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on April 6, 2014
This is a realistic portrayal of the D-Day landings by 1960 standards. It may be disappointing for some who want to see the
"gore" of more recent movies, but because it is based on the book "The Longest Day ", which was compiled by hundreds of interviews by those who actually took part in the landings, it is reasonably accurate. It also shows the German actions as well, including a portrayal of the approach of the Allied ships coming into view, which was quite chilling.
"gore" of more recent movies, but because it is based on the book "The Longest Day ", which was compiled by hundreds of interviews by those who actually took part in the landings, it is reasonably accurate. It also shows the German actions as well, including a portrayal of the approach of the Allied ships coming into view, which was quite chilling.
on March 29, 2016
Long movie. Brutal and staid. This movie brings back a time many wish for, but, this movie will remind you of the total cost of war. Clearly, a significant historical presentation. Black and white. Film quality is excellent. Most characters are true to history, while a few actors stick to their persona's.
on June 23, 2008
1962 was a banner year for John Wayne. Four movies were released that year that he was in, Hatari!, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (which didn't do that well at the box office), How the West Was Won (which he was barely in) & The Longest Day. How the West Was Won was #3 at the box office while The Longest Day was #5.
As to who was the star of this movie is debatable, I would say the special effects crew & the cinematographers. The movie was nominated for four Academy Awards; winning two, Best Cinematography (Black & White) & Best Special Effects. The cast was an international who's who that allowed the fan to play 'name that star'. At a time when Hollywood began to import foreign actors for roles they weren't particularly suited for, producers actually used the right actors in this film; Americans played their parts, British played their parts, French played their parts & the Germans were cast as Germans. One of the other great things about the film is that the Germans, nor anyone else for that matter, were personified as idiots. Though there is very little room for character development I never felt that I was seeing caricatures.
The movie is mostly from the viewpoints of the Americans & Germans though the British & French get some attention. The first third of the film deals with the 24 hours previous to the invasion. The remainder of the film deals with the actual invasion. We get many vignettes within the film & some humorous moments. The film does have flaws but none that can't be overlooked. The worst thing is the number of characters that are presented, one almost needs to have a scorecard in order to keep up with everyone.
This particular edition of The Longest Day includes a bonus disc. It includes "A Day to Remember" an all-new featurette, "Longest Day: A Salute to Courage" featurette, AMC Backstory: The Longest Day, "D-Day Revisited" documentary, "Richard Zanuck on The Longest Day" featurette, a Still Photo Gallery & the Original Theatrical Trailer. The bonus features are interesting & informative. Overall, this edition gives the buyer excellent value & high quality remastering.
As to who was the star of this movie is debatable, I would say the special effects crew & the cinematographers. The movie was nominated for four Academy Awards; winning two, Best Cinematography (Black & White) & Best Special Effects. The cast was an international who's who that allowed the fan to play 'name that star'. At a time when Hollywood began to import foreign actors for roles they weren't particularly suited for, producers actually used the right actors in this film; Americans played their parts, British played their parts, French played their parts & the Germans were cast as Germans. One of the other great things about the film is that the Germans, nor anyone else for that matter, were personified as idiots. Though there is very little room for character development I never felt that I was seeing caricatures.
The movie is mostly from the viewpoints of the Americans & Germans though the British & French get some attention. The first third of the film deals with the 24 hours previous to the invasion. The remainder of the film deals with the actual invasion. We get many vignettes within the film & some humorous moments. The film does have flaws but none that can't be overlooked. The worst thing is the number of characters that are presented, one almost needs to have a scorecard in order to keep up with everyone.
This particular edition of The Longest Day includes a bonus disc. It includes "A Day to Remember" an all-new featurette, "Longest Day: A Salute to Courage" featurette, AMC Backstory: The Longest Day, "D-Day Revisited" documentary, "Richard Zanuck on The Longest Day" featurette, a Still Photo Gallery & the Original Theatrical Trailer. The bonus features are interesting & informative. Overall, this edition gives the buyer excellent value & high quality remastering.
on May 5, 2017
Well done movie..lots of memories...
George
George
on December 21, 2013
the movie was very good, i really enjoyed it. that is why i rated it 4 star.
it would have been 5 star if it was on full screen instead of wide screen. i don't know what i'm getting until i see what the jacket shows full or wide.and that's after i received it. i think you should show full or wide screen on your description of the DVD in your promo's. i have an older HD TV that shows full screen movies and wide screen appears on the TV with a top and bottom border.
it would have been 5 star if it was on full screen instead of wide screen. i don't know what i'm getting until i see what the jacket shows full or wide.and that's after i received it. i think you should show full or wide screen on your description of the DVD in your promo's. i have an older HD TV that shows full screen movies and wide screen appears on the TV with a top and bottom border.
on June 21, 2016
Excellent classic..more stars in it then you can shake a stick at...great telling of the story of D-Day.
on July 19, 2016
A good WWII movie for the time(1960). Somewhat sanitized , but that was how it was in 1960.
on August 16, 2013
Many times when a big named actor takes a cameo roll they don't seem to put much into it. I thought the director brought out the best in John Wayne, Robert Mitchum, Peter Lawford, Henry Fonda, and Robert Ryan. Even Sean Connery provided some very good comic relief. The writers told the story very well, and even included some bad mistakes made by the military planners. All in all the movie was pretty much historically correct. Too bad we let that day slide by these days as though it never happened.
on July 3, 2016
This was another old but good movie. It was in black and white, but the actors were all good.
