tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post2303463060300153883..comments2024-01-07T09:36:51.796-08:00Comments on Chess, Comics, Crosswords, Books, Music, Cinema: Prashant C. Trikannadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-17717116448468225162013-06-07T06:20:44.563-07:002013-06-07T06:20:44.563-07:00I'm late in adding my two bits here, but folks...I'm late in adding my two bits here, but folks, nobody here has mentioned the hauntingly beautiful score by David Henschel. In fact, the ending scene is made all the more memorable due to this sad, very touching score. What wouldn't I give to get hold of the soundtrack of this class film!Veynzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12647442636416381420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-3545002651043326562012-06-27T02:44:23.803-07:002012-06-27T02:44:23.803-07:00Ron, thanks for the appreciation. I enjoy watching...Ron, thanks for the appreciation. I enjoy watching war, including Nazi, and western films, and rarely miss an opportunity to sit through one, no matter how old or new. The early black-and-white war and western films are a treat to watch, untouched as they are by modern technology and special effects. I have never heard of BURNT MONEY but if it's anything like the Butch and Sundance film, as you say, then it should be worth watching. Thanks for the mention.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-24478356903240862112012-06-27T02:38:00.130-07:002012-06-27T02:38:00.130-07:00Patti, I'm sure you'll enjoy OPERATION: DA...Patti, I'm sure you'll enjoy OPERATION: DAYBREAK if you haven't seen it before. It's one of those films that stays with you long after you've watched it, thanks in the main to the last scene.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-43488572672992830882012-06-27T01:22:14.311-07:002012-06-27T01:22:14.311-07:00Charles, it is a very good film, one of the best a...Charles, it is a very good film, one of the best among the early WWII movies that I remember seeing. The suspense usually associated with a secret war mission runs throughout the film. The actors get into the skin of the characters but then they play out a true story.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-67311979216419964982012-06-27T01:11:00.190-07:002012-06-27T01:11:00.190-07:00Sergio, thanks for your kind words. I didn't r...Sergio, thanks for your kind words. I didn't realise I might be killing the suspense by revealing the ending of this film. But, you're right, OPERATION: DAYBREAK is the sort of film you'll enjoy watching even if you know the plot. It's a quiet and intense real-life drama. I think I might have seen ALFIE, especially since there was a time when I watched everything that had Michael Caine in it. Don't remember HAUNTED, though.<br /><br />I think ROLLERCOASTER is a fantastic choice for an Overlooked Film considering I'd forgotten all about it. Timothy Bottoms rubbed shoulders with some great actors in this film.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-532727156978185862012-06-26T14:08:40.582-07:002012-06-26T14:08:40.582-07:00Excellent review. I avoid Nazi films, so that may ...Excellent review. I avoid Nazi films, so that may be the reason I have no memory of hearing about this one before now. Your opening couple of sentences made me think of an Argentine film, BURNT MONEY, about two modern-day Butch and Sundance characters who die in a shootout with police at the end. Apropos of BBM, they are also gay men.Ron Scheerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15357501069513854664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-45723733440998855742012-06-26T12:24:53.173-07:002012-06-26T12:24:53.173-07:00It does sound good, Prashant. Thanks for rememberi...It does sound good, Prashant. Thanks for remembering it.pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-20956395814694640162012-06-26T10:44:53.427-07:002012-06-26T10:44:53.427-07:00Sounds really good. I've never even heard of i...Sounds really good. I've never even heard of it.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-68480477243107130002012-06-26T09:11:35.044-07:002012-06-26T09:11:35.044-07:00Really interesting post Prashant - and this is pro...Really interesting post Prashant - and this is probably one case where spoiling the ending won't actually spoil the movie. I think Gilbert does a good job here and probably deserves credit for at least one other major movie, ALFIE, which gace Michael Caine one of his defining roles just as his career took off int eh 60s. He worked with Andrews again in the enjoyably old-fashioned ghost story, HAUNTED.<br /><br />Timothy Bottoms is a bit more impressive in your choice than the one I picked for Todd's meme, though he buys the farm in that one too!Sergio (Tipping My Fedora)http://bloodymurder.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com