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Variety’s review praises Guy Ritchie’s In the Grey for its stylish visuals, tight chase work, and star power, but criticizes the film for prioritizing surface flair and expository montages over clarity and depth, delivering a stylish but somewhat hollow time-killer in a trimmed 90–97 minute runtime.
THR’s Frank Scheck calls In the Grey a stylish but mindless, overcomplicated Guy Ritchie caper led by Gyllenhaal and Cavill; despite flashy action and star power, the 98-minute film relies on a convoluted plot with holes and dispenses suspense in favor of spectacle.
Prime Video has ordered a second season of Young Sherlock, with Guy Ritchie back to direct the opening episode. The eight-episode origin series, created by Matthew Parkhill and produced by Motive Pictures for Amazon MGM Studios, stars Hero Fiennes-Tiffin as Holmes and Donal Finn as Moriarty. Season 1 has been a global hit, topping Prime Video charts in 95 countries and drawing around 45 million viewers; no Season 2 casting news has been announced yet, but the renewal signals plans for multiple installments.
Jake Gyllenhaal and Henry Cavill star as elite operatives, guided by Eiza González, in Guy Ritchie’s In The Grey. The teaser promises rapid-fire dialogue, a high-risk billion-dollar heist, and a supporting cast including Rosamund Pike and Kristofer Hivju. Shot in Tenerife, the film arrives in US theaters on May 15, 2026, with a likely global release to follow.
The first trailer for Guy Ritchie’s long-awaited action-thriller In the Grey drops, pairing Henry Cavill and Jake Gyllenhaal as a cocky American and a no-nonsense Brit leading a covert team against a ruthless despot to steal back a billion-dollar fortune; the film, produced by Ritchie and Black Bear, opens May 15 after a drawn-out rights history.
A Prime Video prequel that pairs a cheerful young Sherlock with a witty Moriarty, but the review finds Young Sherlock shallow and too derivative of Guy Ritchie’s films, offering glossy production and familiar chase sequences without a standout Sherlock, a distinctive Moriarty, or a compelling mystery.
Colin Firth joins the cast of Guy Ritchie's new Prime Video series "Young Sherlock," which re-imagines Sherlock Holmes at age 19. The series, inspired by Andy Lane’s book series, features a young Sherlock caught in a murder mystery at Oxford University. Firth will play Sir Bucephalus Hodge, with Hero Fiennes Tiffin as Sherlock and Natascha McElhone and Joseph Fiennes as his parents.
"The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare" blends elements of "Mission: Impossible" and "Inglourious Basterds" over a fascinating World War II true story, but falls short in character development and historical depth. The film, featuring Henry Cavill and Alan Ritchson, follows a secretive special-ops team's mission to sabotage Germany's U-boat supply chain. While entertaining, the movie's focus on action and blockbuster style detracts from its potential historical grit, leaving room for more depth and character development.
"The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare," directed by Guy Ritchie, is described as the perfect airplane movie, embodying the principles of familiarity, simplicity, and escapism. The film, a fictionalized account of a real World War II operation, offers a frivolous touch to a serious matter, making it suitable for casual viewing during flights.
Guy Ritchie's "The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare" is criticized for being a bro-historic, action-packed World War II film that lacks meaningful storytelling and character development, instead relying on slick, cool-guy tropes and borrowed elements from classic war films. The movie follows a ragtag squad of lethal and photogenic heroes on a covert 1942 mission, but fails to capture the real heroism of the Special Operations Executive (SEO) during the war. While the film features impressive production design and action sequences, it ultimately falls short in delivering a compelling retelling of history.
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare is Guy Ritchie's take on a sort-of-true World War II story, blending spy game thrills with action sequences as Henry Cavill leads a band of merry misbehavers to war against Nazis. The film's pacing stumbles at times, and storytelling can be familiar, but it's a solid and entertaining production that gleefully slaughters Nazis with a skip in its step.
Guy Ritchie's latest film "The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare" amplifies the true WWII story of Operation Postmaster with swaggering, exploitation-style ultraviolence, featuring a group of British special operatives on a daring mission in a Spanish colony. The film, while entertaining, is an awkward fusion of historical accuracy and Ritchie's signature style, with a focus on brawny action and debonair nonchalance. Despite its exaggerated nature, the movie offers a spirited diversion with proficiently staged set pieces and a talented ensemble cast.
"The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare," directed by Guy Ritchie, is a historical drama based on real-life World War II events, following a small Allied mission to take down Nazis. The film, while action-packed and anti-Nazi, falls flat in its storytelling and historical accuracy, with some inconsistencies and oddities. Despite its shortcomings, the movie delivers suspenseful set pieces and a "Dirty Dozen"/"Inglorious Basterds" vibe, portraying heroic fighters overcoming danger with ingenuity.
Guy Ritchie's "The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare" is a lively and fun World War II adventure inspired by real events, following an illicit black ops crew on a mission to undermine Nazi Germany's U-boats operation. Henry Cavill leads the ragtag group in a suicide mission, with nods to Ian Fleming and James Bond. The film features a mix of action, dialogue, and a stellar score, but at times the dialogue slows the pace. Overall, it's an entertaining throwback to 1960s-style WWII movies, with a talented ensemble cast and impressive cinematography.
Babs Olusanmokun discusses his role in "The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare," highlighting the film's timely message and his experience working with Guy Ritchie. He also reflects on his impactful role as Jamis in "Dune: Part One" and "Part Two," emphasizing the respect he received from director Denis Villeneuve. Additionally, Olusanmokun shares insights on his character and experiences in other projects, including "Too Old to Die Young."