Review of The Steel Helmet (1951) by Ben G — 31 Dec 2009
I never liked Sam Fuller's movies, but I have to say this one is unlike any other. Certainly one of the best war films ever made. Even the slippery subject of races is touched without almost ever sliding into mushy morals.
The key quality of the film is its roughness perfectly conveyed by a wonderful Gene Evans. This man is strong, smart and merciless as you'd expect from an old soldier. The story itself is simple like a war mission, straightfoward but never boring because death and severe injury is always around the corner. A real boys' film. Loved it!
This review of The Steel Helmet (1951) was written by Ben G on 31 Dec 2009.
The Steel Helmet has generally received very positive reviews.
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