(1) When I sat down to watch this movie I wasn't looking forward to it and didn't expect much. This is probably why I was so pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it. The characters were terrific, and the cast put in great performances.
(2) I certainly wouldn't say it was one of my all time favourite movies, it wouldn't even make my top 100, but it is well worth watching.7.5 out of 10.
(3) I was a kid when I first saw the movie. All I remembered is the beach scene, and I thought it was a lot longer in duration than it actually is. I went to see the re-release this week. Wow! Has this movie held up! The few chauvinistic remarks directed at women would not be acceptable today but reflect how things were at that time. This is a top-notch film in every way! The acting by the stellar cast is close to perfection (Sinatra, Lancaster, Kerr, Borgnine, Clift--I rate them in that order, but they're all excellent). The plot has huge forward momentum, particularly when we see the page on the calendar. This is a classic! See it again!
(4) I can't believe how excellent this was, I almost never enjoy older films, but this was fantastic. You really can get into the story, and feel what the characters are feeling. I think it helped to see many of the older actors we know today when they were younger, look for Jack Warden(While You Were Sleeping), Ernest Borgnine(Escape From New York, Gattaca) in small, but important roles. A terriffic film, 9.5 out of 10.
(5) I've seen this film maybe 7 or 8 times, and it never gets worn out. What a classic! What a real date movie! It inspired me to get the book, James Jones that is. The basis of the power of this book and film is the author's personal military experience as an Army Enlisted Man during the period 1936-1942. Jones was in Oahu and Guatacanal, so he knew real war. It's all very gritty, especially in the book. Be prepared for a cleaned up version in the movie. If you read the book, I hope you're not too sensitive about race or name calling or the way men are in an outpost environment! By the way, the film is true in most ways to the book. Mostly it leaves you with the same impression, but just not as deep.
(6) Very likely the best film ever made. Even if it is in black and white. I have seen it at least 20 times, know virtually all the dialogue, and it seems as fresh as ever every time I see it. Clift's performance is probably the best ever by a male actor and the fact that the oscar that year went to William Holden for "Stalag 17" proved conclusively to me that "life is not fair."
(7) There is no doubt that this film will be recorded as one of the finest ever made. The story, the cast, the setting, comes together as few films ever do. A must in everyone’s library and a must see at least once a year.
Above are parts of hundred comments I’ve found. Yes. I agree “From here to eternity” is one of the great films. But I’ve found no one talked about the title song sung by “Old Blue Eyes”. Does everyone forget about such a beautiful song? Here! I’ll remind you of this song.
From Here To Eternity
(3) I was a kid when I first saw the movie. All I remembered is the beach scene, and I thought it was a lot longer in duration than it actually is. I went to see the re-release this week. Wow! Has this movie held up! The few chauvinistic remarks directed at women would not be acceptable today but reflect how things were at that time. This is a top-notch film in every way! The acting by the stellar cast is close to perfection (Sinatra, Lancaster, Kerr, Borgnine, Clift--I rate them in that order, but they're all excellent). The plot has huge forward momentum, particularly when we see the page on the calendar. This is a classic! See it again!
(4) I can't believe how excellent this was, I almost never enjoy older films, but this was fantastic. You really can get into the story, and feel what the characters are feeling. I think it helped to see many of the older actors we know today when they were younger, look for Jack Warden(While You Were Sleeping), Ernest Borgnine(Escape From New York, Gattaca) in small, but important roles. A terriffic film, 9.5 out of 10.
(5) I've seen this film maybe 7 or 8 times, and it never gets worn out. What a classic! What a real date movie! It inspired me to get the book, James Jones that is. The basis of the power of this book and film is the author's personal military experience as an Army Enlisted Man during the period 1936-1942. Jones was in Oahu and Guatacanal, so he knew real war. It's all very gritty, especially in the book. Be prepared for a cleaned up version in the movie. If you read the book, I hope you're not too sensitive about race or name calling or the way men are in an outpost environment! By the way, the film is true in most ways to the book. Mostly it leaves you with the same impression, but just not as deep.
(6) Very likely the best film ever made. Even if it is in black and white. I have seen it at least 20 times, know virtually all the dialogue, and it seems as fresh as ever every time I see it. Clift's performance is probably the best ever by a male actor and the fact that the oscar that year went to William Holden for "Stalag 17" proved conclusively to me that "life is not fair."
(7) There is no doubt that this film will be recorded as one of the finest ever made. The story, the cast, the setting, comes together as few films ever do. A must in everyone’s library and a must see at least once a year.
Above are parts of hundred comments I’ve found. Yes. I agree “From here to eternity” is one of the great films. But I’ve found no one talked about the title song sung by “Old Blue Eyes”. Does everyone forget about such a beautiful song? Here! I’ll remind you of this song.
From Here To Eternity
Words & Music by Freddie Karger & Robert Wells
Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1957Edim Bm Bm7/E E7 Bm7-5 Cdim D9 Bm7 E7/9
You vowed your love from here to e - ter - ni - ty,
Cdim AM7 F#m AM7 D9 Bm7-5 C#m7-5 F#7
A love so true, it nev - er would die.
Edim Bm Bm7/E E7 Bm7-5 Cdim AM7 C#m7-5 F#7
You gave your lips, gave them so will - ing - ly,
Bm7 D9 Cdim B7 E7
How could I know your kiss meant good-bye?
Edim Bm Bm7/E E7 Bm7-5 Cdim D9 Bm7 E7/9
Now I'm a - lone, with on - ly a mem - o - ry.
Cdim AM7 F#m AM7 D9 Bm7 Em7 A7
My emp - ty arms will nev - er know why.
A7+5 DM7 D6 Dm+7 Dm6 AM7 C#m7-5 F#7
Though you are gone, this love that you left with me
Bm Bm7/E D9 Bm7-5 E7 A
Will live from here to e - ter - ni - ty.
Edim Bm Bm7/E E7 Bm7-5 Cdim D9 Bm7 E7/9
Now I'm a - lone, with on - ly a mem - o - ry.
Cdim AM7 F#m AM7 D9 Bm7 Em7 A7
My emp - ty arms will nev - er know why.
A7+5 DM7 D6 Dm+7 Dm6 A AM7 F#m
Though you are gone, this love that you left with me
Cdim A C#m7-5 F#7 Edim Bm Bm7/E
This endless desire, will live
D9 Bm7 Bm7-5 E7-9 E7 A D9 BM7 AM7
From here to e - ter - ni - ty.
Beautiful song, isn't it?
