Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre is a 2023 action comedy film directed by Guy Ritchie and starring Jason Statham, Aubrey Plaza, Josh Hartnett, Hugh Grant, and Cary Elwes. The film follows a team of British intelligence agents who recruit Hollywood actor Danny Francesco (Hartnett) to help them stop a billionaire arms dealer from selling a deadly new weapons technology.
The film was originally scheduled to be released in March 2022, but its release was delayed due to the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. It was eventually released in January 2023 to mixed reviews.
Plot
Orson Fortune (Statham) is a British intelligence agent who is tasked with stopping billionaire arms dealer Greg Simmonds (Grant) from selling a deadly new weapons technology. Fortune and his team recruit Hollywood actor Danny Francesco (Hartnett) to help them on their mission. Francesco is Simmonds’ favorite actor, and they hope that he can help them gain access to Simmonds’ inner circle.
The team travels to Morocco to set up their sting operation. They pose as producers who are interested in making a movie about Simmonds. Francesco quickly ingratiates himself with Simmonds, and the two of them start working on a script together.
Meanwhile, Fortune and his team are tracking Simmonds’ movements. They learn that he is planning to meet with a buyer in Cannes. The team travels to Cannes to intercept the deal.
The sting operation goes off without a hitch, and Simmonds is arrested. The team is successful in stopping him from selling the weapons technology.
Characters
- Orson Fortune (Jason Statham): A British intelligence agent who is tasked with stopping Greg Simmonds from selling a deadly new weapons technology. Fortune is a skilled agent who is always one step ahead of his enemies.
- Danny Francesco (Josh Hartnett): A Hollywood actor who is recruited by Fortune to help him on his mission. Francesco is a charming and charismatic actor who is able to easily gain the trust of others.
- Greg Simmonds (Hugh Grant): A billionaire arms dealer who is selling a deadly new weapons technology. Simmonds is a ruthless and cunning businessman who will stop at nothing to make a profit.
- Sarah Fidel (Aubrey Plaza): A member of Fortune’s team who is responsible for gathering intelligence. Fidel is a brilliant hacker who is able to access any computer system.
- Harry Gregson (Cary Elwes): A British intelligence agent who is Fortune’s boss. Gregson is a wise and experienced agent who is always willing to help Fortune out.
The film’s plot is a bit predictable, but it’s still enjoyable to watch. The action sequences are well-choreographed and exciting, and the film’s humor is sharp and witty. Overall, Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre is a satisfying action comedy that is sure to leave audiences entertained.
