The film follows two exiled Czechoslovak soldiers, (Cillian Murphy) and Jan Kubiš (Jamie Dornan), who are parachuted into their Nazi-occupied homeland in December 1941. With minimal intelligence and the help of a dwindling local resistance, they must plan and execute the assassination of Heydrich in the heart of Prague. The story is divided into three distinct phases:
Reviewers from The Hollywood Outsider and Roger's Movie Nation called it a "magnificent" and "riveting" tribute to the resistance. Cillian Murphy’s performance, in particular, received high marks for its quiet intensity. Anthropoid (2016)
Unlike many Hollywood war movies, Anthropoid emphasizes the fear and humanity of its leads. Jan Kubiš is depicted as struggling with realistic terror, while Josef Gabčík remains steadfast but grimly aware of their likely fate. Critical Reception The film follows two exiled Czechoslovak soldiers, (Cillian