Review of The Caine Mutiny (1954) by Michael G — 28 Jan 2011
The Caine Mutiny is one of those movies that's okay or just alright for the majority but really knocks you on your ass in the last 10 minutes. Anyone who wants to accuse Humphrey Bogart of playing the same record for his entire career is more than welcome to eat this one.
The Robert Francis/May Wynn storyline (actually off the boat most of the Francis character off the boat) was completely negligable but all the action aboard the Caine was great. Picture The Caine Mutiny as Mister Robert's older codge brother.
The whole cast is great (with a minor supporting role from a non-white-haired Lee Marvin) but Bogart and Fred MacMurray steal the show. But Jose Ferrer in the banquet scene was superb and leaves the viewer asking themselves a lot of questions.
I won't call The Caine Mutiny one for my Kick in the Ass List but its still great, great stuff...
This review of The Caine Mutiny (1954) was written by Michael G on 28 Jan 2011.
The Caine Mutiny has generally received positive reviews.
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