The story follows elite operative Orson Fortune (Statham), who is hired by the British government to track down "The Handle," a mysterious piece of tech with a multi-billion dollar price tag. Fortune leads a mismatched team—including a sardonic tech expert (Aubrey Plaza) and a sharp-shooting operative (Bugzy Malone)—to infiltrate the inner circle of billionaire arms dealer Greg Simmonds.

The "ruse de guerre" (trick of war) involves recruiting Simmonds' favorite Hollywood actor, Danny Francesco (Josh Hartnett), to act as a lure. The Verdict: Style vs. Substance

Critics and audiences are split on whether this "soft-serve entertainment" hits the mark: Movie Review: Operation Fortune – Ruse de Guerre (2023)

Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre (2023) is a globetrotting spy caper that reunites director Guy Ritchie with his long-time leading man, Jason Statham. While it leans into the polished, high-stakes aesthetic of the Mission: Impossible franchise, it swaps out the self-serious intensity for a playful, almost improvisational energy. The Plot: A Star-Studded Sting