Hell in the Pacific
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Movie Reviews of Hell in the Pacific
Movie Review: Lee Marvin at Work
Summary: 4 Stars
In real life, Lee Marvin is a Marine that received a purple heart after being shot in the buttox during the battle for Saipan. Now here he is afterwards making movies where he is confronting his adversary and being the representative for the American side of the WWII GI psyche. His opposite is a Japanese soldier who equally does a splendid job to bring one up to speed with his culture. Both different and somehow the same. United together by a common goal of survival, yet on a hair trigger to let their warrior spirit flare. Interesting concept for a movie. Well done, appropriately cast.Movie Review: How to make a movie 101
Summary: 4 Stars
Anyone who wants to make a film would be served well to watch this movie, repeatedly. Boorman achieves what few filmmakers ever dare: an almost nonverbal story about rivals who learn, somewhat reluctantly, that the humanity they share cannot be abandoned. Yes, it's a product of the 70's, and the visual style embraces that, but the acting is superb. These were two of the best actors of their generation, and the collaboration must have been an actor's dream for both. No more spoilers. If you're a fan of Boorman, Mifune or Marvin, enjoy.Movie Review: A most unusual war film
Summary: 4 Stars
Two soldiers, one American, one Japanese, trapped together alone on a small Pacific island during WWII. What will happen? Very interesting character study with irrational and inventive clashes, and forced compromises, with superbly acting and nice cinematography. Up until very near the end I really liked it, but unfortunately I found the climax very open-ended and weak. Too bad, it was a great story with no real ending. But with images and performances so memorable. Thumbs up.Movie Review: A DEADLY FIGHT REVEALS NEW LIFE
Summary: 4 Stars
John Boorman's visualizes Robert S. McNamara's eleventh lesson of life and war; i.e., "...empathize with your enemy to better understand and combat him" and takes that notion to the extremes in this fabulous, intense movie metaphor. Two soldiers -- American and Japanese (movie icons Lee Marvin and Toshiro Mifuni) -- stranded on a South Pacific island, determined to fight to the death, instead discover life. A truly great war movie. And ironically, a greater anti-war movie.Movie Review: another side of a great filmaker
Summary: 4 Stars
this is the JOHN BOORMAN i love . the director of "DELIVERANCE" and "THE EMERALD FOREST" in addition to this excellent and haunting film . in his twin outstanding lead actors , a very thoughtful screenplay and breathtaking photography and direction , it all comes together for me . i withhold the fifth star as i am conflicted about the ending . that was john's artistic choice though . i don't do alternate endings .