The Secret War of Harry Frigg

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Blu B @RT43513976 Dec 2 Paul Newman, a prison escape plot, WWII setting, this should all come together to make a hidden gem classic and at times it does. Most importantly the end it finally does. However it just can't keep anything consistent going. It feels like it alternates between being interesting, meandering, flat humor, and repeating. The editing is ok and everything else is half decent. Same with the direction. The setup is kind of clunky and rushed, the generals all blend in and really none of them stand out, the bad guys aree very forgettable. Once he arrives at the prison it feels like the planning, bonding, and romance is all very muddled. The romance especially really feels hammed in and are the most boring scenes. I swear the drag on the longest and are the ones I always lost interest in the most. It just doesn't fit in and should've been cut and focus squarely on the generals. Than the humor as this is a war comedy would've been great See more Steve D @RT35616104 09/02/2023 An absolute blast. Newman is great. See more 07/04/2020 Loved this movie. Paul Newman was great and a great supporting cast. Right down to Opie Cunningham's dad! See more 04/28/2017 I love this film. One of my favorites from Paul Newman. See more 03/15/2015 If you're a Paul Newman fan you would enjoy this funny,quirky, Shtick comedy. =) See more 04/05/2012 I really liked this light hearted war film. It's a pretty basic story line but one that works rather well. I don't think even one person gets killed, which is rather unusual but kinda sets the tone. There are no messages about the horror or senselessness of war, it's not even an anti war film. In the same vain as Kelly's Heroes then I suppose but more family orientated. See more Read all reviews

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