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Henry Fonda re-created his Broadway hit for this 1955 film that was mostly directed by Fonda's frequent collaborator, John Ford (Young Mr. Lincoln, My Darling Clementine)--an ailing Ford was replaced at some point by Mervyn LeRoy--and the results are exceptionally fine. A perfect cast, including James Cagney's irascible captain, William Powell's thoughtful physician, and Jack Lemmon's Oscar-winning Ensign Pulver, give Fonda the right boost to portray his ennui-burdened officer with dignity, self-effacing humor, and not a trace of self-pity. A wonderful film. --Tom Keogh
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By TFR
Format:DVD
The film "Mister Roberts" has everything.
Great Story, great cast, great meaning. If I had my choice of only a dozen movies to recommend to anyone, this would be one of them.
After fifty years, it's still an inspiring story of how sometimes small, seemingly insignificant details and the consideration of the human factor contribute to effective leadership.
In fact, this film is still in use as a motivational tool in the U.S. Naval Services.
I highly recommend this movie.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Yarby
Format:DVD
Given the "classic" status of this movie, it seems meaningless to discuss the content for this review. Thus, I will stick to reviewing Warner Brothers DVD release of the film.
First, I commend them for the inclusion of the excerpt of an Ed Sullivan "Toast of the Town" (1948) tribute episode featuring the movie's stars. This was really interesting viewing.
However, for the movie itself....this is the worst Warner release I have seen since "National Velvet". The picture frequently becomes out of focus, and the picture is often very undefined throughout the whole movie. There are a couple of places in the movie where the picture jumps, as if the film from which the transfer was taken "skipped a sprocket".
Overall, this is an embarassing release of a classic movie....despite the great extras which are included. Warner needs to go back to the drawing board on this one.
By Sea Tiger
Format:DVD
Mr. Roberts is a classic World War II movie, with big stars and a great story line detailing life at sea away from the action and the glory. Fabulous movie, and the quality of the dvd itself was excellent. I strongly recommend this movie to anyone with in interest in WWII,or the navy.
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Four 1/2 stars for a good film,just TWO stars for the print!
Based on the /46 novel and a /48 Broadway play of the same name,Mister Roberts came to the screen in July of/55. Read more
Published on Aug 13 2009 by Robert Badgley
4.0 out of 5 stars
Oldie but Goodie
Mister Roberts (Widescreen)
This is an excellent comedy, with a top-notch cast. It hasn't lost its appeal, despite its age(1955).
This is an excellent comedy, with a top-notch cast. It hasn't lost its appeal, despite its age(1955).
Published on July 14 2009 by Blackie
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of my favorite movies
I loved this movie when I saw it many years ago, it's timeless and still funny after all these years. I'm so glad it's available on DVD and now part of my movie collection.
Published on July 15 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars
Whooo did it?! Whooo did it?!
Fonda, Cagney, Powell, & Lemmon! This is one of my favorites. A captain bligh type (Cagney) is stood up to by the first officer (Fonda), until a deal it cut so the men can... Read more
Published on Jun 29 2003 by JediMack
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Movie
This is a great war movie although it's not about the aspect of war that we usually see in Hollywood. There's an explosion, but it's not from enemy action. Read more
Published on May 31 2003 by Ken Bailey
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
One of the all time great movies highly recommended!
Published on Dec 28 2002 by "louandchrisbooksplus"
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Great
One of the all time great movies highly recommended!
Published on Dec 28 2002 by "louandchrisbooksplus"
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Great
One of the all time great movies highly recommended!
Published on Dec 28 2002 by "louandchrisbooksplus"
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Mundane Tasks Of War
MISTER ROBERTS tells the story of the USS Reluctant and her crew. The ship carries cargo along a forgotten path in the pacific ocean during World War II. Read more
Published on Oct 11 2002 by T. Lobascio
5.0 out of 5 stars
From boredom to hilarity and nobility
Watching this again many years after I first saw it, I expected to be disappointed. After all, the great films of our youth sometimes turn out to be something less than we had... Read more
Published on July 5 2002 by Dennis Littrell
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