The Dirty Dozen
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Movie Reviews of The Dirty Dozen
Movie Review: World War W II movie to share with young generation
Summary: 5 Stars
When Memorial Day came this year, I realized so many young people in our family have little knowledge of what WW II was about, why we fought in it, or how that fighting happened. Then I discovered that our local library has almost no movies about WW II, and same at our local movie rental place. I watched this movie, and a couple of others, (The Longest Day, and Saving Private Ryan) with two of my grandchildren, just to give them an idea of the sacrifices made by others so they may enjoy their lives in freedom in this country. Even tho this plot mostly fiction, the basic idea of the obstacles to our freedom posed by our enemies comes through, and generated lots of useful questions from the young people. I am grateful to the film makers, too, for providing this means to educate our children. Schools seem not be be including a lot of important history these days.The Longest DayMovie Review: Pure Entertainment
Summary: 4 Stars
The main problem with The Dirty Dozen is that is shown virtually every night on a TV channel somewhere, so its difficult to justify owning the DVD at all. However this is a good film (and the package would make it 4 and half stars for me) and one I have watched over and over again.
It's an 'A' list cast:
Lee Marvin
Ernest Borgnine
Telly Savalas
Donald Sutherland
Charles Bronson
John Cassavetes (who was nominated for Best supporting actor in 1967)
Robert Ryan
The first 2/3 of the film works best where The Major (Marvin) has to train his bunch of no-hopers. Of course they are under-cover so he upsets some of the top brass and this leads to some run-ins with Col Breed (Ryan). These scenes are wonderfully done and the acting and the script all work brilliantly. For me the last part of the film is less successful. This is where they go into battle. I'm not sure why I find this less interesting, but perhaps its because really the Army is fighting itself in the first part of the film and as soon as they are fighting the Germans I don't care as much.
The extras are worthwhile in this release. There are some interesting commentaries from members of the original cast and a few 'experts'. On the 2nd disc you also get the 1985 sequel movie "The Dirty Dozen: Next Mission" (which still has members of the original cast in it), plus three documentaries.
So superb entertainment from director Robert Aldrich, which does hold up to repeated viewings - even if you have already seen it 25 times!
Movie Review: still a great movie
Summary: 5 Stars
the blu ray edition is ok. there are grainy spots and parts of the movie the sound does not sync with lip movement of actors. The blu ray that works is fabulous but if you own it on dvd dont upgrade.Movie Review: A classic for your collection
Summary: 5 Stars
I finally had to own the classic after so many years of just seeing again and again on TV. One of Lee Marvin's better movies.Movie Review: Great movie and interesting DVD extras!
Summary: 5 Stars
Love this movie...one of my favorite war movies of all time. The DVD also has a great documentary that follows Lee Marvin around during the making of the film. Great insight into the movie as well as Lee Marvin, legendary tough guy.