I'm finally doing some more war movie posts everybody! Right now I'll be reviewing the Caine Mutiny, which, like From Here to Eternity, is not REALLY a war movie. There are very few, if any, battle scenes. However, the entire film circles around a plot about a captain named Queeg, played brilliantly by Humphrey Bogart. Queeg is slowly going crazy, and his crew does nothing. To keep his sanity, he rolls metal balls around his hand. The members of the crew are played by an all star cast, including Van Johnson, Fred MacMurray, and E.G. Marshall. When the ship is caught in a storm, and Queeg is planning on doing something that will clearly result in sinking, the crew takes over, and it results in a trial. That is when the film really picks up.
During the trial, you are rooting for the crew to win. However, after the trial, during a party, when the defense lawyer makes a speech, your opinion might just be changed.
This is a great film. It has 2 parts. The first half is a great war movie, and the second half is an excellent courtroom thriller. Unlike in many war movies, all of the characters in this movie actually contribute to the plot, and, unlike in many war movies, the characters aren't all completely static with no changes taking place whatsoever. It also has a great and compelling story that you actually care about (once again, unlike most war movies).
I have no problem recommending this film. It is not as well known as some of the other films I have made posts about, but it is worth seeking out.
The Caine Mutiny - 4 out of 4
-Ben
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