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on July 4, 2017
I had just read Jeff Shara’s novel on the Korean War, “The Frozen Hours: A Novel of the Korean War,” which was excellent. The Korean War today is described as a failure – and it really wasn’t.
At the end of the book, the author recommends this movie. So, I got it. I was, however -- somewhat disappointed.
“Retreat. Hell” is too simplistic, too Hollywood. Perhaps someone will do – a more realistic remake. I think Americans are now ready for it – and would really appreciate it.
I highly recommend Jeff Shara’s novel. This movie, not so much.
The Frozen Hours: A Novel of the Korean War
Enjoy.
At the end of the book, the author recommends this movie. So, I got it. I was, however -- somewhat disappointed.
“Retreat. Hell” is too simplistic, too Hollywood. Perhaps someone will do – a more realistic remake. I think Americans are now ready for it – and would really appreciate it.
I highly recommend Jeff Shara’s novel. This movie, not so much.
The Frozen Hours: A Novel of the Korean War
Enjoy.
on August 25, 2013
I thought I'd seen every WWII/Korean War film Hollywood ever made after 50 years, so this one was a real treat...especially the battle scenes (which are many). You won't find any computer generated tanks, airplanes, or armies here, and that to me was worth the price itself! They had to employ hundreds of extras back then to depict the flood of Chinese troops attacking down the hillsides with trumpets blaring. This must have been a terrible sight to behold by the Marines in that convoy who fought like lions against both the enemy that outnumbered them as well as the Frozin Chosin.
on November 28, 2016
I could rewrite my review of "Fixed Bayonets" for this but I'll just say that if you have forgotten the Korean War (which never ended, its just a cease fire..yeah...that's right) so has Hollywood and the film industry. These stories should be retold and honor due to those Veterans rendered. A good story and good War Film. It should inspire you to research that time and conflict. Recommended.
on July 1, 2013
Good story about getting Marines ready to fight in Korea and then through the Landings at Inchon and the Chosin Reservoir. Some good battle scenes and decent acting. Overall a good Korean War movie.....Disc is very good quality, sharp picture and goos sound.
on June 3, 2016
Surprisingly good B movie. Briefly goes over how the Marine Corps met the challenge of rebuilding combat units when the call went out for Marines to fight in Korea. Notable is the factual treatment on how reservists, regulars and recruits were melded into a fighting team and went directly into the fight from half a world away.
Good action sequences and decent acting. It was filmed soon after the Chosin Reservoir breakout (where the title of the movie comes from). The resolute bravery of those who fought in that campaign was fresh in the mind of the American public. Sadly, it's now a chapter from 'The Forgotten War' that was Korea, our first 'hot war' against the scourge of communism.
Good action sequences and decent acting. It was filmed soon after the Chosin Reservoir breakout (where the title of the movie comes from). The resolute bravery of those who fought in that campaign was fresh in the mind of the American public. Sadly, it's now a chapter from 'The Forgotten War' that was Korea, our first 'hot war' against the scourge of communism.
on June 6, 2014
This is a rarely seen Korean combat movie up to Marine Corps standards, patriotic as hell. Loosely based upon the Chosin Reservoir stand of the dogged, persevering Marines, this accomplishes much in as little time as possible with the help of actual combat footage spliced together with fine combat re-creations. To me, this would be a great double-feature with "Battleground," because they both make use of snow effects, back-drop effects and surprisingly effective on-location shooting to depict the cold, bitter frost-bitten harshness of the Korean landscape and stay in budget. Lt. Steven Corbett (Frank Lovejoy) battalion commander first works his men from raw material to combat-ready with excellent training scenes and the support of Capt. Paul Hanson (Richard Carlson,"Flattop"), who represents an untested 'soft' reservist and a wise gunny-sergeant who knows otherwise. A bonus sub-plot involves a green, ambitious rookie of 17 years(Russ Tamblyn) who superbly rises in know-how in a few action sequences as quite a Marine Audie Murphy. The direction by Joseph H. Lewis is excellent, moving the action along with unusual photography angles reminiscent of "Pork Chop Hill," creating the psychological illusion of pressing superior numbers of the Chinese force. The leadership from start to finish is excellent with another bonus to its cast of players, future director Lamont Johnson and real-life war hero Peter Ortiz fortifying the preparedness and valor (wrapped in patriotism)enough to show why the Marines are the first to fight..
on June 11, 2015
The dvd arrived on time, and in perfect condidtion. The story of The United States Marine Corps in the early-days of the Korean War, and the "Frozen-Chosin Resevoir campaign. Once again, actor Frank Lovejoy graces the film with his presence. Only this time, he's a Lieutenant-Colonel, rather than the non-com. The Chosin-Resevoir battle gives the viewer a "taste" of the horrors of war, and how the enemy gave The Marines no-let-up of ANY kind. since this film was made during the time of the actual Korean conflict, there could truly be no end to the story ( thank you, Sam Fuller ). Also, the film shows the beginning of the campaign, and the fact that we had to withdraw. but the General in charge called this withdrawal ( with the films title at the beginning of this statement ) merely an "advance / charge in another direction. You knew that The Marines weren't giving-up, or in, and once we rearmed and re-supplied, that we were going back to WIN the battle.
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on March 5, 2017
Had not known of this movie. Being a former US Marine I know the full history of the 5th Marines in the Chosin Reservoir. Had to add this one to my collection of Korean era war movies and was not disappointed.
on April 4, 2016
This is, definitely, a patriotic-oriented movie and a paean, to the Marine Corps. It’s an interesting presentation, inclusive of the different ways in which people will react, to their first encounter with this level of violence, as well as their “development,” as exposure continues and they become inured to it.
The only problem, which I spotted, was that some of the Inchon landing footage looked more like landing footage from the Guadalcanal or Tarawa landings.
The only problem, which I spotted, was that some of the Inchon landing footage looked more like landing footage from the Guadalcanal or Tarawa landings.
