Reviews Written by Bob
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June 10, 2003
Canada at War
1 of 1 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful The "raid" on Dieppe has been reviewed over and over and over since it occurred. Fault has been placed on Mountbatten, as well as on Canadian military leaders, because of the horrendous loss of life, plus wounding and capture of Canadian troops. So many things went wrong, most of which should never have happened. How could someone be so misinformed as to not realize that tanks would not travel on the small-rocks of the beach, let along get past the sea wall, as infantry tried to find cover from the murderous machine gun fire? The Canadians performed heroically but were doomed from the start. However, some historians say it was worth it, because it provided so much valuable information for the later June 6, 1944, invasion of Europe via Normandy. These men were truly heroes and the movie is a "must see" for anyone who would wish a glimpse at the true valour and courage of Canada during World War II. ... -
June 10, 2003
Ladd at his best
1 of 2 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful This movie was a ground-breaker in many ways. The story itself, with the hint of intrigue between Shane and a farmer's wife, the casting, the trick used to send Elijah Cook flying through the air and, of course, the fight scene in the general store all make this movie unique and wonderful to watch. Ladd was never given full credit for his acting abilities. An unusual story, but one which will hold your attention. Shane! Come back, Shane! ... -
June 10, 2003
A western classic
What more can one say? This vehicle is an absolute classic. It's a terrific "duster" and carries several messages, all worth hearing. And besides that, it's wonderful entertainment!! ... -
June 10, 2003
A story that must be re-told over and ov
This movie does, indeed, deal with what for so many was The Longest Day. Alas, for many others, it became the shortest and last day of their lives as British, Canadian and United States forces stormed the beaches of Normany into a hail of hell. This operation was the beginning of the end of Hitler and his Nazi juggernaut. Besides giving an insight of what it was like, the film honours those who participated 59 years ago this month. And, from a purely theatrical view point, the film is overwhelming with its many individual story lines and actors of such stature. ... -
June 10, 2003
A Canadian film spanning a lifetime
A young Inuit boy is taken from his far north home to "civilization"; to be treated for turberculosis by a visiting map maker. Subsequently, the boy, who has returned home and has become a young man, is again visited by the same map maker, now a member of the Royal Canadian Air Force. The second meeting takes the young Inuit into the war, love, heartbreak. Well worth watching. And, for a brief seconds, one can see a genuine, World War Two, Wireless Set No. 19, on the ice, receiving music sung by another TB patient, a girl known to the boy. The 19 set was loaned to the film makers by an Ottawa Amateur Radio Operator. For more info, see http:/ / ...www.qsl.net/ ve3bdb -
June 10, 2003
Still holds up today
This is a movie that I have seen again and again, and will continue to watch, again and again, at every opportunity. Murphy, portraying himself, must have had some painful moments during the writing of his book and subsequent filming of it, his story. The movie is special, because how often does an actor get to play himself, particularly in a role such as this? I regret his early passing and "hard times". The man was truly a hero and his story well worth telling and seeing. ...
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A Country Determined -- and Powerful
This movie chronicles Canada's participation in World War Two, with its army, navy and airforce. The result, at the end of the war, was a Canada having the third most powerful military in the world. Such is testimony to the dedication of the Canadian men and women who served. What a shame that successive governments have let it slip to such a low today. ...