The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare turned true history into a Guy Ritchie action movie. There really was a Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare going on missions for the British government and many of the movie’s characters are based on historical figures. The real missions probably weren’t edited as stylishly, nor featured such explosive, bloody fisticuffs.
The lavish locations on the coast of Spanish Guinnea, filmed on location on in Turkey, makes quite a 4K spectacle. It’s bright and exotic with sharp figures in action. Darker scenes in briefing rooms or below deck of the boat showcase distinct 4K lighting and shadow.
Modern movies rarely get elaborate bonus features anymore so a 25 minute behind the scenes feature covers a lot. The cast all get to give their soundbites about their character and it is mostly about working with Ritchie, Still, it covers enough of the historical context and production aspects to make a worthwhile archival piece any time one revisits the film.