THE MINISTRY OF UNGENTLEMANLY WARFARE is loosely based on a true story about an unsung band of crazy British heroes who went on secret missions for the British SAS during World War 2 and their story hasn't been declassified until recently. The movie covers the first mission of this unorthodox team lead by Gus March-Phillips (Henry Cavill). Their mission is to destroy a fuel depot on the coast of Africa and not get caught because the British government don't know the SAS had sent a mission to help cripple Nazi supply lines for their U Boats. Director Guy Ritichie creates and entertaining and violent action movie filled with a great cast and some humor. I find it is a movie I would rewatch as it is a movie gem that I hope more people discover on disc and streaming since only a few saw it in theaters (which dashes the good chances of seeing Gus March-Phillips return for another adventure chronicles his other covert missions for the British Secret Service against the Nazis.

SPECIAL FEATURES:
THE MINISTRY OF FILMMAKING featurette about the making of the movie with interviews, clips, and behind-the-scenes footage

Theatrical trailer which features Henry Cavill sticking his tongue out several times in what is otherwise a great trailer.

A code is also including for a digital copy of the movie

FINAL ANALYSIS: THE MINISTRY OF UNGENTLEMANLY WARFARE is a crazy and entertaining film which unfortunately didn't catch fire at the box office. I really would have loved to see Henry and the other actors come back for a sequel. The only thing the disc is missing in terms of extras is an audio commentary by World War 2 experts (which would have been cool) and a featurette on the history of the real Gus March-Phillips and his team (which is interesting reading).

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