Review of The Pride and the Passion

Somehow likeable, but overlong and totally ludicrous period piece. Sinatra is a Spanish rebel against Napoleon (?), and Grant looks like a natural born fool in a bright blue English naval uniform. Loren is fun to look at, but her character is a cliche and the romance between Grant and Loren is not introduced by any devices, making it feel unconvincing and forced. Nice footage of the giant cannon they're carrying getting loose and floating down a surging river. Some OK scenes, but not enough real emotion to carry the film's 2 hr. 12 minute running time through.