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This gory, pseudo patriotic movie is just not that good. Behind the emotionalism is the real danger of blind faith in anything. The acting is not that great(average at best) and the only real exceptional factor of the film is the special effects, which serve only to make it for a more unpleasant experience. For a group of outnumbered green soldiers to take on a tank column without proper weaponery is not only stupid on their part, but very unrealitstic. Anybody would have run. The real attraction for people seems to be the "greatest generation" myth which has popped up recently. This view that the folks living during that time were somehow superior morally or otherwise(remember this is the same generation that tolerated segregation and Japanese internment) gives us a flawed view of history. These people just did the things they did because they had to.

Of all the judge shows this one is the best going today. Judge Marilyn really adds drama and a quick pace to the show. She is a lot more likable than Judge Judy. She is also quite a looker in my opinion. She is much more self assured of herself, and doesnt have the aura of false celebrity.

What makes this movie so great is the underlying factors in the story. For instance the racism involving the Indians(including Jay "Tonto" Silverheels), the lewd whisperings of Johnny Rocco in Lauren Bacall's ear and the murder of a policeman.(it's interesting how everyone got so worked up over Ice-T a few years ago, but Edward G gets glorified over this.

The last scene with Rocco, where he is trying to tempt McCloud with money is classic, with Bogart showing the right amount of restraint throughout the movie. Claire Trevor plays a similar role as in Stagecoach, the "tainted" and tragic woman. She does redeem herself by helping McCloud and the police. She did deserve her Oscar. Robinson's acting though is what makes this movie so watchable, his speech about how he made certain politicians is excellent. His portrayal as the charming face of evil is very fun to watch. The only thing that keeps me wondering is what Rocco whispers in Bacall's ear.