Review of Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison (1957) by James Joseph L — 13 Aug 2010
A good WW2 film with Mitchum producing a fine performance as the "big dumb marine" though Deborah Kerr does irritate after a while with her monotone Irish accent as she plays the reclusive, prudish nun. The chalk and cheese characters create an unusual chemistry with Mitchum showing his dopey vulnerability and Kerr her spiritual moral piety.
The cinematography and direction is fairly well done by John Huston, especially some of the military scenes.
Look out for the scene where Mitchum comes face to face with a huge rat,a scene that must have influenced Lucas/Spielberg when making the Indiana Jones rats scene.
The plot moves at a nice steady pace and the script is believable and at times quite humorous.
Certainly worth a watch as Mitchum does macho like few others with his all action hot blooded marine and Kerr provides the perfect foil as the reserved frosty nun.
Good Sunday afternoon fare.
This review of Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison (1957) was written by James Joseph L on 13 Aug 2010.
Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison has generally received very positive reviews.
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