Kelly’s Heroes (2025) – Bruce Willis
June 13, 2025
🎬 Kelly’s Heroes (2025) – First Look Review
⭐ Starring Bruce Willis, Pedro Pascal, John Boyega, Ana de Armas
🎬 Directed by Guy Ritchie
💬 Old soldiers. New war. Same gold.
Review:
Kelly’s Heroes (2025) reloads the classic World War II heist story with modern grit, explosive humor, and an all-star cast led by Bruce Willis in one of his most commanding late-career performances. With Guy Ritchie behind the camera, this remake blends stylish mayhem, sharp banter, and dusty battlefield chaos into a wildly entertaining ride.
Bruce Willis stars as Kelly, a war-weary ex-lieutenant who uncovers intel about a secret stash of Nazi gold hidden behind enemy lines in occupied France. Tired of fighting someone else’s war, he assembles a ragtag crew of misfits, mercenaries, and mavericks—including Pedro Pascal as a smooth-talking demolitions expert, John Boyega as a hotheaded tank commander, and Ana de Armas as a French resistance spy with a deadly aim.
From the moment the mission kicks off, Kelly’s Heroes mixes wartime action with fast-paced humor and tension, jumping from bullet-riddled towns to high-speed tank battles and chaotic ambushes. Guy Ritchie’s signature editing, snappy dialogue, and slick musical cues (expect a mix of classic rock and orchestral war drums) give the film a fresh identity while still paying homage to the original 1970 classic.
Willis brings gravity and dry wit to Kelly, portraying a man who’s seen too much and doesn’t care about rules—only results. His chemistry with the ensemble cast is gold, especially in scenes where clashing personalities collide in both hilarious and heartfelt ways.
Kelly’s Heroes (2025) isn’t just about war or gold—it’s about loyalty, rebellion, and the price of walking away rich but not clean. Equal parts Inglourious Basterds and The Dirty Dozen, it’s a stylish war heist with soul.
Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
A fast, funny, and fierce reimagining of a war classic. Bruce Willis reminds us why he’s a legend.