Interviewer: “Guy, thanks for joining us. Let’s talk about Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre. It’s got your signature style, but how do you feel it stands out?”
Guy Ritchie: “Pleasure’s all mine. This film, you see, is—OW! Bloody—what was that?”
Interviewer: “Sorry, Guy. Gimmick for the interview. Shock collar. Every time you confuse Turkey the food with Turkey the country.”
Guy: “What kind of sadistic—never mind. Right, where was I? Yes, so the film’s about Orson Fortune—played by the ever-reliable Jason Statham—taking on a mission to stop a doomsday device sale. We shot on location in places like Turkey—OW! You’ve got to be kidding me—Turkey the country, not the bird. Beautiful place, very cinematic. Adds a lot to the action, you know.”
Interviewer: “Speaking of action, the sniper sequences stood out. Your thoughts?”
Guy: “Ah, the sniper scenes—absolute corkers! Clean, precise, and they build tension like a well-tuned violin. Orson’s team has these moments of synchronicity, you know, one moving piece at a time, which really brings out the thrill. And those transitions—split screens, dynamic cuts—they’re not just stylish; they keep you in the game.”
Interviewer: “The villain, Greg Simmonds, played by Hugh Grant. One for the books?”
Guy: “Oh, Hugh? He’s a revelation. Imagine someone charming and despicable, like—well, like trying to eat a turkey sandwich in Turkey—OW! Oh, sod off with the shocks, will you? Anyway, he’s cheeky but menacing, makes the stakes feel personal. That’s what you need in a proper villain.”
Interviewer: “But there’s some criticism. People have drawn comparisons to Mission: Impossible. Does that sting?”
Guy: “It’s a fair cop, but look, you’re bound to have overlaps. Spies, gadgets, globetrotting—it’s like trying to make a roast turkey without seasoning—OW! Damn it! Country, not food. Fine. Let’s move on.”
Interviewer: “And Audrey Plaza as the hacker—mixed reactions there?”
Guy: “Ah, Aubrey. I’ll be honest, she’s wicked funny and sharp as a tack, but as a hacker? It’s a bit like trying to see a turkey—uh, bird—do ballet. It’s not quite the right fit, you know? But she’s got her moments.”
Interviewer: “Finally, what’s the takeaway for audiences?”
Guy: “It’s a proper romp, mate. The action’s sharp, the settings are lush, and Hugh’s a diamond as the bad guy. It’s a film that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Sure, it’s got some Mission: Impossible DNA, and there’s the odd miss—Aubrey’s hacker thing—but it’s still a blast. And remember, whether you’re in Turkey the country or eating turkey the—OW! Right. Enough. I’m done.”
Interviewer: “Thanks, Guy. Electrifying insights, truly.”
Guy: “Yeah, you’re welcome. Just don’t invite me to Thanksgiving.”
7/10