Worth a look at, as it is interesting all the way through with the plot and the acting. Not the usual war film, and raises some questions for those who are unappreciative (me) of the dilemmas of going to war. The protagonist starts off all confident in this assignment, and when confronted with the realities of war, he has serious misgivings.
The film begins with a terrific opening scene, which gripped me from the start (would have been better in colour), and then moves along to develop the plot. Mention must be made that Irene Worth, is very good in this movie, and the look of horror on her face when disclosed information she does not want to know is well delivered. I must also mention that she also cuts a very fine shape, and shows that a woman can be sexy with her clothes on.
The other main actors are also very good, although I did wonder about James Robertson Justice being included, and there are one or two questionable scenes, which reminded me a little of John Cleese and Monty Python's - "Attack me with a banana sketch", but he does have one particular scene which I am prepared to forgive any others for.
If you like the sound of this and wondering if to view or not, then I would say yes, it's worth it. If 1950's black and white movies about war are not for you, then skip it, although it's not the usual type of war film.
The film begins with a terrific opening scene, which gripped me from the start (would have been better in colour), and then moves along to develop the plot. Mention must be made that Irene Worth, is very good in this movie, and the look of horror on her face when disclosed information she does not want to know is well delivered. I must also mention that she also cuts a very fine shape, and shows that a woman can be sexy with her clothes on.
The other main actors are also very good, although I did wonder about James Robertson Justice being included, and there are one or two questionable scenes, which reminded me a little of John Cleese and Monty Python's - "Attack me with a banana sketch", but he does have one particular scene which I am prepared to forgive any others for.
If you like the sound of this and wondering if to view or not, then I would say yes, it's worth it. If 1950's black and white movies about war are not for you, then skip it, although it's not the usual type of war film.