An intense final sequence depicting the horrific Nazi reprisals and the paratroopers' legendary last stand at the Sts. Cyril and Methodius Cathedral . Themes and Style
The harrowing execution of the assassination attempt on May 27, 1942. Anthropoid (2016)
Reviewers from The Hollywood Outsider and Roger's Movie Nation called it a "magnificent" and "riveting" tribute to the resistance. Cillian Murphy’s performance, in particular, received high marks for its quiet intensity. An intense final sequence depicting the horrific Nazi
Filmed on location in Prague, the movie is noted for its period-accurate costumes and environments. Director Sean Ellis utilized a "shaky-cam" aesthetic and a muted, sepia-toned palette to evoke a sense of gritty realism and constant dread. Reviewers from The Hollywood Outsider and Roger's Movie
Critics were somewhat divided on the film's pacing, though most praised its final act:
A tense and slow-burning first act focused on the paranoia and technical difficulties of living as secret operatives in a city under brutal occupation.
