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The Big Red One (1980)
Rate:
7
Viewed:
6/04, 4/06
4/06:
The Big Red One is my favorite Lee Marvin picture.
It makes most of his potential, military-wise or acting-wise. A poetic war film, it's unfortunately beset by poor acting from
the supporting cast. The best part is Lee Marvin carrying a young Holocaust victim. It's the final fitting image I have of
him that does his acting career justice.
Meanwhile, the cinematography is terrific. The adventure tour of World War II through many European countries is
marvelous as well, having reminded me of Saving Private Ryan but with less grittiness.
All in all, The Big Red One is the best acting job of Lee Marvin's career.