Review of Operation Petticoat (1959) by Grant S — 26 May 2018
Wonderfully funny and engaging war-comedy. 8/10.
The Philippines, December 1941. Lt. Commander Matt Sherman is the captain of USS Sea Tiger, a submarine. While in harbour she is damaged by a Japanese air raid, and is close to being written off as sunk. However the crew manage to refloat her and repair her as best they can. Sherman acquires a supply officer, Lt (j.g.) Nick Holden, a staff officer with no discernible naval experience or talents, except one - he is a master of scavenging parts and supplies. The submarine sets out for Australia for repairs. On the way they stop at a US -held island only to find it deserted, but for five nurses. Things are about to get very complicated.
Wonderfully funny and engaging war-comedy. Some great lines and situations. Does border on the silly at times but such is the lightness and momentum of the movie that this never gets out of hand or lingers too long.
Good work by Cary Grant as Sherman. The character of Sherman suits him - fast-talking with a hint of sarcasm, all with a great deal of gravitas and authority. Tony Curtis does well as Lt. Holden and the Grant-Curtis combination works very well. Solid work by the supporting cast.
This review of Operation Petticoat (1959) was written by Grant S on 26 May 2018.
Operation Petticoat has generally received very positive reviews.
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