anthropoid, a daring act that could change the course of the war.

Critical Reception

Anthropoid received generally mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its intense atmosphere, historical accuracy, and strong performances, particularly from Cillian Murphy and Jamie Dornan. However, some found the film to be a bit slow-paced and lacking in emotional depth, while others noted that it felt somewhat conventional for the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense portrayal of a crucial historical event.
  • Commended for the compelling performances of its lead actors.
  • Criticized by some for a deliberate pace that may not satisfy all viewers.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's depiction of the assassination attempt and the bravery of the resistance fighters, often highlighting the suspenseful action sequences. Some viewers felt the narrative could have been more emotionally engaging, but the overall sentiment was positive, with many acknowledging the importance of the historical event.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Prague and surrounding areas, using many of the actual historical sites where the events of Operation Anthropoid took place, adding to its authenticity.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

**_Riveting and sad Czechian tale of WW2_** This tells the true story of London sending Czech-born commandos (Cillian Murphy and Jamie Dornan) to Prague in late 1941 on a mission to assassinate SS-General Reinhard Heydrich the following ...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

This is a competent remake of the 1975 "Operation Daybreak" film that tells the story of the assassination of Hitler's Czech leader Reinhard Heydrich. It's fair to say that this man was a pretty ghastly individual, behind much of the Nazi's...
Reno

Reno

**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 them...