Morituri
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Movie Reviews of Morituri
Movie Review: As tense as they come
Summary: 5 Stars
Few films have me sitting on the edge of my seat for a full two hours, but this is one of them. Brando is superb, Brynner is great, his Nazi subordinate is excellent: no one lets this picture down. The story is implausible, and you have to suppress your disbelief, but the twists and turns, the bluff and double-bluff are so gripping that it's not hard to do. Beautifully shot in moody noir and white it is also directed with a terrific sense of sustained excitement, and certainly kept me guessing --- every cliche was side-stepped. I had no idea how it was going to end. The plot line is so convoluted that at times it seems almost shapeless, but what holds it together are the extremely well-written individual scenes, where the dialogue is razor-sharp and exceptionally well-delivered by the performers --- Brando especially. It's sad to think that these kinds of adventure tales are no longer made: almost all we get now are monotonous TV-style bang-bang-bangs; or overblown blockbusters aimed at morons. Presumably the reason it didn't do too well at the box-office is that a small group of Americans are shown as little better than their Nazi counterparts.Movie Review: Water, water everywhere and no Stella.
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie alone makes for all those "Guys and Dolls" dribble that exposed Marlon Brando's frail ego and talent.This is a variation on the plot of "Counterfeit Traitor," (true story), nonetheless, this is a treat to watch for WWII spy yarns.The Latin title refers to the precious human cargo aboard the tanker Brando's character is blackmailed to sabotage a German tanker. Told it would be carrying rubber, this poses a problem for awhile.The cast is international, Yul Brynner as the tanker captain, Janet Margolin,(David and Lisa), Trevor Howard and others. More comfortable in the German accent, Brando is captivating throughout and convincing, with the piercing,probing eyes of Brynner, who lets no one up-stage him. The actual tanker is wonderfully shot from bridge to bilge areas,as it follows the double-dealings of the crew. The tension mounts with unexpected visitors who could expose Brando's artifice and sink the boat and plot. A U-boat appears. What to do? She-bang,She-bang. No, my friend. To find out, you must see this under-rated cat-and-mouse WWII yarn. A Vinner. Yah. Das first Boat.Movie Review: An Unkown Masterpiece!
Summary: 5 Stars
Morituri is a fine example of quality film making. Whether it be its amazing cast, or its entrancing cinematography, this WWII film is an incredible experience, and a true gem of its genre.
Marlon Brando (a refugee from Nazi Germany) is blackmailed to sabotage a German Cargo Ship (captained by Yul Brynner) which is carrying enough rubber to keep the war going for another few months. Disguised as a SS Officer, Brando slowly begins to realize that this may be a suicide mission, and must make a choice which could ultimately change his life.
Apart from the unique and original story, the cinematography (shot by the legend, Conrad Hall) will keep you mystified through the entire film. Trick photography and absolutely stunning "one-take" shots, leave the audience in awe. This type of photography is unheard of for this time, especially the films use of Black and White, in an age of color.
I can do nothing but recommend this hidden masterpiece. It is a fine example of storytelling, and a true masterpiece in the genre of war movies.
Movie Review: a classic wwII sea adventure
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of the best WWII films i Have seen. It really boggles my mind that this film flopped at the box office and with the critics.
Brando and Brynner are amazing to look at and the screen crackells with their chemistry.
The film has serious drama, dialogue and the plight of the concentration camp vicitms is poignantly handled.
Brando is amazing to look at and his command of the accents is great to watch. He is just brilliant and Brynner stands up to him very well..
The direction is tight and the cinematography is one of the best i have ever seen.
The movie should be reevaluted and get its rightful and much deserved appreciation.
a 21 gun salute to the movie. Another slap on the critics who ssaid that Brando did nothing great in the 60s.
The only hitch that i can see is that there should have been extra features besides the trailors in the dvd.
all in all, great fun.
Movie Review: really interesting obscure film
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a war film about a british recruited saboture being placed aboard a german cargo ship hauling a load of rubber from Japan to German occupied France. The cast is far better than the material they are given to work with, but the result is a very good drama anyway. The only thing I disliked was the pointlessly bleak ending and the fact that nobody really captured the absurdity of the whole thing. The ship is on a sucide mission and Brando has been given a suicide mission within that suicide mission by the British. They try to give events some sort of a moral context, but it doesn't fully work. But the casting and the quality of the actors involved is A+. Brando did lots of bad movies in the 1960s but this, for all its obscurity, is not one of them.