Review of Ice Cold in Alex (1958) by Phil C — 15 Aug 2007

All that you need from a great classic war film..

This review of Ice Cold in Alex (1958) was written by Phil C on 15 Aug 2007.

Ice Cold in Alex has generally received very positive reviews.

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Brilliant. All 4 leads are at their best. A real gritty war journey with plenty of sublime underlying struggles…

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Washing with petrol to keep the flies away…

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By Graham D (299) on 02 Jan 2008

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By Duncan G (42) on 03 Aug 2008

Whilst being one of the best war films I have ever seen, Ice Cold in Alex may be a bit of a slog for those who cannot roll with its slow pace…

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By Christian P (178) on 04 Nov 2007

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By Lynda M (383) on 25 Sep 2009

Excellent WWII drama set in north africa (egypt) about two british soldiers, two brit nurses and one south african dutch soldier trying to…

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By Geraint O (32) on 06 Mar 2008

This tells a story of World War II in highly symbolic form…

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By Michael O (1,073) on 26 Jan 2008

John mills save the world from the Germans, nuff said…

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