A gentle comedy, anti-war film and buddy movie, all in one.
Alberto Sordi is brilliant and David Niven his subtle and reserved foil in this unusual film. It is an ultimately uplifting tale of warriors doing their duty despite wanting to avoid battle. It is the story of their comic interactions, told in a way that highlights how war, as experienced on the ground, can sometimes be absurd and confusing. And it is ultimately a deeply humane, quixotic, gentle and understated film.
- pjddm
- Mar 27, 2020