Allied
Allied

Allied

2016Movie124 minEnglish

In 1942, an intelligence officer in North Africa encounters a female French Resistance fighter on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. When they reunite in London, their relationship is tested by the pressures of war.

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IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes60%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users72%
Director: Robert ZemeckisGenres: Drama, Romance, Thriller, War

Plot Summary

In 1942, Canadian intelligence officer Max Vatan is sent to North Africa on a dangerous mission to assassinate a German official. He partners with French Resistance agent Marianne Beauséjour, and they successfully complete their mission, falling in love and marrying. Upon returning to London, their relationship is tested when Max is told that Marianne may be a German spy.

Critical Reception

Allied received mixed to positive reviews from critics. While many praised the chemistry between the leads, the production design, and the direction, some found the plot predictable and the wartime espionage elements less compelling than the romantic aspects.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film boasts strong performances from its leads and visually appealing direction.
  • Its blend of romance and wartime thriller elements is a highlight for some, though others found it uneven.
  • The central premise offers intrigue, but the execution sometimes falters, leading to a predictable narrative.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the romantic storyline and the performances of Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard. Some viewers found the spy thriller aspects less convincing, but the film's aesthetic and emotional core were appreciated.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

During filming, Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard were reportedly very professional on set and maintained a good working relationship, despite intense media speculation about their personal lives due to their previous co-starring role in 'By the Sea'.

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GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

Marion Cotillard, yeah, she's one of those people that you know you've seen her before but you can't exactly place her and it tortures you for the duration of the film. She also looks so much like she was actually from The Greatest Gener...
Reno

Reno

**Marriage made in the field never work!** This is definitely among the top five films of the year. But the sad part is the Oscars snub. Nominated for Costume Design, but I expected the Best Actor, Actress, and particularly Original Scre...