Review of 49th Parallel (1941) by Stephen M — 07 Nov 2007
The Archers were still finding their feet here and this picture is not in the same class as their very best work of the Forties. Nevertheless, it transcends its propagandistic raison d'etre (of keeping our Canadian allies sweet during WWII) and, though episodic and sometimes preachy, it remains hugely entertaining.
Undeniably a great actor, Olivier often tended to "ham it up" when given a foreign accent to play with; he does so here, though enjoyably so, as a French-Canadian trapper. Powell's great eye for landscape is well to the fore.
This review of 49th Parallel (1941) was written by Stephen M on 07 Nov 2007.
49th Parallel has generally received positive reviews.
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