The Private War of Major Benson

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Russ G You never saw Chuck Heston in a romcom but there's a first time for everything. A decent enough script for the 50's even if the initial romantic moves are a bit crude by today's standards; the plot strains credibility in places but the gags aren't bad. Some good banter such as "That's Father So-and-So; he was canonized in 1854!" Major Benson: "I'm sorry to hear that!" Heston switches from the tough guy persona to the big softie with surprising ease and demonstrates some comedic timing. Child actor Tim Hovey steals every scene he's in and the teen actors are more than competent including a young Sal Mineo whom you'll instantly recognize even without top billing. Honorable mention to the actresses portraying "the ladies." I don't give out high ratings easily but I'll give this four stars for effort, Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/10/25 Full Review Steve D Amusing but has been done better. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 04/07/24 Full Review Audience Member IT'S A CUTE FILM, EVEN THOUGH IT STARS CHARLESTON HESTON. I ENJOYED IT. SOME GOOD JUVENILE PERFORMANCES. NICELY WRITTEN, NOT GREAT BUT ENTERTAINING. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Audience Member ★★1/2 (out of four) A mildly amusing and randomly entertaining little film. It's nice to see a picture geared towards family viewing, but that also proves too much a weakness as well. There isn't much real substance to be had at all. Charlton Heston plays Major Bernard Benson. He has just recently mouthed his opinion in a national magazine. He is reassigned to run the ROTC program for youths. If he doesn't turn the young recruits into men, the ROTC is in danger of losing its certification. Benson complicates things when he gets a look at the attractive female doctor on site. The premise and set up is fun. I just wish they were able to do more with it. [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/Zeppo1/PrivateWarofMajorBenson_zpscf644acc.jpg[/IMG] Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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