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British
War DVD Collection [1958]
The four films presented in The British War Collection unapologetically
embody the dogged spirit and pluck of an embattled nation during its
greatest crisis; that they also represent the zenith of post-war British
cinema is a testament to both their quality and veracity. |
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War II Classics 2 - We Dive At Dawn / Reach For The Sky [1943] We
Dive at Dawn tells of the encounter between a British submarine and
a German warship in the Baltic Sea. John Mills gives a dependable
performance as the submarine commander, with Eric Portman the pick
of a strong supporting cast. Director Anthony Asquith finds the balance
between action sequences and "in situ" dialogue, and there's an evocative
score from Louis Levy. The movie was an underrated film that deserves
reappraisal, whereas Reach for the Sky (1956) was a box-office hit
and remains a fondly regarded classic. Kenneth More is ideally cast
as Douglas Bader, the gifted pilot who loses both legs in a pre-war
air crash, only to play a major role in the Battle of Britain, rise
to the rank of Group Captain and become a war hero. Based on Paul
Brickhill's biography, this is an "official" history maybe, but Lewis
Gilbert's screenplay and direction are historically accurate and informed
by that very British humour of which More was a natural. The film
is graced by a decent supporting cast, and a typically "widescreen"
score from John Addison. |
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