Review of The Cruel Sea (1953) by Ian D — 11 Oct 2008

Shows the darker side of war, refreshing.

This review of The Cruel Sea (1953) was written by Ian D on 11 Oct 2008.

The Cruel Sea has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Phil W (144) on 24 Apr 2008

The best British War Film bar none. Better than 'In Which We Serve', tense, exciting and moving at the same time. Some of the dialogue is exceptional…

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By Cli O (622) on 22 Nov 2008

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By Xgary X (983) on 03 Feb 2009

One of the all time great British war films - not glamourising the harsh realities of naval warfare, and also showing the brutal truths about…

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By Nic W (33) on 07 Apr 2008

One of my favourities. None of the usual hype and rubbish of war films. Just the daily grind and boredom…

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By Lyle R (90) on 09 Jun 2008

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By Sean C (2,276) on 09 Nov 2008

The real strengths of this film are the moments of tension and drama, which is epitomized in the scene where Jack Hawkins must make the hardest…

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By Tony C (474) on 27 Sep 2009

Yea def one of my top ten war film and ive seen and got most truly inspiring on the same par as the great escape and sink the bismarck…

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By Tina T (130) on 08 Sep 2011

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