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Summary: A Down-to-earth, Realistic Picture of Pre-war Army Life
Review: This is probably my favorite movie of all time. The acting by Burt Lancaster, Deborah Kerr, Donna Reed, Frank Sinatra and most of all Montgomery Clift was superb. James Jones followed this novel up with "The Thin Red Line", but this was his very best work. Fred Zimmerman's direction was extremely brilliant. For me, the most memorable line was from Prewitt when he told Lurine, "no one ever lies about being lonely." And Mr Shaughnessy, I was a company clerk too. Good job in the movie. There is no better movie than this one.
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Summary: This is the film that saved Frank Sinatra's career
Review: By every definition, this is a cinematic classic! The popular James Joyce novel is magnificently transferred to the screen; just watch it and see why! The fine acting talents of the late Montgomery Clift, Burt Lancaster, and Frank Sinatra are forever preserved in this landmark film.
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Summary: ONE OF THE BEST!!!!!!!!!
Review: I read the novel first wondering how they could make the transition from paper to film but they did it,and did it beautifully. The cast was superb, especially Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr, the chemistry they had on camera is tough to find these days. the movie did tone down a little but not enough to noticably change the story,and the last scene of the movie is one of the most tragic heart wrenching moments in film history you'd have to have a heart of stone not to feel something at that moment. This film just goes to show you that hollywood of today cannot compete with the classics.
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Summary: A true classic
Review: With an all-star cast led by Burt Lancaster, Donna Reed, Frank Sinatra, Deborah Kerr and Montgomery Clift as the rebelious protagonist, this film is a true WW II romance/drama classic. Set in Hawaii just before Pearl Harbor, it tells two stories of love, friendship and honor. The famous scene with Lancaster and Kerr in the Hawaiian surf is just one of many memorable moments in this film. And it is by no means a "chick-flick;" there is action and some tense moments. Earned a place on AFI's Best 100 American Films list.
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Summary: James Jones Big Hit!
Review: The Big Picture of 1953. Fred Zinneman brings to life James Jones, superb novel of life in the Pacific just before Pearl Harbour. The Entire cast is superb with Kerr and Lancaster( non Oscar winners) a standout. The screenplay by Daniel Tarradash is one of his best and the images on the screen are all memorable .
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Summary: About as close to perfect as movies get
Review: This is a fantastic film! As a current active-duty servicemember, I find that many of my civilian friends (through no fault of their own) do not understand the sacrifices and struggles that define soldiers' lives during both war and peace. I can think of no better primer to these issues than this movie (although the book also does an excellent job, it takes a while to read). On every level, this is a great film; even if you know little about the Army, this is an excellent drama with first-rate characters and directing. Furthermore, it provides a reasonably critical perspective on the Army that illustrates both the virtues and the vices of servicemembers. Every time I watch this movie, it reminds me why I joined the Army.P.S. Is this on widescreen anywhere?
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Summary: One of the classic movies of all time.
Review: My review is biased, as I am not only a thirty year professional soldier (retired sergeant major) but I also served at Schofield Barracks, Oahu, Territory of Hawaii. The depiction of the U.S.Army during that period is extremely accurate. The roles played by Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Cliff depict acting at its best. Ernest Borgnine as the sadistic Military Police reflected greatly on the sign of the times, in real life the dreaded H.A.S.P. (Hawaiian Armed Services Patrols) made up of both military & civilian police). Some have chided the "soap opera" quality of "Eternity", however I feel that those who are left with that impression would align Moby Dick with an episode of one of Sunday's bass fishing shows.
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Summary: One of the greatest films of all time!
Review: From Here To Eternity is an outstanding adaption of the popular James Jones novel. It's an extremely romantic film that deals with the lives and loves of several soldiers just before the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Even if you've never seen the film, you've probably seen the famous "beach scene" between Deborah Kerr and Burt Lancaster. It is considered one of the most romantic movie scenes ever, and it certainly deserves that title! Deborah Kerr gives what many consider her finest performance as Karen, the woman whose marriage has had no meaning to her for a very long time. She frequently has scandalous affairs with the men in her husband's company. This was a giant leap for her, since before that time, Kerr's career had been built on playing prim, no-nonsense English ladies. This is a heart-wrenching movie, and it should be seen by all!
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Summary: Classic
Review: This is one of the greatest romances of all time, ranking close to "Gone With the Wind." The all-star cast shines in this magnificent, heart-wrenching film.
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Summary: 1950's Hollywood Mess
Review: The Godfather got Sinatra the part of Maggio, but I think the producer was right; Sinatra stinks in that part. Talk about over acting; Sinatra has no subtlety at all. Now Lancaster is terrific, a soldier's soldier and Deborah Kerr slips into the part of a lonely wife of a louse effortlessly. The script of the James Jones book is a mess. The Lancaster-Kerr romance works almost, but the Cliff-Donna Reed love story is hurried and unbelievable. She's a dance hostess my a**. The mores of the 1950's did this interesting story wrong. These people are seething with sexuality, but somehow, Hollywood squeezed the juice out of em.
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