Marines, Let's Go
Marines, Let's Go

Marines, Let's Go

1961Movie103 minEnglish

Following combat duty in Korea, a group of United States Marines (Tom Tryon, David Hedison and Tom Reese) are given a furlough in Japan.

Read Reviews

Insights

IMDb5.3/10
Director: Raoul WalshGenres: War, Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A group of U.S. Marines are stationed in the Pacific during World War II, eager for combat. Their initial assignments involve mundane tasks and training, leading to frustration and a desire for action. When they finally get their chance to fight, they encounter the harsh realities of war, facing both external dangers and internal conflicts.

Critical Reception

Raoul Walsh's final film, 'Marines, Let's Go' was met with a largely unenthusiastic response from critics and audiences alike. It is often considered a lesser entry in the war film genre, lacking the depth and impact of similar productions from the era. While some acknowledged the film's attempts at humor and action, many found it to be predictable and somewhat dated.

What Reviewers Say

  • Criticized for its uninspired direction and predictable plot.
  • Lacks the grit and realism expected from a war film.
  • Fails to balance its comedic and dramatic elements effectively.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally reflect a sentiment of indifference towards the film, with many finding it an unremarkable war movie.

Fun Fact

This was the final film directed by the legendary Raoul Walsh, a prolific filmmaker known for classics like 'High Sierra' and 'The Roaring Twenties'.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review