Review of The Americanization of Emily (1964) by Nick S — 24 Nov 2012
James Garner (who I believe is a woefully under appreciated actor) and Julie Andrews have both called this their favorite of their films. It's also likely screenwriter Paddy Chayefsky's best screenplay of his many fine scripts.
Like many of Chayefsky's stories, this one is equal parts humor and cynicism. In the film, Garner is tasked by his Naval commander to film the first person killed at the invasion of Normandy, preferably a naval man in order to get good PR for additional funding for the Navy.
A great film all around.
This review of The Americanization of Emily (1964) was written by Nick S on 24 Nov 2012.
The Americanization of Emily has generally received positive reviews.
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