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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best!, Feb 28 2011

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Charles Dickens (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Caine Mutiny (Widescreen) (DVD)

I long ago voted this the best Bogey movie. His portrayal of Lt. Cmdr. Queeg is flawless. Accolades go to the entire cast, in particular Fred MacMurray and Jose Ferrer. The action takes place during the second world war but it is not about the war itself, it is about the Caine and her crew. It would be unfair to add more because those additions would be spoilers. The title itself is evidence of what takes place. One of those worth buying and keeping to watch again and again.......

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4.0 out of 5 stars "Ah but the strawberries - that's where I had them...", Jun 19 2004

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This review is from: The Caine Mutiny (Widescreen) (DVD)

The crew of the USS Caine resents Captain Queeg, who places the blame for a series of blunders and petty infractions on the crew. Such instances include cutting their own target tow-line while Queeg berates a crewman for having his shirt untucked, and later and most famously, interrogating the officers for the apparent stealing of some strawberries.

The mutiny results when, in a life-threatening storm, Queeg freezes up and does not give the order that would save the ship. At that point he is relieved of command by Van Johnson.

Later at the court-marshall Johnson is defended by Mel Ferrer and prosecuted by EG Marshall. But was Queeg torpedoed by the crew with insubordination and lack of respect, or did Queeg go off the deep end? Queeg's paranoia comes out in full force, complete with marbles.

Based on Herman Wouk's best-selling Pulitzer-winning novel, the movie arguably has Bogart's best performance which was one of seven oscar nominations. Look for Claude Akins and Lee Marvin in small roles. Only the unnecessary love-story between a new ensign and his girlfriend detracts from the otherwise intriguing story.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Way To Go, Pinntinajeur, Jan 26 2004

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In early December some guy (or girl) named Pinntinajeur reviewed this DVD and complained about the price. Not less than month later that price was reduced by $10!!!! Way to go, Pinn! I'm not saying he/she was totally responsible but who knows, maybe he/she is.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great movie, lousy DVD
The Caine Mutiny is a great film and featurea one of the best performance of Humphrey Bogart's life. Read more

Published on Dec 29 2003 by Joseph Boone

3.0 out of 5 stars Mutiny on this DVD!!
I would have to say I would agree with the reviewer from 12/9/03: Why is this DVD so pricey? It has no extra features, it is an average film, turgid in spots, but--it does have... Read more

Published on Dec 15 2003 by Harvey M. Canter