Review of From Here to Eternity (1953) by Arth J — 30 Jun 2018

A justification to the title..

From Here To Eternity..

4 Out Of 5.

From Here To Eternity is a plot driven feature about multiple characters with a thing in common and that is their judgement on right and wrong. The tale depicted in here is way too subtle for a cinematic experience, there isn't enough crisp and loudness for it to flaunt, and yet it still manages to leave a heavy impression on the audience, as it allows homework for them which when the curtain drops, pays off.

It is rich on technical aspects like costume design, editing, songs and background score. The script in here is smarter for it doesn't compromise its quality for any commercial or in fact any aspects of the feature, delivering its own independent track that is, on beat.

The adaptive screenplay Daniel Taradash knows the characters from the book well enough to offer them enough range and room to factor in effectively to the bigger picture. Fred Zinnemann; the director, as always has delivered it without flinching on going deep into the inner politics among the soldiers and has molded an art worth exploring through his brilliant execution skills. The star cast being aware of the magnitude of the opportunity on telling the tale, has given their all in which is clearly visible where Montgomery Clift, Donna Reed and Frank Sinatra stands along with stellar performances.

From Here To Eternity is a justification to the title for its bold and gutsy move on following the story and not worry about the structure or format of the script.