Benedito Dias Rodrigues
Through the time appears some war comedy like that,it's very unusual and quite often rare movie,it's very amusing production because it remove from the war all kind of suffering and madness and replacing for laughs an good humor,MGM wisely brings to Hollywood five top billing casting from England to make a priceless and remarkable comedy,light and easy and delightful entertainment for everyone,this title as far l know it wasn't have an official release in Brasil yet...Resume:First watch: 2018 / How many: 1 / Source: DVD-R / Rating: 7
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"Soldiers Three" isn't "Bataan" director Tay Garnett's finest hour. Nevertheless, the adventurous antics of the eponymous military men—Stewart Granger as Private Archibald Ackroyd, Robert Newton as Private Bill Sykes, and Cyril Cusack as Private Dennis Malloy—keep things amusing but far from spectacular. The first brawl that they embroil themselves in with their kilt-wearing compatriots is funny as is their later foray to recover rifles stolen apparently by native cattle. Our heroes lose their uniforms in a river, but they recover the rifles. Unfortunately, they return to their camp decked out in frilly feminine garments with their commander straddling a bull. Granger, Newton, and Cusack generate a palpable sense of camaraderie, while Walter Pidgeon is appropriately obtuse as their superior officer Colonel Brunswick. David Niven struggles to maintain respect as Pidgeon's subordinate officer Captain Pindenny. Although it isn't as exciting an outing as director George Stevens' classic "Gunga Din" with Cary Grant, Victor McLaglen, and Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., "Soldiers Three" qualifies as a tolerably entertaining opus. The finale in an abandoned fortress on the frontier with villainous Manik Rao (career bad guy Michael Ansara of "Guns of the Magnificent Seven") threatening to blow up 50 British soldiers who have taken refuge in a powder magazine generates moderate suspense. The film occurs in flashback with General Brunswick explaining how the three rogues helped save the British empire in India and enabled him to attain the rank of general. The acting is shamelessly over-the-top, with Granger taking top honors with Robert Newton on his heels. The physical production looks splendid, especially the long shots of the army on the march.
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Others have said this has similarities to Gunga Din, which isn't surprising, since they were both by Rudyard Kipling. Always stories of adventures in far off exotic lands. This one opens with General Brunswick (Walter Pidgeon) reminiscing about his days as a colonel. Due to his height and stately voice, he was always given the role of admiral, senator, or grandfather. His soldiers are played by David Niven, Stewart Granger, Robert Newton, and Cyril Cusack. Niven received an Oscar for "Separate Tables", but is probably best known for "Around the World in Eighty Days" or "Pink Panther". We tag along as they have their trials and tribulations, fights, and comical adventures during their military maneuvers. Pretty light fare, and certainly not the epic that Gunga Din turned out to be. All in good fun, but mostly silly, unlikely adventures. Filming locations show Utah and California. Strong performances by Pidgeon and Niven, but the story isn't one of his best. Story has no plot holes, it just kind of plods along, and we get to the end. If you're looking for a good R Kipling story to watch, see "Gunga Din" instead- that one has Cary Grant!
Prince Prospero
Soldiers Three is a harmless comedy about three british soldiers serving in India (played by Stewart Granger, Robert Newton and Cyril Cusack). The three are great friends after spending 18 years in the army together. Now the colonel (Walter Pidgeon) has had enough of the unruly fellow, and wants to separate them by making one of them (Granger) a sergeant. Of course, sergeants and soldiers cant get along with each other so Granger tries to get degraded to a soldier again...Gargantuan thrill ride it ain't, you might think. Indeed its nothing special or exciting. Its merely a standard Hollywood studio film of its day, but of course, the standard Hollywood films in 1951 were much more enjoyable than now 50 years later. (at least in my opinion) So this might be worth your time on a lazy tuesday afternoon (If you are not working), just to see a few likable actors like Stewart Granger and David Niven (playing a british officer, a role he fits more than well)
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