Review of Overlord (1975) by Mike O — 07 Jul 2008
Sublime mix of old and New wartime footage focusing on the build up Towards D Day through the eys of Tom a raw recruit to The British Army.
Finaced by The Imperial War Museum and Rarely seen for many years ,this film has plenty to recommend it.
The most notable being Stanley Kubricks DP of choice John Alcotts fantastic black and white camera work which along with actual wartime footage of The Blitz and Other key moments keep the interest factor high.
Director Cooper shows us how Tom is changed by ther process of Training up until the final point of the landing on the Beaches Of Normandy.
While this Is no Saving Private Ryan the film gives a human side to a global event which changed everything.
This review of Overlord (1975) was written by Mike O on 07 Jul 2008.
Overlord has generally received positive reviews.
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