Enthusiasts of World War II dramas cannot afford to overlook this gripping film. The movie, released in 2016 and now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, has garnered numerous glowing reviews from viewers, as reported by the Express.
The True Story Behind Anthropoid
Anthropoid depicts Operation Anthropoid, the 1942 assassination of Reinhard Heydrich, portrayed by Detlef Bothe. Heydrich, a senior Nazi official and one of the architects of the Final Solution, was described by Adolf Hitler as 'the man with the iron heart.' The film follows exiled Czechoslovak soldiers Jozef Gabík (Cillian Murphy) and Jan Kubiš (Jamie Dornan) as they are parachuted back into their occupied homeland to eliminate him. Anthropoid proves challenging viewing as it chronicles the savagery inflicted by the Nazis against their adversaries.
Star-Studded Cast and Critical Acclaim
The film features an all-star ensemble headed by Peaky Blinders star Murphy and The Fall and 50 Shades actor Dornan. Additional cast members include Canadian star Charlotte Le Bon, Czech actress Anna Geislerová from Želary, Game of Thrones star Harry Lloyd, and Detectorists star Toby Jones, among others. Anthropoid secured nominations for 12 prestigious Czech Lion Awards but lost out to fellow WWII film A Prominent Patient.
Viewer Reviews
Numerous viewers have lauded Anthropoid on IMDb. One reviewer titled their 10/10 review 'Fantastic,' stating: 'I found myself holding my breath on many occasions! A truly gripping finale, and I will definitely be watching this again.' A second viewer hailed it as an 'awesome movie,' declaring: 'I cannot say enough about how great this movie was. If you haven't watched it you must see it.'
A third praised leads Cillian Murphy and Jamie Dornan for their standout performances, noting that Anthropoid was based on an 'extraordinary true story.' They elaborated: 'This is a well-acted, informative movie that starts off as a slow burner, then the longer the film goes on, the more the tension gets ramped up.'
A fourth viewer bestowed the highest of compliments, proclaiming it 'The best cinematic account of this historic event.' Yet another enthusiast wrote: 'One of the best II world war stories shown' and remarked: 'It was amazing how this true story has been told in each detail.' They further urged: 'Don't miss it if you like war history.'
Another passionate viewer stated in their 10/10 review: 'Cillian Murphy and Jamie Dornan were superb! Highly recommend seeing it in theatres.'
Where to Watch
Anthropoid is available to stream on Prime Video now. Viewers can get a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime to watch this and other thrilling content.
