PodBill Just what I expected

ActuallyGlimmer The best films of this genre always show a path and provide a takeaway for being a better person.

filippaberry84 I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

Bessie Smyth Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

drhugohackenbushmd What is this mess? Is it a romantic wartime comedy, perhaps a drama? The writers have gone to extreme lengths to add a touch of humor with lengthy conversation during a war in which London was to be bombed to dust, 50 to 70 million souls were to be given a return ticket to their maker. It doesn't work as a romance, war story, or comedy. There is one exhaustive dialogue with Richard Masur continuing his role as Rhoda Morgenstern's goofy sister's idiot boyfriend. Now this will really get you....you see it's a Christmas Party and Dance at the 8th Army AirForce headquarters outside London 2nd Lt Jerry Colombo played by Masur, calls this girl Sally or some name he thinks up, she corrects him saying "No, it's Phillys, he then introduces her as Molly, Diane, Trisha, to a succession of his crew members who walk up and she corrects him yet again "No, I'm Phillys" That scene takes up 2-3 minutes, then Good Ole Jerry starts up with his offers to take her to bed, she shoots him down on each one, rather nastily I would say. Finally he takes the direct approach, "Ya Wanna make love?". Phillys really lights up and says YES. That bit of belly laughs eats up another 2-4 minutes of sheer boredom. Hans Solo or Harrison Ford returns to play his American Graffiti character, he's moody with a few temper tantrums playing the understated loner. Only this isn't American Grafitti. The plot has Ford becoming pocessive of a married woman (Downs), married to Christopher Plummer, to then have Ford and Plummer's character meeting. WW II film lovers, will find zillions of errors, the 8th Army Air Force flew B-17's and B-24's not the B-26's used in the film. If you are a spy parachuting into the enemy's lair you don't leave your chute in the trees or peel off and drop on the ground, items that would lead the enemy to your location. Nor do you dash through enemy territory in broad daylight. Find a copy of The War Lover, or 12 O'Clock High.

David Kinne There is nothing new in the plot: two soldiers (an airman and a spy in this case) are in love with the same woman. As is quite often the case, the woman in question is already married to (or the girlfriend/fiancée) of one of them, and the two soldiers become close friends/soldiers in arms together under fire and in danger. Will both of them return from their dangerous/suicide mission together.What makes this movie so likable are the performances of Harrison Ford (as David Halloran) and Christopher Plummer (as Paul Sellinger) as the two main leads, and Richard Masur as Harrison Ford's wisecracking bomb-aimer. Their dialogue is often clichéd, but the three actors are so likable you don't care. Lesley-Anne Down as the woman in the middle, and Michael Sacks as Harrison Ford's co-pilot are also fine in these roles.For the fan of original soundtracks, there is also another excellent score by John Barry. There are times when you find you are listening to the score rather than the dialogue.And finally, for the aviation enthusiast, the use of actual B-25s in the flying sequences and on the ground are a real bonus.Watch, and enjoy.

gwailo247 I knew this was a romantic movie upfront, but the WW2 stuff seemed interesting enough to take a look.I must say that I watched the whole thing through, and it kept my interest. Its pretty predictable, but the characters stay rather true to themselves, and although the ending is predictable, its not necessarily obvious.I will give credit for the locations/effects. The film never looks cheesy, and you can tell that effort was made to be authentic. It certainly is a war movie, there is blood and gore aplenty, not Saving Private Ryan gory, but enough to remind you this is war.The movie has 2 parts, the romantic story in England, and then the adventure part in France. This split makes the movie go by rather quickly, I was kinda surprised this was not one of those WW2 miniseries that were so popular at the time.I can't say that I would overwhelmingly recommend this movie, but if something about it strikes your interest, one of the actors perhaps, or in my case the setting of WW2, then I would check it out.

roghache While this movie is not the old fashioned wartime classic I had anticipated, it is certainly highly watchable. This is definitely more a romance than a war movie or suspense thriller. It's been awhile since I've seen it so forget all the plot intricacies, but enjoyed the film at the time for two reasons. First, the incredible cast and second, the World War II backdrop with all the drama of wartime and the hair, clothing, & automobile styles. For me, the movie is noteworthy for the dynamics between the sophisticated, steady husband and the virile, charismatic lover. Also its memorable ending, which I loved. The movie portrays the story of Margaret Sellinger, a British nurse, and David Halloran, an American pilot (stationed in England) who meet in London during an air raid and fall in love. David doesn't realize that Margaret is married until he is assigned to transport a British secret agent into France and learns that this agent is none other than Margaret's husband. Of course this situation may be something of a coincidence, but it does make for a good story. The three stars cast as the parties in this love triangle are all favourites of mine. The dashing and magnetic Harrison Ford plays the lover, David. That consummate gentleman, Christopher Plummer, is cast as the older, dependable, and consistent husband, Paul Sellinger. The lovely Leslie-Anne Down (of Upstairs, Downstairs fame) portrays Paul's wife, Margaret, the woman caught between these two very compelling men. Frankly, if I had to choose myself between Harrison Ford and Christopher Plummer, I'd be hard pressed to decide...though Plummer would have been quite captivating enough for me in the first place! The movie doesn't delve much into the marital problems, other than that the husband, Paul, doesn't feel he is exciting enough for his wife. The film therefore provides no reason why we shouldn't favour the husband and view him as the injured victim of the piece. Not a whole lot of sympathy on my part for the bored Margaret, wartime or not and despite Harrison Ford's obvious appeal. Unfortunately, not much detail is shown developing Margaret and David's relationship, other than some emotional bonding as a result of shared danger during a V2 rocket bombing. Then before you know it, they're having an affair. Perhaps this contributes to my lack of interest in their romance. Frankly, my heart does not bleed for Margaret, much as I adore the actress portraying her. It was very unfair of her not warning David straight away that she's a married lady with a daughter, thus I had more compassion for her misled lover.Later in the film the husband and lover are placed in a dangerous situation where they must cope with enemy action and rely upon each other. Naturally this makes for some 'interesting' scenes, quite touchingly done, as they must work together to survive. They're both fantastic here, the macho younger Ford and the seasoned older Plummer. Their scenes are infinitely more compelling than those between the lovers in a relationship not very well drawn. No spoilers as to which gentleman prevails in the end. Do both or either of the two even survive the perils involved? Suffice it to say, the ending was unforgettable for me personally.With these actors and this setting, it might have been a great movie if they'd only imparted a little more depth and vulnerability to Margaret, some relationship development and genuine chemistry to her affair with David, and a bit more understanding as to why she succumbed to temptation in the first place. However, in truth, I confess that I'm a real sucker for a wartime romance and would lap up just about any representative of the genre, especially one with this particular cast.