Review of The Dirty Dozen (1967) by Kevin R — 03 Feb 2010

The lord gave me that woman and told me to chastise her.

A German stronghold in Europe is filled with Nazis. The Nazis are provided an array of entertainment in the stronghold and only a select group is allowed to enter the facility. During the heat of World War II, the US has compiled a long list of misfits who aren?t cut out for the military. The army has compiled 12 of their biggest misfits to send to Europe to conquer the stronghold. Is it possible for a group of screw-ups to conquer the German?s most prized location?

?I?ve never ate anything like this before. I?ve stepped in it a couple times, but never ate it.?

Robert Aldrich, director of The Longest Yard (1974), The Frisco Kid, The Flight of the Phoenix (1965), Sodom and Gomorrah, and Apache (1954), delivers The Dirty Dozen. The storyline for this picture is magnificent and delivered to perfection. The character development is fascinating and the ultimate plot is compelling. The acting was perfect and included Jim Brown, Lee Marvin, Charles Bronson, Donald Sutherland, Ernest Borgnine, Telly Savalas, and John Cassavetes.

?Where the hell are your dog tags??

?Ate them.?

The Dirty Dozen is a film that always interested me but I never made the time to watch the entire film. After seeing this film, I felt that Inglorious Basterds (Tarantino) took more from this film than the original Inglorious Basterds (Fred Williams). This film portrayed the transformation of the characters wonderfully and delivered entertaining content. I strongly recommend seeing this picture.

?This war was not started for your personal gratification.?

Grade: A.