Battle of Britain

Starring:Harry Andrews, Michael Caine, Trevor Howard, Curd JÃ¼rgens, Ian McShane, Kenneth More, Laurence Olivier, Nigel Patrick, Christopher Plummer, Michael Redgrave, Ralph Richardson, Robert Shaw, Patrick Wymark, Susannah York, Michael Bates, Robert Flemyng, Isla Blair, Barry Foster, John Baskcomb, Edward Fox
Director: Guy Hamilton
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Product Type: DVD

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1999 may be remembered as the year of Joan of Arc: NBC created a miniseries in her honor, Carl Dreyer's long-lost The Passion of Joan of Arc was discovered in a mental hospital, and Facets re-released Jacques Rivette's Joan the Maid. Luc Besson rounds out the corpus with his stylistic and vaguely heretical grand-scale feature, The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc.

Besson (La Femme Nikita, The Fifth Element) challenges established notions about the Maid of Orleans as he creates a decidedly more human heroine than have previous biopics. The story line is the same--a young, illiterate peasant girl convinces the dauphin of France to give her an army, and she leads them to victory in Orleans, only to be burned at the stake for heresy--but Milla Jovovich, in the title role, is a woman possessed. Her influences are less than heavenly; as a child she witnesses the murder of her sister by the English, a death caused by the sister's giving her hiding place to young Joan, which causes an intense desire for revenge. Yes, God still speaks to Joan, but even this is undermined, as Dustin Hoffman, playing The Conscience, questions her motives.

Cinematically, The Messenger is stunning, with fantastical sequences of Joan in communication with higher powers. Yet the graphic violence (scenes include random decapitation and a dog gnawing on a body); the uneven accents, which make it difficult to tell who is fighting on which side; and the rewriting of lore may make this version of Joan of Arc appeal only to Besson fans. Jovovich is convincing, and while at times the film may drag (at times you wish they'd hurry up and burn her), it is a remarkable and insightful retelling of a well-known piece of history. --Jenny Brown

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Religous Based Thriller - Demonstrating Fear of Church.......2007-06-22

I found this movie EXCELLENT! I cannot comment on the historical religious facts - however, I was moved by Joan of Arc's passion to pursue her vision(s) from God to reclaim the Kings crown to France (From England).

Throughout her life, Joan of Arc was haunted by "visions from God" that lead her to believe that she had the religious power to force Englands Army to surrender territory in France rather than face the rath of God. Mila Jovovich does a spectacular job at playing an unbelievable role of a young lady leading a powerful army.

Dustin Hoffman is introduced as her conscience in the later half of the movie - and is haunting! In addition, I believe that this movie does a great job at demonstrating how religion was "Feared" during this period of history!

Strongly recommended as a very entertaining movie.

History Coming to Life.......2007-05-19

For those who love history coming to life, this is the film for them. Milla Jovovich is fabulous in this role and portrays the passion and zeal of a true believer in the Middle Ages. The costumes and the props are superb and the battle scenes are so realistic that you feel that you are participating in real history in progress.

My favourite film of all times.

very satisfied.......2007-03-31

Showed up sooner than expected and very satisfied would recomend for any one to purchase from this individual

A medieval peplum film.......2006-11-22

This is not the best film by Besson. In fact it is in many ways incredibly naive and superficial, even in its desire to look and sound profound. Profundity is not only political gibberish diplomatic slang. And it is that kind of language that reduces the attitude of the French king to be and then king to opportunism. And it is that kind of language that reduces the attitude of bishop Cochon to servile non-commitment. And it is that kind of language that reduces the attitude of the English to vengeful cruelty. It is also very superficial to reduce simple people to blind believers of anything that sounds iffy, godlike and slightly insane, like a girl leading an army or hearing and listening to divine voices. But all that must please many simple minds indeed. It is a shame because the subject deserves a serious film, a serious approach. Shakespeare forgot to write this play. He could have written a masterpiece on the subject. Besson just writes an average action film, some kind of medieval peplum film.

Dr Jacques COULARDEAU, University of Paris Dauphine & University of Paris 1 Pantheon Sorbonne

This film should be sent to the stake!.......2006-11-22

As a St. Jeanne d'Arc devotee, I have read quite a bit on my favorite Saint, as well as seen my share of movies. Some were well done, none have been definitive, and others are, well, like this one. I usually try to be a bit more intelligent, but the first word that comes to mind when I think of this particular version is CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Historically innacurate, spiritually unfaithful, this film stinks. It is downright heretical, portraying our beloved Jeanne as having made a pact with the devil. She is shown as a proud, haughty girl at odds with her Church. What a bunch of bull. The ONLY two bits of this film I appreciated were the attention given to her ring (given her by her brother), as well as the scene when she brings a child back to life (I am unaware of any other films on her that portray this true story). Other than these, it took a lot not to walk out of the theatre when I went to see it. In other words, BLAHHHHHHHH! Don't waste your time, money, or soul on such non-sense.

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Those gallant few against so many
A movie for Plane Lovers,and History!!"Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few."
AN EPIC, EXCITING WORLD WAR II ADVENTURE!
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Battle of Britain (Collector's Edition)
Starring: Harry Andrews , John Baskcomb , Michael Bates , Isla Blair , and Michael Caine
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There's something about this film that's so irresistible, despite its grandiose manipulation. Maybe because it recounts the greatest air battle in history, achieving the greatest aerial battle in film history. Maybe because it has such a terrific cast (Harry Andrews, Michael Caine, Trevor Howard, Curt Jurgens, Laurence Olivier, Nigel Patrick, Christopher Plummer, Michael Redgrave, Ralph Richardson, Robert Shaw, Patrick Wymark, and Edward Fox). Maybe because it's so technically well-made, thanks to the Bond team of producer Harry Saltzman and director Guy Hamilton and the great cinematographer Freddie Young. Or maybe because there is something truly riveting about watching the British kick the Nazis back to Germany. --Bill Desowitz

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Featuring a "big stellar cast" (Variety), including Michael Caine, Trevor Howard, Laurence Olivier, Christopher Plummer, Michael Redgrave, Robert Shaw, Susannah York and Edward Fox, Battle of Britain is a spectacular retelling of a true story that shows courage at its inspiring best. Few defining moments can change the outcome of war. But when the outnumbered Royal Air Force defied insurmountable odds in engaging the German Luftwaffe, it may well have altered the course of history!

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Those gallant few against so many.......2007-06-15

wonderful film in its time and still holds up. No CGI, real planes, real pilots. Good aerial sequences, good miniatures.

The Germans aren't made out to be "just" villians -- they are airmen too, with the same hearty regard for life, flying and fighting as the RAF pilots.

A glorious tribute to those gallant few who really did go up against so many and "saved" England.

It's why I love England.

A movie for Plane Lovers,and History!!"Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.".......2007-06-05

"Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few."

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Battle of Britain is the name commonly given to the effort by the German Luftwaffe to gain air superiority over the Royal Air Force (RAF), before a planned sea and airborne invasion of Britain (Operation Sealion) during the Second World War. Neither Hitler nor the Wehrmacht believed it possible to carry out a successful amphibious assault on the British Isles until the RAF had been neutralized. Secondary objectives were to destroy aircraft production and ground infrastructure, to attack areas of political significance, and to terrorize the British people with the intent of intimidating them into seeking an armistice or surrender.

The film has a large all-star cast. It was notable for its portrayal of the Germans by subtitled German-speaking actors. Barry Foster,Christopher Plummer ,Edward Fox ,Guy Hamilton, Harry Andrews ,Ian McShane ,Laurence Olivier, Michael Caine, Michael Redgrave, Nigel Patrick , Patrick Wymark , Ralph Richardson, Robert Shaw, Susannah York ,Trevor Howa.

Battle of Britain is a 1969 film directed by Guy Hamilton, and produced by Harry Saltzman and S Benjamin Fisz. The film broadly relates the events of the Battle of Britain. The script by James Kennaway and Wilfred Greatorex was based on the book The Narrow Margin by Derek Wood and Derek Dempster.

The film aimed to be an accurate account of the Battle of Britain, when in the summer and autumn of 1940 the British RAF inflicted a strategic defeat on the Nazi Luftwaffe and so ensured the cancellation of Operation Sealion -- Hitler's plan to invade Britain. The huge strategic victory of the outnumbered British pilots would be summed up by Winston Churchill in the immortal words:

"Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few."

I was born in 1971,y saw this movie yesterday,and I am realy surprise of the great effort they do,the movies today are totally digital,you know!!
This is a Movie!!

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AN EPIC, EXCITING WORLD WAR II ADVENTURE!.......2007-05-29

"The Battle of Britain" is an exciting film that recounts the epic battle for control of the skies over Great Britain. Featuring breathtaking aerial battles and amazing performances from an all-star cast, it is a great tribute to the men and women who fought in what would become Britain's finest hour. Despite some weak storytelling, the great performances and thrilling battles more than make up for it! "The Battle of Britain" is a thrilling film that belongs in everyone's collection of war movies!
Movie/DVD Grade: A-

A movie for you history and aviation fans.......2007-04-06

I remember seeing the movie trailers back in 1969, but never got to the theater. I finally saw the movie 30 years later.

From an aviation standpoint, it is stupendous - I read that they actually had 30 Heinkels from Spain - the Heinkels that you see all lined up on the French grass are real, as are the Messerschmitts (with Merlin engines), Spitfires and Hurricanes.

As a history buff I can say that it follows the times well (perhaps unusual for movies these days) with Lawrence Olivier even explaining the critical mistake Goring made that turned the tide.

You have the prerequisite love angle with the lovely Susannah York - overall a very good movie. I've given 2 to fellow aviation nuts.

The Few..........2007-04-05

"The Battle of Britain" features an outstanding cast of British actors, the James Bond production team of Harry Saltzman and Guy Hamilton, first-rate aerial flying sequences, and a good capture of the major elements of the Royal Air Force's defiant stand against the Nazi aerial onslaught in the dark days of 1940.

What it doesn't have is a coherent plot. The production team seems to have been overwhelmed by the burden of portraying one of the great, mythic moments of British history in the 20th Century. As Churchill noted, "never in the field of human conflict have so many owed so much to so few." This was a moment still in living memory for many people when the movie was released in 1969. The end result is more documentary than traditional story-telling. The movie hops from scene to scene with only a minimal effort to connect the sequences or link the actors.

The movie does feature some terrific scenes. The sequences involving the hasty departure from France of flying units about to be overrun by oncoming German Army units is by turns humorous and harsh, as pilots and non-commissioned officers scramble to save their few remaining aircraft. The training sequences in Britain are similarly well-done, as veteran flyers played by Christopher Plummer and Robert Shaw attempt to whip rookie pilots into shape to face the Luftwaffe. The flying sequences feature real period aircraft carving the sky, although the actors can be tough to tell apart in their goggles and flying helmets. The damage done by the Nazi blitz is heartbreaking.

The Germans themselves are something of an afterthought in this movie, there to provide stereotypical opponents to be shot down over the British Isles. Very few of the Germans are given more than cursory character development and a handful of lines.

This movie is highly recommended to fans of the Battle of Britain, who can overlook the skimpy plot development and revel in the flying sequences and the undoubted glory of the RAF's gritty, gutty win in the air battle. Those without familarity with the history of the Battle of Britain, or who need the more traditional movie elements, may find the it more challenging to follow.

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Those gallant few against so many
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Starring: Harry Andrews , Michael Caine , Trevor Howard , Curd Jürgens , and Ian McShane
Director: Guy Hamilton
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Those gallant few against so many.......2007-06-15

A movie for Plane Lovers,and History!!"Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.".......2007-06-05

AN EPIC, EXCITING WORLD WAR II ADVENTURE!.......2007-05-29

A movie for you history and aviation fans.......2007-04-06

The Few..........2007-04-05

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Damn the Defiant!
Moving and interesting
A very good film
"Rule Britannia Rule the Waves"!
British Naval Warfare, With Cruelty, Mutiny And Patriotism In 1797

Damn the Defiant!
Starring: Alec Guinness , Dirk Bogarde , Maurice Denham , Nigel Stock , and Richard Carpenter
Director: Lewis Gilbert (II)
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Set in 1797 at the beginning of the Napoleonic Wars, Damn the Defiant! (also known as H.M.S. Defiant) is an enthralling British naval drama made to capitalize on MGM's epic remake of Mutiny on the Bounty, also released in 1962. It's based on Frank Tilsey's novel Mutiny and stars Alex Guinness as a fair-minded captain locked in psychological conflict with his manipulative, coldly malicious first officer (Dirk Bogarde), and the parallels with the famous true story are clear. However, there were many naval mutinies during this period, and this large-scale saga, which includes some spectacularly staged widescreen naval battles, offers a realistic depiction of life in the British navy at the time--from the press gangs and floggings to the appalling food and living conditions.

Director Lewis Gilbert--who previously helmed Sink the Bismarck! (1960)--strikes a good balance between the personal drama and sweeping maritime adventure. Guinness successfully varies his firm-but-fair officer from The Bridge on the River Kwai, Bogarde is chillingly hateful, and Anthony Quayle gives strong support. --Gary S. Dalkin

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Damn the Defiant!.......2007-06-27

This salty, sadly overlooked British entry fires on all cylinders. Lewis Gilbert (who'd go on to direct the original "Alfie" and three Bond entries) displays a sure hand here, with two first-class actors (Guinness and a deliciously hateful Bogarde) crossing verbal swords with gusto, while the always reliable Anthony Quayle organizes the men below. The denouement is worth waiting for, with stunning color footage recreating these beautiful ships in full battle mode. As period war movies go, you'll find this "Defiant" ship-shape indeed.

Moving and interesting.......2007-06-06

The anguishing position of being the captain's son in an English ship during the Napoleonic wars is certainly no mean thing. Especially if your foe happens to be the ship's second in command,an envious and evil minded officer, marvelously played by Dirk Bogarde.
The film is certainly a first rate period classic of its kind. The life aboard an English Warship of the early Nineteenth Century is masterfully portrayed, and the drama lived on board is extremely disquieting to the viewer.
Alec Guiness, (the ship's captain) plays a good quiet and fair gentleman, knowledgeable of his trade and in anguish at not being able to protect his son from his devious second in command, untill he devises a plan..
A very interesting an moving experience.

A very good film.......2007-03-25

"Damn the Defiant!" is the name of a British film made in 1962. It IS a strange name, but you should not let that mislead you: the film is worth seeing. It is a very interesting story about leadership, good men, and bad men.

The story is set during the Napoleonic Wars, that time when the French ruled Europe, and the British ruled the waves. However, the main conflict in the film is not between the French and the English; it is between the Captain and the first mate aboard an English frigate, the Defiant. The Captain is a good sea-officer and commander; not a soft man, but a just and merciful one. His first mate is a talented young officer, who is however not only too hard and unrelenting, but unmerciful and truly cruel to the hands. A conflict naturally arises between them, but as the first mate has powerful friends in the government, the Captain has to be careful about gaining his enmity. Things are made more complex by a fact of which both of them are unaware: in all vessels of the British fleet a bloodless revolt is being planned, as a demand for better conditions of life for the hands aboard the ships. But it is extremely important that there is no officer killed in any of the ships; and the heads of the revolt aboard the Defiant start to have trouble to restrain some men who hate the first mate. These three conflicts provide a highly interesting story.

Of course, an interesting story is not all that matters; but in other respects the film is good too. Firstly, the main character is a good and noble man; and that is something one does not find in all stories. Then, it is not a violent film: it does have some violence, but not in an "unrealistically realistic" degree; it is not one of those films in which we see blood spurting from a man's wound as if out of a garden hose. And last, but very important: the leading roles are played by very good actors.

A few years ago a film was made similar to this one: it was also set during the Napoleonic Wars, aboard an English vessel sent on a mission against the French. The plot was fairly good, though the movie was unnecessarily violent. However, the main point against it is that the leading role was played very poorly. The actor who played the captain was not at all convincing, although the character should have been that of an outstanding commander. In "Damn the Defiant!" we have a good character played by a very good actor, and the result is that the Captain stands out, as an aristocratic and stately man we truly admire. In this other movie, "Master and Commander", we see no nobility and no dignity in the main character; we cannot admire him, and this spoils the whole film. In one case, a good story was spoiled by the choice of the wrong man; and in the other, one character well acted turned an interesting -- but in no way exceptional -- story, into a very good film.

"Rule Britannia Rule the Waves"!.......2006-05-15

"HMS Defiant" (Aka "Damn the Defiant" 1962) is an extraordinary, yet underrated, "wooden ships" film!
As good as "Captain Horatio Hornblower" (1951) or more recent "Master & Commander" (2003)
This film has everything to constitute a very good film: experienced director and crew, great actors and excellent special effects (done without all more recent paraphernalia).

First we'll take a look to film's crew, director Lewis Gilbert, cinematography director Christopher Callis, special effects supervisor Howard Lydecker and music score composer Clifton Parker. All of them had teamed before to produce "Sink the Bismarck" (1960) a "war at sea" movie.
Londoner Lewis Gilbert has delivered, before and after, this movie some other great films as "Alfie" (1966), "Educating Rita" (1983) and "Shirley Valentine" (1989).

Actor's performances are just outstanding. Alec Guinness characterization of Capt. Crawford is in line with his best dramatic feats as his Col. Nicholson in "The Bridge on the River Kwai" (1957) or the Cardinal in "The Prisoner" (1955).
Dirk Bogarde as wicked and sadistic 1st Lt. Scott-Padget instills his character with a subtle dose of evilness that will make you to desire fervently to see him punished.
Anthony Quayle as sailor's rebel leader delivers a forceful piece.
The rest of the cast offers a good supporting level.

The story is situated during the Napoleonic War aboard an English war ship. Capt. Crawford is an aging unassuming veteran that will clash with ruthless and cruel 1st Lt. Scott Padget in a will contest of how to lead a vessel and his crew.
At the same time "Defiant"'s crew is enrolled in the historical fleet mutiny against violence and abuse.
The first part of the film shows different personal conflicts among the characters and will end with three spectacular sea battles full of action and realism.

Wooden ship lovers should not miss this movie!
Reviewed by Max Yofre.

British Naval Warfare, With Cruelty, Mutiny And Patriotism In 1797.......2006-04-01

Anyone who likes iron men fighting in wooden ships against the French, with the roar of cannon and splinters flying everywhere, will enjoy the last half of Damn the Defiant!. Whether you enjoy the first half depends on how well you appreciate the almost psychopathic cruelty and condescension of First Lieutenant Scott-Padget (Dirk Bogarde).

It's 1797, Napoleon threatens Britain, and only the Royal Navy ensures Britain's freedom. Captain Crawford (Alec Guinness) takes command of H.M.S. Defiant, a single-gun-deck frigate. Also joining the ship is Scott-Padget, an officer with friends in high places, a talent for seamanship, and a taste for flogging. While Crawford is determined to keep an open mind about his first lieutenant, it becomes quickly apparent that Scott-Padget is an arrogant sadist who is fully capable of undermining Crawford's authority if that's what it takes to get his way. He doesn't hesitate to brutalize the captain's 12-year-old son, brought on board as a midshipman, in subtle ways that keep Crawford from intervening. Added to this seething mix is the crew itself, brutalized not just by Scott-Padget but by the terrible living conditions sailors of the Royal Navy had to endure. One crewman, Vizard (Anthony Quayle), is the leader in putting together what he thinks will be a non-violent petition for redress. Every officer, however, will consider it a mutiny.

The first half of the movie is two stories. There is the struggle between Crawford and Scott-Padget, with Scott-Padget eventually getting the upper-hand. And there is the story of the men on a wooden ship of war and what their lives are like as they're beaten and trained to be seamen, subsist on a diet of rotten meat and weevily hardtack, and can receive 50 lashes at the whim of a first lieutenant.

The second half, however, is a rouser of the old school. A vital message must be delivered to the fleet, Captain Crawford finally is able to assert himself and the French break out of a blockade determined to attack an unaware British squadron in the fog. Ship-to-ship battles are fought where the victor will be determined by which ship can get alongside the other and throw iron faster at near point-blank range. And the seamen of Defiant must decide if their loyalty to Britain will override their knowledge that, if they are accused of being mutineers, each man will most likely be hanged.

The movie's strong points, for me, are the production values, the recreation of how brutal ship-to-ship fighting was, the look at the lives of men at sea in a fighting ship, and the appeal to patriotism over self interest, which was handled effectively because it was treated matter-of-factly. The weak points, for me, centered on the two leads. Guinness as Captain Crawford seemed too sluggish in coming to grips with his first lieutenant. He needed in my view more fire. Guinness was an actor who excelled in ambiguous and thoughtful roles, but he had it in him to play men with iron and passion; just look at him as Major Jock Sinclair in Tunes of Glory. Dirk Bogarde, however, plays Scott-Padget without an ounce of any quality than condescending sadism. Scott-Padget may be a talented sea officer and a brave man, but every time he's on screen you know exactly how he will behave. For those who like the smaller roles, keep an eye out for Tom Bell, who plays a resentful, violent seaman. Nearly thirty years later he was DS Bill Otley...a man Jane Tennison quickly learned not to trust in Prime Suspect 1 but who surprised her in Prime Suspect 3.

The DVD picture looks just fine, with anamorphic wide-screen on one side and full screen on the other. There are three or four extras which aren't significant.

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It is About Time to Open the Vaults
Suspenseful
Mediocre submarine flick
Outstanding Submarine Movie

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Starring: James Caan , David Sumner , Norman Bowler , Brian Grellis , and Paul Young
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Academy Award(r) nominee* James Caan commands a covert naval operation in this riveting drama inspired by an amazing true story discovered in declassified British War Office files. With "first-class underwater photography" (Variety) and taut suspense, this tale of heroism paved the way for films like The Hunt for Red October.Commander Bolton (Caan) has lost his submarine, the Gauntlet, in a sea battle with the Nazis in 1943. Although the survivors still blame him,he's cleared of charges and assigned to lead a top-secret training program with three experimental miniature X-1 subs, each manned by a crew of only four. Their mission: to sink the mighty battleshipLindendorfthe same ship that destroyed the Gauntlet!*1972: Supporting Actor, The Godfather

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It is About Time to Open the Vaults.......2007-01-27

Now here is a great submarine adventure, reminiscent of THE HUNLEY, an epic film about an experimental underwater submarince experiment that was successful, secret, timely, and wrenching--showing a Canadian Naval Officer (Caan) having to make a wartime decision that will result in the death of a few of his comrades for the greater good--a success against the German Kriegsmarine.

The acting is good and the plot elements are more genuine (life of comrades versus death of enemies) that one would have expected at the time the film was made--1969. And the resolution of the situation is decidedly pro-war, not anti-war, as the progression of anti-Vietnam films reflects (including M*A*S*H* and Catch-22).

In other words--take this film in its intended context--World War II. And, enjoy a sleeper amongst the great submarine films of the era. By all means, see this one out--and over again.

Much recommended!

Suspenseful.......2006-11-06

Movie is loosely based upon the exploits of the military using the X-1 submarine. Acting is very good and the movie keeps you on the edge of your seat within the first 30 minutes.

Mediocre submarine flick.......2006-08-11

Can someone please tell me why an American (and one with a think Bronx accent, no less!) is in charge of a British submarine?????

Outstanding Submarine Movie.......2005-10-07

Good submarine footage and an excellent score by Ron Goodwin raise this movie to a level of high sea adventure not seen in a while. James Caan as the stoic and lethargic Lieutenant Commander Bolton is adequate. But it his plan to utilize midget subs that saves the day. This is a good British sea adventure.

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The Quiet American
Very good, but with a Hollywood ending that ruins it!
really was filmed on location!
A Symphony of Dialogue
Romantic Triangle Symbolizing Colonialism

The Quiet American
Starring: Audie Murphy , Michael Redgrave , Claude Dauphin , Giorgia Moll , and Bruce Cabot
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A love triangle brews amidst a growing political tempest in this "brilliantly intellectual" (Los Angeles Times) film in which nothing is quite as it seems. Adapted from the acclaimed novel by Graham Greene, Academy Award-winning writer-director Joseph L. Mankiewicz's screenplay "delivers dialogue that not only sparkles but bites deep with the irony of truth" (Citizen-News). In 1952, Saigon is caught between the corrupt colonial powers and the Communist uprising. An idealistic young American (Audie Murphy) champions a shadowy Third Force, but cynical British journalist Thomas Fowler (Michael Redgrave) is concerned only with the American's interest in his mistress. When jealousy forces Fowler to take sides at last, the personal and political consequences are devastating.

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The Quiet American.......2006-07-10

I purchased this as a gift for my father-in-law for Father's Day and he loved it and is sharing it with others. There is no age bracket for a movie of this caliber.

Very good, but with a Hollywood ending that ruins it!.......2005-12-16

The first two-thirds of this film is excellent. Then, Hollywood has to simplify and dummy down the end. Rent the 1950's version of this, and also read the book. Here's what made those two infinitely more fascinating...
1. Ambiguity! You are never sure if the American was working with the enemy (or who the enemy is, for that matter), or if our main British character wanted to believe he was, was duped like a pawn into believing he was, to get the American killed out of a sense of revenge. This new version destroys that!
2. Our burned-out British journalist DOES NOT get the girl in the end. Hollywood sucks!
Again, the first two-thirds are really good. You just need to tack on the ending of the 1950's version. Not that the 1950's version wasn't without its flaws (the female lead was as far from Vietnamese looking as you can get... try a European with black hair). Combine those two movies, you really would have a movie that's faithful to a phenomenal book.

really was filmed on location!.......2005-10-17

Yes, the ending was made corny in this version, but the on location scenes at Cao Dai Temple and Continental Palace are wonderful! I was in Viet Nam in the 60s, long before home video, and so seeing this, filmed in some on my favorite places, is worth the cooked up non GG patter near he end.

I just saw this on French TV and loved it. Will get the DVD now.

A Symphony of Dialogue.......2005-10-16

The movie, "The Quiet American" isn't all that interesting a story, but the acting is so damn good that it is fun to watch.

Michael Redgrave is perfect as a cynical burned-out journalist fed up with Vietnam, and the futile French effort to save it from itself and preserve their pre-WWII empire that no longer exists. Redgrave is a man of middle age, more concerned with the menu than the music of the nightclub, he is hanging on to life by a slender thread.

Audie Murphy fits well the role as an earnest young American. The paths of the two soon cross in a Saigon hotel, where Murphy's eye is caught very quickly by Redgrave's native girlfriend. Straight away Murphy invites himself to dinner with them and politely but persistently begins to push the older Redgrave aside. However, despite all his wallowing in middle-age self pity it turns out Redgrave still has a few tricks up his sleeve.

Occasionaly Murphy and Redgrave find themselves negotiating the treacherous terrain of Vietnam together and in one moment when Murphy pushes Redgrave into a rice-patty to avoid a Communist patrol Redgrave replies, "Who asked you to save my life, we're not a couple of movie Marines, you're not even going to get the girl in the end!" This line seems ironic being delivered to Murphy who in real life was one of America's most decorated WWII vets and who once played himself in a movie about his expereinces.

Redgrave's acting maintains your interest in the rather banal story and near the end we also get a very strong performance from Claude Dauphine as a French police Inspector.

Romantic Triangle Symbolizing Colonialism.......2005-08-31

This film was based on the novel of Graham Greene set in 1953 French Indo-China (now Vietnam). It starts on Tet, the Chinese New Year and shows the traditional celebration. Then we see a dead body by the bank of the river. The people flee before the police arrive! The police bring in the English journalist for questioning; he is the prime suspect. The answers start to paint the picture of this quiet American. He represented the "Friends of Free Asia", a charity that tried to do good in French Vietnam. Fowler (symbolic name), the jaded cynical reporter, contrasts to the young fresh Pyle. Phuong represents the Vietnamese people, wise in years but seemingly young. Pyle acts surprised by the life of the dancing escorts, as if there were nothing like this in Texas or New York, or the college towns of America.

The American reporter Granger criticizes the French military, directed from Paris and based on 19th century plans. (How will this change in the 1960s?) Pyle travels to see Fowler, to bring him a message. Fowler acts cranky and bitchy, suggesting some personal problem which can't be mentioned. The romantic triangle symbolizes the Old World - New World conflict over the colony of Vietnam. Who is to become the colonial power?

James Michener's "Sayonara" tells of American policy regarding marriage. Could Pyle get permission to marry someone with the background of Phuong? Or could this be a ruse to recruit Phuong and build a network of informers? Pyle is importing plastics to create a new industry in Vietnam. Where would the dollars come from, the import regulations, the machinery, etc.?

Action begins on the trip back from the Cao Dai festival. Pyle's car is sabotaged, Fowler's car runs out of gas. They take refuge in a fort, and begin a philosophical discussion on global politics. They escape before the fort is destroyed. Pyle saves Fowler's life when hiding in the swamp (symbolizing American savoir-faire and the involvement in WW II). Fowler's wife will not grant a divorce, but Fowler lies about this! Dominguez brings a secret story to Fowler, about containers of "Diolactin", that connect back to General The and Pyle. Hints are given to Fowler to allow him to connect the dots. But the truth is found out about the letter, and Fowler is rebuked by Pyle. Fowler sees the bicycle bombs go off, and Heng provides more facts. (Can't Fowler do any investigating on his own?) After the bombing at the Continental Hotel, Fowler spouts the words that were programmed into him. Fowler's jealousy blinds him to his being manipulated, and he invites Pyle to his apartment. Pyle tells how a Vietnamese in America will become the next Vietnamese leader! When Fowler learns that Pyle will take Phuong away, he signals the Communists. Pyle will not see another dawn. Symbolically, Fowler reads a passage on jealousy.

Inspector Vigot catches Fowler in a lie about when he last saw Pyle, a sign of his guilty knowledge. Fowler is left alone as Phuong leaves him. A gossip columnist will use this in a story! Fowler loses all at the end, its too late for him, The film doesn't explain the reason for the death of Pyle. To cause an American protest? Does the Vietnamese Manufacturing Association want to eliminate foreign competition? The ending is very talkative, but never explains why Pyle was made a target for assassination. If Phuong keeps drinking those milk shakes, she will have to get new clothes. Read the novel for the true ending.

[Why is a "quiet American" remarkable? The free speaking without oppression is due to the First and Second Amendment to the Bill of Rights. Are they still operational?]

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If the Devil will reign...
Olivier's Richard
One dimensional Richard
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Richard III - Criterion Collection
Starring: Stewart Allen , Wally Bascoe , Claire Bloom , Pamela Brown , and Alec Clunes
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ASIN: B00014K5ZA
Release Date: 2004-02-24

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The third and final entry in Laurence Olivier's Shakespeare triptych, Richard III (1954) is an audacious portrait of a man determined to prove himself a villain. As the personification of evil impudence, Olivier portrays the Duke of Gloucester with such aplomb that he brings the audience onto his side. This is true even as Richard engineers plots to murder his brother Clarence (John Gielgud), betray his cousin Buckingham (Ralph Richardson), and seduce his niece Lady Anne (Claire Bloom). From the play's famous opening lines ("Now is the winter of our discontent"), Olivier delivers every speech with truly Machiavellian splendor, and his superb staging of the climactic battle rivals his work on Henry V. Regrettably, this would be Olivier's last Shakespeare film, as a planned adaptation of Macbeth was abandoned for financial reasons. Olivier justly received an Oscar® nomination for his performance; and believe it or not, this film was the inspiration for the original Blackadder! --Kevin Mulhall

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In the majestic and sweeping 1955 version of Richard III, Laurence Olivier transfigures Shakespeare's great historical drama into a mesmerizing vision of Machiavellian villainy. Olivier's performance, considered by many the greatest of his career, charges Richard with magnetic malevolence as he steals his brother Edward's crown through a murderous set of machinations. His inspired direction brings to the screen superlative performances by actors Ralph Richardson and John Gielgud, and the young Claire Bloom. The Criterion Collection is proud to present the restored full-length version in a special double-disc edition featuring audio commentary by Russell Lees and John Wilders, a 1966 BBC interview with Olivier hosted by theater critic Kenneth Tynan, a gallery of on-set and production stills and posters, a 12-minute television preview for the film and the original theatrical trailer.

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If the Devil will reign..........2007-04-23

Every time I see this movie have the same feeling: if the Devil will reign, it will be this way!
Opera lovers knows that one of the worst things ever is the fact that Maria Callas never recorded a full version of Verdi's Macbeth; luckyly, the olympic talent of Laurence Olivier created this jewel.
For me, it goes ahead even before Olivier's Hamlet: this very personal approach of the Duke of Gloucester goes surrealistic enough to be modern. I saw it first when I was a child and I will never forget the impression that Olivier's eyes caused.
Cast, with Gielgud, Richardson, Bloom and Hardwicke among others, supports Olivier's experiment transforming the text of Shakespeare almost in a modern thriller about the corruption of a soul obsessed with power beyond all limits.
It was necessary the maturity of another great stage and cinema actor (Al Pacino) to almost reach Olivier, but this one is still a landmark.

Olivier's Richard.......2007-02-21

I have noticed that it is fashionable in some circles (particularly in the 'acting community') to be highly critical of Laurence Olivier and his interpretation of Shakespeare... While I have no credentials to speak of myself, I find these sorts of criticisms to be misplaced and they tend to unfairly take on Olivier without considering his times - Olivier was something of an outsider in his approach to Shakespeare - and the task of transfering his ideas of shakespeare into a rigid studio film (which nevertheless Olivier brilliantly succeeded in doing) would put Olivier right into a very vulerable place for an actor/director to be in.. Olivier was a believer in the human aspects of Shakespeare - he radically saw the possibility of a modern shakespeare - a shakespeare one could consider alongside the advent of modern psycohology and literature.. a sort of Freudian Shakespeare.. Now that Freud is also out of fashion it is easy to judge.. But the most important thing Olivier did had nothing to do with theories - he brought shakespeare to a larger audience - he made shakespeare more accessible.. He also did something only the best actors can do - he put his own personal stamp on the character of Richard III..His Richard is a serpentine feminine richard.. You clearly see a man who suffers within his body and mirrors this malace on to the world he confronts.. Olivier's Direction is also something remarkable - he combines the stage with celluloid in a way few have been able to manage... Criterion's transfer of this classic film is brilliantly crisp -you can't help but think of walt disney when you see this (or maybe powell and pressburger) - this is a perfectly legitimate portrayal of richard III and one that people will watch for years to come - what more could an actor achieve?

One dimensional Richard.......2007-01-19

I know I'm going to come off as a bit of a heretic here. I already know that people generally LOVE Larry's,well, anything Shakespeare,BUT, as a Shakespearean actor myself,(and one whose favorite role is the Hunchback King),I must say that Richard's character has much more potential than Olivier's rendition reveals. Also,the play is abridged by about 30 min. of cut material,(in order to cement Richard's one-dimensional cast). I didn't particularly like Olivier's Shylock either. To be fair,his Hamlet is brilliant,but unfortunately,it too is abridged,like, where are Rosencrantz and Guildenstern anyway? Apparently this is done for the shorter attention span of the American audience?

A beautifully restored film about the hideous human nature.......2006-08-17

No one could rival Laurence Olivier (Hamlet, Henry V, Richard III) as the scheming, ruthless youngest son of the 3rd Duke of York, who stopped at nothing to be King Richard III. His first appearance was deceptive. I noticed only a big nose and recognized him only after he spoke. Burdened with a crooked back, limp and shrunk hand, his ambition for kingship only burnt more feverishly. With disguised humbleness, he made peace with other royalties. His words were sugar-coated and gay. He killed Warwick, the 'KingMaker' who helped enthrone his elder brother as King Edward IV, and wooed Warwick's daughter Anne(the beautiful Claire Bloom) to marry him shortly after killing her husband. His planned murders of his elder brother Duke of Clarence, Lord Hastings, his young nephews (heirs-to-be), his wife Anne made even today's politics pale and unexciting.

Yet the movie about such a dark character was beautiful in VistaColour, set and costumes, cinematography. Scenes of executions, naïve Lord Hastings (Alec Clunes) walking into his death trap, innocent heirs-to-be greeting uncle Richard and Richard's final battle are memorable. All the other characters exuded integraity, royality and humanity. They were handsome in appearance and noble in heart, so different from Richard III. Even the once accomplice Duke of Buckingham (Ralph Richardson), without whose help there would be no Richard III, showed a moment of caution in doing any more evil. Perhaps it's this great contrast between Richard and everyone else that made the movie luring and tragic. In his last battle of Bosworth Field, Laurence Olivier showed a more reflective and human side of Richard III. When nearly everything on his side was lost, he marched, with a handful of supporters including his royal page (Stewart Allen), and fought valiantly.

The movie also succeeded in its clarity and fluidity. The powerplay of an excellent cast of experienced actors with great screen presence made 155 minutes fly without notice. With no prior knowledge of the Wars of Roses (House of York vs House of Lancaster), I am not at all lost in the many characters and relationship. And the crowning of Henry Tudor, 2nd Earl of Richmond, as Henry VII marked the beginning of the most filmed Tudor dynasty - a perfect prologue of films about the lives of Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth.

Shakespeare 101.......2006-03-03

Here is Olivier at his rollicking best. This movie must be seen to be believed, and once seen will likely be regularly revisited throughout your life. It is beyond superlatives.

The reviews on this site amply speak of this great film's riches. While not one of the so-called "major tragedies" of Shakespeare, Olivier uses the play to to hammer home the most essential 101 level lessons about Shakespearean drama and performance -- its broad and physical appeal, its bald directness and outrageous humor, plain human pathos. If your kids need to start somewhere with the Stratford Bard, this is the place. It is highly likely that this single film will make a lifetime believer out of them -- and you too.

Olivier uses the adaptation of the play by the great British actor David Garrick from a couple centuries back, using the last part of Shakespeare's Henry VI, part 3, for necessary background, and then going off full-tilt into the best melodrama in the English speaking world. There is no reason to set forth the plot -- Richard himself delivers it to you inch by inch as he schemes his awful trail to power. Yet too, you laugh with him -- evil is not a black and white, Sunday school, cardboard cut-out proposition. The drama faces you with its terrifying seductiveness. This is a lesson once thought vital for developing adults in the English-speaking world, before the current monkey see/monkey do miasma of political correctness -- saying "good things" just to get ahead. Indeed, Richard is nothing if not the epitome of political correctness.

Of course, the story of Richard's character, as Shakespeare presented it, is Tudor era propaganda writ large -- still subject to reasoned debate. The drama, however, rightly retains its place as absolutely central to the ethos of the English speaking world, and its cultural claims. And Olivier nails it at all corners. Simply, this movie is as essential as a good dictionary, a properly translated bible, and a fundamental background in literature and the language.

World War II Heroes Film Collection (Run Silent, Run Deep / The Great Escape / A Bridge Too Far / The Battle of Britain)

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World War II Heroes Film Collection (Run Silent, Run Deep / The Great Escape / A Bridge Too Far / The Battle of Britain)
Starring: Michael Caine , Laurence Olivier , Trevor Howard , Christopher Plummer , and Ralph Richardson
Director: Robert Wise
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ASIN: B000NIBUVW
Release Date: 2007-05-22

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Disc 1: BATTLE OF BRITAIN Disc 2: THE GREAT ESCAPE Disc 3: A BRIDGE TOO FAR Disc 4: RUN SILENT, RUN DEEP

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Twentieth Century warfare as seen through the eyes of filmmakers

Ultimate War DVD Giftpack

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ASIN: B000NQQ0AU
Release Date: 2007-05-08

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This giftset includes 10 favorite classic war films including: The Great Escape, Flyboys, 633 Squadron, The Battle of Britain, The Devil's Brigade, Exodus, Paths of Glory, Platoon, Run Silent, Run Deep and Zulu.

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Twentieth Century warfare as seen through the eyes of filmmakers.......2007-05-31

ULTIMATE WAR GIFTPACK consists of ten movies on ten DVDs. The majority of these are big-budget spectaculars that include large casts of famous actors. Subject matter covers many of the 20th Century's major conflicts: the Boer War, WWI, WWII and Vietnam. This top-quality box set is certain to please the most discriminating war film collectors.

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The following alphabetized program list provides viewer poll ratings for each title (based on a 1 to 10 scale), plus country of origin (if other than USA), years of release and best-known actors.

(6.8) The Battle of Britain (UK-1969) - Harry Andrews/Michael Caine/Trevor Howard/Curd Jürgens/Ian McShane/Laurence Olivier/Christopher Plummer/Michael Redgrave/Ralph Richardson/Robert Shaw/Susannah York

(6.5) The Devil's Brigade (1968) - William Holden/Cliff Robertson/Vince Edwards/Andrew Prine/Claude Akins/Richard Jaeckel/Richard Dawson/Harry Carey Jr./Michael Rennie/Carroll O'Connor/Dana Andrews/Patric Knowles

(6.8) Exodus (1960) - Paul Newman/Eva Marie Saint/Ralph Richardson/Peter Lawford/Lee J. Cobb/Sal Mineo/John Derek/Hugh Griffith/Jill Haworth/Paul Stevens/George Maharis

(6.6) Flyboys (France/USA-2006) - James Franco/Scott Hazell/Mac McDonald/Philip Winchester

(8.4) The Great Escape (1963) - Steve McQueen/James Garner/Richard Attenborough/Charles Bronson/Donald Pleasance/James Coburn/David McCallum

(8.5) Paths of Glory (1957) - Kirk Douglas/Ralph Meeker/Adolphe Menjou/George Macready/Wayne Morris

(8.1) Platoon (1986) - Tom Berenger/Willem Dafoe/Charlie Sheen/Forest Whitaker/John C. McGinley/Kevin Dillon/Johnny Depp/Oliver Stone (cameo)

(7.3) Run Silent, Run Deep (1958) - Clark Gable/Burt Lancaster/Jack Warden/Don Rickles

(6.2) 633 Squadron (1964) - Cliff Robertson/George Chakiris

(7.9) Zulu (UK-1964) - Stanley Baker/Jack Hawkins/Michael Caine/Nigel Green/Patric Magee

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Quatermass the Legendary '70's sci-fi classic
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Quatermass (1979)
Starring: John Mills , Simon MacCorkindale , Barbara Kellerman , Margaret Tyzack , and Brewster Mason
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Release Date: 2005-04-26

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As the millennium draws to a close, civilization is on the verge of collapse. Gangs rule the streets. Books are burned for fuel. And a monstrous force from outer space is destroying the world's youth. Planet Earth is in dire need of a hero.

Enter the world's greatest rocket scientist--Professor Bernard Quatermass. Fresh out of retirement, the aging Quatermass is as brilliant and plucky as ever. While London crumbles under anarchy, the professor uses his powerful intellect to marshal assistance from American and Russian quarters and combat what could be the planet's final enemy. Along the way, he hopes to be reunited with his missing 16-year-old granddaughter.

One of sci-fi's most original creations, inspiring favorites like The X-Files, this classic 1970s production of QUATERMASS stars Academy Award®-winner Sir John Mills (Ryan's Daughter, Gandhi) and features all four episodes, plus the rarely-seen theatrical version, on DVD for the first time ever.

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Running Time 312 Min

Format: DVD MOVIE

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Quatermass the Legendary '70's sci-fi classic.......2007-05-27

This is one of the best science fiction films I've seen so far. Personally, I find it fascinating, as it is about a cult where the young generation of that day is drawn to cirtain spots on the Earth, where they are compelled to call to a transporter, which is a large beam of bright light that then comes down and takes them up to another planet somewhere far out in space. Those who are not part of the cult, but are caught up in the beam are destroyed rather than taken to this planet. It's a great science fiction adventure!