Battle of the Bulge
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Movie Reviews of Battle of the Bulge
Movie Review: New DVD BULGE has all the FAT put back in!
Summary: 4 Stars
The issue of the DVD today has yielded a few surprises. There is some interesting material included in the DVD with the Theatrical Trailer, Interviews with the Director and Robert Shaw and also a short Black and White film is shown on how it was filmed including footage of the German military advisor who insured an accurate detailing of uniforms, events, etc. in this basically fictitious account of the famous battle of world war 2. Now what needs to be said is that this is a polished transfer of the widescreen film. The overture is put back and all of the extras that were usually cut. Including the "Panzerlied" gathering of tank commanders that is sometimes missing from television broadcasts as well as the "save the son but shoot the father" scene. The musical score by Frankel is one of the best made in a war film presentation in a full orchestra by the New philharmonic. They have restored the original soundtrack to the DVD and it is impressive for a movie that was made in the 60's. Someone cared about putting this one back together and it shows! Graphics, scenery, etc. are all very impressive. Although this movie was panned as to accuracy as far as the situation, it is a very entertaining movie and is well remembered by everyone who saw it in the movies when it was released. Seeing it again now, it is as if I were back in that movie house and as if time had not moved on. A GREAT release! Worth it to any fan of this film.Movie Review: Finally! The Battle of the Bulge has made it to DVD!
Summary: 4 Stars
After languishing in VHS hell for what seems an eternity, THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE has finally made its' debut on DVD. The most important thing to know is that the movie is shown complete, so there is no longer the need to watch the cut version which appears on television and the VHS tape. The picture quality is very good and Benjamin Frankel's great score now sounds fantastic! (By the way, as an aside, the complete score of the movie can be found on the CPO record label). The original overture, intermission, and exit music are also included in the film.
Now I'm not going to waste time picking at the historical nits that are in this filmed rendition of the Battle of the Bulge. People need to remember that this was not a documentary, produced by the HISTORY CHANNEL, but a Hollywood movie. Those historical arrogant critics of the film need to take a deep breath and simply enjoy the film for the entertainment value that it offers. For example, you will not find too many war movies that have such a large scale armor battle that is shown at the climax of the film which I still find thrilling to watch. Yeah the German Panzers are not authentic but who cares? It is fun to watch despite this.
So take advantage and watch this fine war movie with a pristine clarity transfer and great sound. Highly recommended
Movie Review: A good war movie but it doesn't do the battle justice
Summary: 4 Stars
This movie is set during the December 1944 German offensive in the west which came to be known as the Battle of the Bulge. The Germans put together a huge army and hurled it against four American divisions holding the Ardennes, a hilly area not believed to be passable to tanks in great numbers. American tenacity, as well as a timely counterattack by Patton's 3rd Army and the British-led army to the north allowed the offensive to grind to a halt.
In this production it seems as if the producers tried to find the least Bastogne-like terrain they could find. Also, the thick snow which caused enormous misery on both sides is nowhere to be seen in this film. However, the Battle of the Bulge does have some good acting and some interesting parts to it. The English-speaking agents were actually used by the Germans to disrupt communications and sow chaos (the ones who were captured were later shot, an surprising act of ruthlessness on the U.S. Army's part). But unlike the film version the battle did not end in bang, but rather in a whimper.
Movie Review: Star-Struck...That's All
Summary: 4 Stars
I only ordered this Battle of the Bulge DVD because I'm a Robert Shaw fan. All his parts that were hacked out of the movie that's been shown on TV are in here. Plus some good candid shots of him making the movie and an interview he gives at the end.
As for the movie itself, Henry Fonda doesn't get much of a chance to shine, even though he's the main character. Telly Savalas is always a trip. He has the only good role besides Robert Shaw. And the only role with any romance.
I'm having trouble playing this movie. It pauses in parts and won't skip to different topics on the main menu. I'm playing it on my computer, so that could be causing those problems. If you're not a big fan of one of the actors, or you're not a war buff, I would say this movie doesn't offer much.
Movie Review: Classic
Summary: 4 Stars
Battle of the Bulge is a true classic WWII film. The cast is a who's who of Hollywood, although not a parade of stars as in The Longest Day. Henry Fonda, Telly Savalas, Robert Shaw, Dana Andrews (from Hawaii 5-0), even a cameo from Charles Bronson. Nothing special about the actual DVD itself as far as special features, but a great video and audio quality. Fonda is great as the former police detective turned intelligence officer whose intuition tells him that the Germans are up to something and must convince his superiors that he's right. Robert Shaw plays the prototype Nazi commander: blond hair, blue eyes, fanatic to the cause, etc. He does show a bit of humanity in his scene with Charles Bronson though. If you are a true connoisseur of WWII films you must add this to your collection.