Reviews
Hell in the Pacific (1968)
Two of the finest actors working
With a cast consisting of Mifune and Marvin-two of the coolest and greatest actors ever and the keen eye of director John Boorman, it would be hard to miss. And for about 97% of the film it doesn't. But what the hell happens at the end?
On the Town (1949)
A song and Dance salute to the Navy and good old New York
No, this colorful songfest is not Singin in the Rain, but then again how many films can successfully compare to that classic. On the Town is just great of fun to watch, especially for native new yorkers who weren't around in the late 1940's when it was made. Funny how the city looks so much the same. Kelly is at his usual charming best, a little weak on voice and dramatic technique but more than makes up for it with his stupendous dancing and that smile. Sinatra is perfect as the shlub with the nice plain face who Betty Garrett's taxi driver can't help but fall for. Some of the song and dance numbers lose you but New York New York and the title number are priceless. Again don't expect Singin in the Rain, because missing here are the very lavish numbers and statements about Hollywood et al. This is simply super entertainment, MgM technicolor style.