On DVD: Great cast saves great art in WW II

The Monuments Men | PG | (2014)

Based on a true story, The Monuments Men tells about an unlikely World War II platoon, created to rescue artistic masterpieces from the Nazis and return them to their rightful owners. Directed by and starring George Clooney The Monuments Men is old-style Hollywood: big-name stars, good storytelling, a bit of romance and the good guys win. All in all, a good time. Stars Matt Damon, Cate Blanchett, Bill Murray, John Goodman and Hugh Bonneville.