It was a good week for a couple high-profile new releases. Below are my thoughts on all the weekend’s big films. You can keep up with everything I’m watching by following me on Letterboxd @knighthawk7734.

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (Theaters)
Starring: Henry Cavill, Eiza Gonzales, Alan Ritchson, Alex Pettyfer, Henry Golding, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Babs Olusanmokun, Cary Elwes, and Rory Kinnear
Synopsis: This latest action adventure comes from Guy Ritchie, and it’s also based on a true story. In the midst of World War II, while trying to hold off the Germans, Winston Churchill (Kinnear) put in plan a secret group of warriors. Their existence—and missions—were revealed when his secret notebook was finally released a few years ago. Under the direction of a General named M (Elwes), Major Gus March-Phillips (Cavill) was sent on a mission in enemy territory. It was so secret that were they to be caught by the British, they’d be arrested. Were they to be caught by the Germans, they’d be killed. He recruited four warriors (Golding, Tiffin, Ritchson, and Pettyfer) along with two spies (Gonzales and Olusanmokun) to complete the mission and end the Germans’ dominance in the North Atlantic. It was the key to helping win the war. This film has a fun premise and a good cast. Ritchie is in his element, with some crackling dialogue, plenty of fun action, and some good set pieces. Til Schweiger has some fun as the villain, but this is about the group of seven warriors who took on this mission. It’s a good cast that seems to be having fun and the action pops here. This was a kick at the theaters and a movie that works beautifully on the big screen. For fans of the genre—and fans of Ritchie—this is worth checking out.
Rating: Rated R for strong violence throughout and some language.

Rebel Moon—Part 2: The Scargiver (Netflix)
Starring: Sofia Boutella, Michiel Huisman, Djimon, Hounsou, and Ed Skrein
Synopsis: This was meant to be Zack Snyder’s own version of Star Wars. We got Part 1 in December, with the follow up released Friday. The reports are he has ideas for three or for more parts. Will we get them? That remains unclear. What we do have is a follow up, at least, that seems to bring one part of the story to an end. We left with our band of heroes seemingly taking out the admiral (Skrein) who was stalking them. But he lived and decided to come attack again. This second film is nearly all battle, though we do learn a bit more about our protagonists. I enjoyed Boutella and Hounsou, who seem to take the lead here. The battle robot, voiced by Anthony Hopkins, gets its moment, too. This isn’t Star Wars. It’s not as good or as deep but it was a somewhat enjoyable action ride. I’m not sure I need a bunch more of these, but I liked this sequel moderately more than the first part.
Rating: Rated PG-13 for sequences of strong violence, brief strong language and suicide.

Tiger/Tigers on the Rise (Disney+)
Synopsis: Just in time for Earth Day, Disney+ released its latest productions from Disney Nature. The pair are companion pieces, so I’m listing them together. The documentary feature is Tiger, which features narration from Priyanka Chopra. It follows a mother tiger and her cubs over the course of years, showing the dangers and struggles of life in the forests of India. The second is something of a making of documentary, talking to the filmmakers, and looking at the behind-the-scenes work happening in the country to help tigers thrive and survive along with the population. It’s a fascinating double-feature that gives a lot of background and insight to viewers. I found it engaging and fascinating, and it makes for a great watch for the whole family.
Rating: Rated PG for some thematic elements including unsettling images.

Matthew Fox is a graduate of the Radio, Television and Film program at Biola University, and a giant nerd. He spends his free time watching movies, TV, and obsessing about football. He is a member of the FSWA. You can find him @knighthawk7734 on Twitter and as co-host of the Fantasy Football Roundtable Podcast.