Newest Brad Pitt film tests boundaries of love and truth
Marianne Beausejour (Marion Cotillard) and Max Vatan (Brad Pitt), with Anna on his shoulders, undergo what they intend to be their best day ever. Since there are limited peaceful moments following the events of World War II, this moment is important to the film as they enjoy a family picnic.
December 14, 2016
When sitting through what seems like never-ending previews, it is always a nice change to see an atypical love story that is distinctly different than your average romance. This differentiation is prominent throughout the new and intriguing film “Allied,” which explores the lives of resistance fighters during World War II.
Released on Nov. 23, this movie is chocked full of major historical conflicts and infatuating curiosities that makes every moment crucial to the development of the intricate storyline. From what looks to be a complicated action-packed melodrama, “Allied” exceeds the ordinary cliché with its daring conquests and exciting outcomes.
The film begins with Max Vatan (Brad Pitt), an officer for the Canadian intelligence on an undercover mission to assassinate the German ambassador of the Nazi party. He is paired with the lovely lady Marianne Beausejour (Marion Cotillard), a member of the French Resistance who is to pose as his wife in order to receive an invitation to the party where the mission will commence.
The two reside in Casablanca, where Beausejour already lives, talking up her “husband” from Paris who speaks little English. Their lovebird deception fools every one of Beausejour’s prearranged friends, so well that it almost fools the both of them.
While their association was originally a business arrangement, Vatan’s attitude towards Beausejour starts to shift as he begins to notice her undeniable beauty and impeccable French. Unsure of whether they will make it out alive after the assassination, the couple find their desire for each other is mutual and share what could be their last day on earth in an intimate way.
When the mission becomes a success, Vatan confesses his love for Beausejour and insists she flees with his to London where she will be his wife. She blatantly accepts and they are wed in London along the side of Vatan’s family and friends.
Years later, the couple’s love has only grown stronger and now they have a new addition to the family, their daughter Anna. Everything seems perfect until Vatan is called in by the Special Operations Executive to hear the worst news of his life. His wife is suspected to be a German spy feeding the Nazis information about the Canadian intelligence.
He is ordered to participate in what they call a ‘blue dye’ operation where he must take a “classified” false message and leave it where his wife can find it. He is then forced to undergo a lengthy 72 hours, act like nothing has changed, and wait to see if it is picked up by German transmissions. If at the end of the 3 days it is determined Beausejour is in fact at German spy, Vatan will be ordered to either execute his wife or be hanged for treason.
This suspenseful film is all of thrilling, romantic, and filled with risky encounters. The CGI incorporated creates realistic explosions and a warlike atmosphere, which assists the chaotic illusion of the world in 1942.
Filmmakers of “Allied” manage to successfully captivate the movie’s desired audience through a troublesome love story that instantly intrigues viewers. Despite the many obstacles through the duration of the story, the devoted duo leaves a lasting effect that makes the audience long for them to be together.
The story itself is clever and leaves the audience always wondering what will happen next. There is a general war-like atmosphere that doesn’t change until the tear-jerking movie ending. The unusual storyline and engaging characters contribute to the fascinating plot that can ultimately be extremely unexpected.
“Allied” is an excellent film for those who enjoy a different kind of love story and alluring storyline. Due to the special circumstances surrounding the story’s main focus, every moment while viewing this movie is filled with anticipation. Allies or enemies, the loving duo are not easily forgotten in this unique new action film.
