Pros: cinematography, ensemble acting, location shooting Cons: self-censorship to get army co-operation
The screen adaptation of James Jones's raunchy, best-selling, prize-winning From Here to Eternity swept the Academy Awards for 1953 (receiving 8 despite competition from "Shane"), is on the AFI list of hundred best American movies (#52; below...
Pros: Stellar performances, good Daniel Tarabash script, sterling direction by Zinnemann Cons: None.
In December 1941, a young, somewhat bookish private named James Jones was attending a writing course on his off-duty time while stationed at Schofield Barracks near Pearl Harbor. On a typically calm Sunday morning, Private Jones -- and thousands of ...
Pros: Writing, Cast (especially Montgomery Clift and Donna Reed), Directing Cons: a few sad scenes, but well-done, not sappy
Forty-eight years ago Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, shortly before and after Japan bombed it December 7, 1941, had a jim-dandy of a movie made about it and trust me, its black and white nuances are still memorable while this year’s special effects monster...
It is the case with most classic films that each classic film has a memorable scene. With Casablanca, it was the ending that remained unforgotten, while with Gone With The Wind, it was Rhett's departure from Scarlett O'Hara's life that...
Pros: Sinatra, Kerr, Clift, Reed, and Lancaster in that order, direction, screenplay, editing Cons: You know, for once, I can't think of any
From Here to Eternity is one of Granniemose’s favorite movies, and up until two weeks ago I had never seen it. It was my loss. Because it is a terrific movie, with a fantastic script and wonderful performances from the entire cast....
Pros: The actors, romance, interesting characters, situations. Cons: If you're a real action buff, you think there's too much romance, not enough war.
The genre of war movies, naturally, have war as its subject. In most instances, a war film will have to do with a battle, or about POW’s, or about some other aspect of combat. But then we get a movie like From Here to Eternity, in which the vast...
Pros: cast, cinematography, Hawaiian band Cons: melodrama, characters
"From Here to Eternity" racked up 12 Academy Award nominations, and won eight Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director (Fred Zinnemann, who had been nominated the year before for "High Noon"), Best Screenplay (Daniel Taradash)...
Pros: The direction is beautifully timed and captured. Cons: There are nearly no flaws in the entire film.
(Dir: Fred Zinnemann, Starring Montgomery Clift, Burt Lancaster, Frank Sinatra, Deborah Kerr, Donna Reed, Philip Ober, Mickey Shaughnessy, Harry Bellaver, Ernest Borgnine, Jack Warden, John Dennis, Merle Travis, Tim Ryan, Arthur Keegan, and Barbara...
Undoubtedly considered a classic, this movie won 8 Oscars in 1953, including best film. I enjoyed it, but it isn't a movie that I think I would want to own. Summary: This movie is actually a little difficult to summarize because it follows two ...
Pros: clift's exceptional acting ability, good plot Cons: none
From Here to Eternity is about different kinds of integrity. Prewitt’s integrity consist not only of adhering to his oath but also of being a good soldier, which means receiving as much “treatment” as he’s dealt without complaining. Because Prewitt has...
In this landmark film, passion and tragedy collide on a military base as a fateful day in December 1941 draws near. Private Prewitt (Montgomery Clift)...More at Buy.com Marketplaces
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