Kelly's Heroes (VHS, 1996)

I watched this movie for the first time back in the early 70s if I remember right. That would have put me around 11-14 years old at the time, and I absolutely loved it then. I have watched the movie several many times since, and I still love it. It was made in a genre that was common for the time - a war film with a cast of marquee names. Or, if they weren't exactly marquee at the time, they would eventually come to be. It seems to be a formula that worked well in its time, though its debatable as to whether it would do so now. The movie seems to be classified as a comedy. While there are humorous characters and some humorous interplay between characters, I would not place it in that category. This is not a movie that will make you laugh much. Instead, if you like action, especially based around World War II, and if you like Clint Eastwood's unflappable demeanor, you will like this as well. Couple it with music from the Mike Curb Congregation and some subtle references made during the film, and I think it's a hit that plays well and wears well too. www.thejeffhowe.com