Anzio (DVD, 2001)

Anzio is based on the true story of the Allied invasion in Italy (Anzio, which led to the capture of Rome) during WWII. While it's quite dated, the film gives you a good idea of this event. The acting isn't outstanding but it needn't be in this particular film. Quite interesting DVD (2001 issue). Viewable for school age children unless there's a problem with combat scenes. Recommended for the film collection of a historian or militaria collector.

A fine, if dated, war flick. The running titles, complete with stirring title song, are almost as long as the movie. Historically close to my take as to what really happened. It’s more interested in how the characters feel about war, life, and each other than the real action.

In other words, a typical 60’s war movie. Some good acting and decent, if contrived, action. Just don’t expect ‘Full Metal Jacket’.

This movie is NOT a good picture, but I collect war movies and so I bought this to replace my VHS version. As for the DVD itself, the product performed very well and there were no problems with the disc itself, but the movie is sort of lame.
A good cast of characters in a poor version of what happened. It's hard to tell if they are telling a story about the battle, one man who won't use a gun, or about a group of guys in combat. I think the film could be entitled anything else and it would still be the same, because the actual battle seems to be a side note. This is like many flicks from the era, not a real war movie, just some flag waving and a poor attempt at making an anti-war statement at the same time.
However, the film does bring to light why Anzio was a botched operation on the part of our American generals (or one general if you prefer, but everyone had the chance to sack him sooner); and it has some interesting photography and decent special effects (for the times) to keep you somewhat interested. The best part of the film is at the end, and I won't give that away.
Overall, if you haven't seen this film and you like war movies, don't get your hopes up too high and just accept it for what it is and WHEN it was made.

Good movie from the 1960's Great war movie to add to my collection. I am a big war history / movie buf. This movie is one of Robert Mitchums best.

A movie with excellent acting and accurate presentation of historical facts. Robert Mitchum and Peter Falk give realistic preformances. It doesn't glorify or embelish war...it lives it ! See it...learn from it...buy it for your library !