Review of The Caine Mutiny (1954) by Ramos J — 21 Mar 2009

The first two thirds is solid but nothing special. it follows a young heartthrob. really, I feel the story would be much better served if it followed the first officer. that is one reason I think this movie might be ripe for a remake.

I feel that the scene that makes it a classic is bogart's crumbling on the witness stand near the end of the movie, and the lawyer's speech after the trial is over. this film should be watched simply for the last half hour.

I am curious to read the book it was adapted from.