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on December 4, 2013
I've been a fan of this classic war movie since I was a kid, about the time it came out. I remember being mesmerized by it in a downtown theater when I was just 12 or 13. My butt didn't budge for like three hours. Talk about a killer cast and epic point of view. But I would make this caveat about this DVD edition: The transfer is pretty mediocre. A somewhat muddy transfer that doesn't do the film justice. I want a sharper, crisper picture. I would hold out for the Blu Ray rather than buy this DVD edition; it's gotta be better. P.S. Well, I did pick up the Blu Ray, and I can tell you it's worlds better. Incredibly crisp and beautifully textured. Only caveat is that the highlights are sometimes blown out. Still, a huge improvement and the version to get.
TOP 1000 REVIEWERVINE VOICEon May 18, 2017
I'm a real WWII buff. I couldn't believe it when I went looking in our DVD cabinet for this movie and realized, although I've seen it many times, I didn't own it.
It works perfectly
It works perfectly
on August 4, 2017
Greatest war movie ever, in my opinion. Cast cannot be beat. Biggest stars of the time are in this movie. Watch it at least twice a year.
on June 24, 2016
Went to the drive in in "62" and watched it with my dad when I was 5.. The more I learned of WWII the more I like watching it. I have watched it multiple and times and to see the different leaders in the conflict is super. Saving Private Ryan may have a more graphic depiction but this shows more background to the event. Also the great actors WOW
on February 16, 2014
My Brother and I watched this movie several time as kids. It's a classic. Lots of great stars in this movie. Great acting. It gives a great overall view of what it must have been like that day.
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 10, 2017
Great movie. A classic. Not as graphic as Saving Private Ryan, but a great historical tale well done. Should be in every cinephile's collection.
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.
