How Clint Eastwood’s Kelly’s Heroes Redefined the WWII Heist Movie!
The storyline, where Private Kelly (Eastwood) guides an assorted band of people against the enemy to seize gold, may strike you as commonplace if you’re well-versed in numerous Western movies. In essence, Kelly’s Heroes can be labeled as a “World War II Western,” featuring gunfights and characters with flamboyant personalities, ultimately leading to a covert operation to plunder Nazi gold. With swift-moving action scenes and a hint of humor beneath the surface, Kelly’s Heroes is an entertaining journey driven by its cast, who don’t take their roles too seriously.