Planting top-secret documents on the body that "leak" plans for an Allied invasion of Greece and Sardinia instead of Sicily.
Releasing the body off the coast of Spain via submarine, hoping Spanish authorities would pass the "secrets" to the Nazis. Fact vs. Fiction: What’s Real? Operation Mincemeat (2022)
Critics generally praised the film for its "dry humor" and "first-rate acting". While some felt the romantic subplots were a "minor distraction," others appreciated the human depth they added to a technical procedure. On Rotten Tomatoes , the film maintains a solid score, with many calling it a "well-rounded, satisfying" wartime drama. Planting top-secret documents on the body that "leak"
The film shows a tense moment where an eyelash is placed in a letter to see if it’s been opened. This is historically true; the British confirmed the Spanish had opened the documents when the eyelash was missing upon the briefcase's return. Critical Reception Fiction: What’s Real
While the movie is largely faithful to history, it takes a few cinematic liberties to keep the drama high: