Review of The Caine Mutiny (1954) by Josh S — 06 Mar 2012
Solid war film on corruption at sea in which a young new-comer (Robery Francis) to the fleet. He finds that while on board, the current captain (Tom Tully) is not pulling his weight around the ship, annoying him and other Lieutenants (including Fred MacMurray and Van Johnson).
He is re-assigned to another job, and the position is taken over the Lieutenant Captain Queeg (Humphrey Bogart). That is when the problems and corruptions begin. Long but stellar film for which succeeds thanks to three major scenes: a typhoon at sea, the courtroom, and the climax at the party.
Acting is adequate, surprisingly done best by Jose Ferrer, but script has sadly become a bit weak (one line that bothered me "boiled in oil"). Not a great World War II, nor does it contain one of Bogart's best performances, but one that is good enough for a viewing.
This review of The Caine Mutiny (1954) was written by Josh S on 06 Mar 2012.
The Caine Mutiny has generally received positive reviews.
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