Mister Roberts | Henry Fonda, James Cagney | A classic for your film library

Mister Roberts | Henry Fonda, James Cagney | Fond memories

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Mister Roberts

	Mister Roberts Henry Fonda, James Cagney Warner Home Video, 1994 average customer review:based on 78 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

A classic for your film library

War is 99% boredom and 1% sheer panic. This movie tells a wonderful story of a 'college boy' Navy Officer who can't get out from under the thumb of an up from the ranks - hardscrabble poor boy Commander who makes life a living hell trying to bend this officer to his will and make Captain before the war is over. Cagney utters his classic lines - I join in - riotious laughter throughout the household.

Filmed in a way to resemble a stage play, close quarters all, the crew of a "tub" of a Navy supply ship exists amidst the boredom and heat of rear area logistics bases in the South Pacific. Henry Fonda gives a career performance in his role of a patriot yearning for combat - Jimmy Cagney, the commander - threatened by the presence of a popular officer who sacrifices for his men. A very young Jack Lemmon - 'Ensign Pulver' who stayed invisable on a 300 foot ship for 14 months as a "morale and laundry" officer. All done very nicely indeed!

As we all said in the military - be careful what you wish for - an anti-climatic ending to a wonderful portrayal of the WWII United States Citizen - Sailor who gets his wish for combat transfer.

A sub-title for this movie might be '4 officers and a Palm Tree!'

The DVD has been remastered for sound and visual clarity. Color is good - plays well on my 56" JVC HDTV on a progressive scan DVD player. A classic for your film library.

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Fond memories

I first saw the movie in a country resort in 1955. There was a large and unique movie house and this was one of the feature films the week I was there. It was a treat, because the movie was terrific and the venue was very different. I have always held this movie as a favorite , and in the DVD format it is always available. Cagney's line , in his stilted and clipped accent, "Roberts !!!" is memorable. The cast and wide screen color are what holds this movie together.
This film will always hold personal meanings for me.

Pure Entertainment

This is a light hearted spoof with the best that Henry Fonda and Jack Lemmon can give. One of the few movies that I can watch several times a year.

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Mister Roberts

An excellent movie with an all - star cast in great condition and fast delivery.

Laughs and Tears

One of the greatest Fonda/Cagney movies ever -- truly a Classic. Highly recommended. Have seen this movie numerous times and never tire of it ---

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