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3/4
Yojimbo - wrote on 03/04/2012
When a self-serving operator in a WWII prison camp is suspected of collaboration with the enemy, he is forced to uncover the true culprit. Another of Billy Wilder's cynical classics, there is a lot more humour in the material than you would think. In fact it is often so broad it can resemble an extended episode of Sgt. Bilko, full of fast paced wise-cracking and army camaraderie. It is Holden's character of course that provides the real drama, and he plays it pitch perfectly. Unlike most prisoner of war films that are full of stiff upper lipped heroics, his cynical attitude never wavers and the sharp, witty dialogue makes for some fine black comedy. Easily one of the best examples of the genre.
Rating of
3.5/4
mitchellyoung - wrote on 09/06/2011
Some of the characters in this comedy are clear.y exaggerations (particularly the bumbling German officers,) but the film is often a very human and unique of soldiers during wartime, presented with insight and humor.
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3/4
Alex - wrote on 01/26/2007
This was a good POW movie. It was a little winded at times, but in fact, I liked it better than "The Great Escape." Holden is great!
