Review of The Big Red One (1980) by Anthony Lane for New Yorker — 09 Nov 2004
Its kitschy grabs at the surreal--the scene in a lunatic asylum, where German troops are billeted, manages to be at once implausible and offensive--that blocks any close engagement with the drama. That said, you must see this film for one unstoppable reason, and that is Lee Marvin.
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This review of The Big Red One (1980) was written by Anthony Lane and published by New Yorker on 09 Nov 2004.
The Big Red One has generally received positive reviews.
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