The Bridges at Toko-Ri
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Movie Reviews of The Bridges at Toko-Ri
Movie Review: Here's One For Mick.
Summary: 5 Stars
As a Navy brat, this was one of the most revered films by Navy pilots, and war buffs. For once, the stellar looks of Grace Kelly, could not divert you long from this small story of big impact.All flight deck operations and crew protocol are depicted with complete accuracy. When I read of Korean War vets complaining of not having a physical memorial for their experience, I think of "Pork Chop Hill" and this film.Those two films present the unvarnished truth of combat action on the men and their families. Frederick March plays the Admiral, who must maintain his distance and rank privileges without compromising personal feelings. William Holden plays the veteran pilot who's "pushing the envelope" and knows it. Earl Holliman and Mickey Rooney provide humor and hijinks that offset the seriousness of their importance to aircraft operations. The aerial photography is graphic and actual. When the F9F panthers line up at To-ko-ri for their runs, and the oxygen masks start breathing heavy, you're in for a real ride. This war yarn pulls no punches in how it feels sending good men to a violent end in a foreign land far from the comforts of home.Movie Review: One of the best war films ever!
Summary: 5 Stars
Shown from a more anti-hero approach this film seems to have more of a realislistic feel than most war films. In a vast amount of war films if the man is afraid or gun crazy for his country than he is weak and useless instead of being human. All holden wants is to get back to his family and life in one piece and through out the film he more than makes that clear but there are glimpses of a stronger man than we think he has been condtioned to not let the war affect his wife Grace Kelly or their two daughters. The combat scenes are well done and hold up very well today but the script and Holden's acting is the true saving grace of this film. The raw emtotions of conflict and duty is just amazing in this film. For once the true fact about men at war is shown-that when a war breaks out and you stand in the mist of battle it's not for your country you are fighting for but to remain alive and to live for what you have. This film is a must buy for being well crafted and finally about as close to unglamourizing war as a film can get!Movie Review: A great book makes a great movie...even in 1954...
Summary: 5 Stars
I read this book when it first appeared in "Life" magazine and later reread it several times. I consider Michener's novel to be among the very best I've ever read and highly recommend it. It follows that Hollywood should (would)jump at the chance to adapt this short novel into a great anti-war film. As I remember the story, the film pretty much follows Michener's plot, with at least one notable exception that doesn't detract from the story's theme and impact. A strong cast, led by William Holden adds to the film's overall quality. Holden simply is outstanding as Lt. Harry Brubaker, a reserve World War II pilot called back to fly against the North Koreans and Chinese. But the supporting players, including Frederic March, Mickey Rooney, Robert Strauss and Charles McGraw are equally effective at depicting hard-nosed professionals. I only wish the staff and crew that put together the special effects were still around to share their thoughts on the spectacular bombing scenes using miniature sets, planes, etc.Movie Review: Absolutely realistic
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is by far the most realistic movie about air warfare EVER made. As the son of a navy photographer aboard the USS Princeton (CVA-37) during the Korean War, every scene is true to life. From the recovery of aircraft at the beginning of the movie to the RESCAP (REScue Combat Air Patrol) operations towards the end, all elements are just as they really were. There is no unnecessary dialog between the pilots during their recon mission or their actual assault on the bridges. Even the approach to the primary target (perpendicular to the bridges) is accurate. MODEX (the aircraft numbers on front of the jets)indentification was use by all pilots (1-1-0, from 2-0-9'er, where are you?) and is still in use by the Navy to this day. The CAG flew aircraft 00 which IS the aircraft assigned to him. Fear and frustration show on the pilots faces as they wage a war they know will lead to nowhere, but do the job "because we're here". Again, the most realistic war movie ever made. I highly recommend it.Movie Review: The best !
Summary: 5 Stars
This is without a doubt, the best film of the Korean war from a naval aviation perspective. The color film is outstanding, the footage of Panthers (F9F's) operating from the straight deck of the old Oriskany is unmatched.Bill Holden stars as a fighter pilot recalled to active duty from his civilian life. Also stars Princess Grace, in her pre-princess days, and F9F panther jets, one of the most beautiful jet planes ever produced.
Mickey Rooney appears as an enlisted helicopter rescue pilot.
Buy it!, enjoy it!