Review of On the Beach (1959) by Kevin R — 19 Apr 2012
I'm about to be extinct.
In 1964, it becomes apparent that nuclear radiation is going to impact the entire northern hemisphere. A group of soldiers escape into a submarine and hide under the water during the outbreak. They return to the surface only to find the United State uninhabitable. They retreat to Australia which appears to be the only uninfected land they can find.
"Who would have ever thought that human beings would be stupid enough to blow themselves off the face of the Earth?".
Stanley Kramer, director of The Domino Principle, Ship of Fools, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, The Pride and the Passion, and The Defiant One, delivers On the Beach. The storyline for this picture is very entertaining and a unique take on the apocalypse genre. The subplots were excellent and the acting was outstanding. The cast includes Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner, Fred Astaire, and Anthon Perkins.
"You're not telling me that you want me to kill Jennifer?".
On the Beach was a film my wife DVR'd since it contained such a marvelous cast. I was thoroughly impressed by the delivery of each cast member but the plot and premise was also well executed. I loved the scenes in San Francisco and felt the love stories were genuine and well delivered. Overall, this is a very underrated film that is definitely worth your time.
"This is a special kind of sleeping pill.".
Grade: A.
This review of On the Beach (1959) was written by Kevin R on 19 Apr 2012.
On the Beach has generally received positive reviews.
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