★ 10 / 10
The Great War of Archimedes https://youtu.be/HcNrKxqIYW0?si=7aveuzA...
Doug O
The Great War of Archimedes https://youtu.be/HcNrKxqIYW0?si=7aveuzAle6-APrK5 A fantastic story, and, superbly directed, and, acted. I have not seen the…
The Great War of Archimedes
https://youtu.be/HcNrKxqIYW0?si=7aveuzAle6-APrK5
A fantastic story, and, superbly
directed, and, acted.
I have not seen the dynamics
of a movie so intensely played out,
since 'Beckett.'
A must see for mathematicians,
strategists, and, visionaries.
And the pursuitors of R & D entrepreneurs, and, engineers.
And, much of the the lay public would find this fascinating, and, inspirational,as well.
It shows how considerable thought was given - years before - the attack on Pearl Harbor. And may help in the understanding - win or lose - how that event came to be.
Becket described -
This was a great movie. About King Henry the 2nd, a Norman, who befriends a Saxon. Makes him (the Saxon), a Chancellor, and, then, Arch-Bishop (in order to have the church ally with England). However, the situation backfires, because, the Saxon (played by Richard Burton), becomes so engrained with the church (and, the power of God), that he (the Saxon), will do, for the good of the church, not for England, or, even his best friend King Henry II (played by Peter O'Tool).
This results in a fued - a dramatic and, tragic clash between the formerly, inseparable friends. And, along with the repercussions, that ripple on down the chain of friends, Nobles, relatives, and, country-men.
Whether male to male, or, male to female, it is a perfect example, of how the magical, and, solidly connected attachment, between 2 human beings, can so easily, and, unexpectedly, turn around, and work against each other.
How Peter O'Tool did not land
an Academy Award for his dynamic, and outstanding portrayal, behooves me to this day, as it did when I first saw this movie - just out of highschool - back in the early '60's.
Read full review
★ 9 / 10
Surprisingly intense, less for the somewhat conventional narrative
Merrick S
Surprisingly intense, less for the somewhat conventional narrative elements than for the twisting, nuanced meditation on war and patriotism which writhes under…
Surprisingly intense, less for the somewhat conventional narrative elements than for the twisting, nuanced meditation on war and patriotism which writhes under the surface. Excellent acting, particularly by Hiroshi Tachi as a wry, craggy Admiral Yamamoto.
Read full review