Review of The Great Escape (1963) by Kevin M. W — 14 Mar 2016
There's some WW2 movies that go for the point of view of 1) some important job that HAS to be done, and/or (it could be both) there's the ones that go for 2) the horror of war. And then there's what I call the "I remember World War 2" films wherein the war is seen through the subtle patina of nostalgia.
"Those were the good old days!" This film is solidly in the second camp, as if two hours into the 20 year high school reunion some slightly inebriated few begin to wax teary-eyed about the day of the big game oh those many years ago.
One very nearly roots for the bad guys.
This review of The Great Escape (1963) was written by Kevin M. W on 14 Mar 2016.
The Great Escape has generally received very positive reviews.
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