Review of The Americanization of Emily (1964) by Paul C — 08 Jul 2008

James Garner and Julie Andrews are absolutely amazing in this very satirical anti-war movie.

This review of The Americanization of Emily (1964) was written by Paul C on 08 Jul 2008.

The Americanization of Emily has generally received positive reviews.

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By Nick S (1,027) on 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…

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By Yili S (4) on 02 Nov 2010

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By Torquil C (26) on 02 Mar 2008

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By David H (2,838) on 24 Jun 2012

Excellent movie. Julie Andrews and James Garnet at their best…

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Interesting and cynical movie about war. Reminds me a little of Billy Wilder, specifically the characters of Stalag 17. Good script…

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By Lee M (4,001) on 23 Feb 2010

Between a 7/10 and 8/10, though a bit overstuffed with long-winded speeches and somewhat mistitled, Chayefsky's scabrously and darkly funny…

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By Martin T (888) on 08 Jul 2008

The Chayefsky dialogue sparkles, with some terrific one-liners and rants almost as good as those in Network…

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09/02/2010 (ONLINE) I really had no idea what was going on for a while, but I held on and allowed myself to get in tune with the flavor…

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