Thanks for the review, Brandon. Bill Holden's Sergeant JJ Sefton is the model for the anti-hero and seeing him come through in the end is very satisfying. When he strikes that match and says "forget it" is one of the coolest character moments in film.
Thanks, Brandon. This was a very articulate review. You are the first person on TH-cam to review this classic. This came out the year I was born and I've seen it many times. For decades, this was a very famous movie that most people had seen. As someone in the comments has mentioned, it was the inspiration for "Hogans Heroes." "Stalag 17" is a classic war movie that balances comedy, drama, and suspense quite well. It had a significant impact on generations of filmmakers. Thanks for the review.
Older movies were made under much more censorship of what they could depict. That's why some types of scenes can seem kind of comical in today's world. Some of my favorite older movies make me laugh when I see someone get shot, grab his body, and fall dramatically. So these Nazis were never going to look truly menacing. All things considered, I like this movie a lot. I can see why William Holden was a big star back then. If WWII prisoner of war movies are of interest, I can also recommend King Rat(1965) starring George Segal. That's set in the Pacific theater, and it's more of a dramatic character study than 'war movie'. But that's a movie that stuck with me because it's loaded with subtext.
Sure, but the Wicked Witch of the West was extremely menacing even if she didn’t kill anyone in plain sight like the Nazis. It’s the aura around them! Either way, thanks for the comment 😊
This is my all-time favorite movie. Strauss and Lembeck reprised their roles from the original Broadway production. It has a great story, with some of Hollywood's best character actors giving great performances. I watch this movie three or four times a year.
All I know about this film was that it is a war film that won William Holden his Best Actor Oscar. William Holden was also in another classic war film The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957). I would like to check this film out myself because I have heard of it so many times but never got a chance to see it. Great review Brandon and I loved seeing Roger! 😁
@@BrandoCritic I think you will like The Bridge on the River Kwai Brandon! It won for Best Picture, Actor (Alec Guinness, the actor who played Obi Wan Kenobi in the original trilogy) and Best Director (David Lean, he would later direct Lawrence of Arabia). And yes, we now have power in our neighborhood! 😁
I agree entirely with your review. It's a good movie, but it does struggle to hold up with modern pacing. It is so obviously an inspiration for the TV show Hogan's Heroes, which is odd since the tone of Stalag 17 is much grinner than that of Hogan's Heroes. Thanks again for the review! You are always worth listening to!
One of my favorite Billy Wilder movies! I'm sure that a comedy set in a Nazi POW camp was a hard sell but they all made it work. Your Animal impression is really good! Strauss was really good in Wilder's "The Seven Year Itch" as well.
I coincidentally watched this film a few days ago, and I agree with your opinion. It's probably my least favorite Billy Wilder film, though at the same time he's my favorite director. I would highly recommend The Apartment and Double Indemnity if you haven't seen them.
Thanks for the review, Brandon. Bill Holden's Sergeant JJ Sefton is the model for the anti-hero and seeing him come through in the end is very satisfying. When he strikes that match and says "forget it" is one of the coolest character moments in film.
You're welcome Ralph!
Thanks, Brandon. This was a very articulate review. You are the first person on TH-cam to review this classic.
This came out the year I was born and I've seen it many times. For decades, this was a very famous movie that most people had seen. As someone in the comments has mentioned, it was the inspiration for "Hogans Heroes." "Stalag 17" is a classic war movie that balances comedy, drama, and suspense quite well. It had a significant impact on generations of filmmakers. Thanks for the review.
You’re welcome Brandon! I’m glad you enjoyed it ❤️
Older movies were made under much more censorship of what they could depict. That's why some types of scenes can seem kind of comical in today's world. Some of my favorite older movies make me laugh when I see someone get shot, grab his body, and fall dramatically. So these Nazis were never going to look truly menacing. All things considered, I like this movie a lot. I can see why William Holden was a big star back then. If WWII prisoner of war movies are of interest, I can also recommend King Rat(1965) starring George Segal. That's set in the Pacific theater, and it's more of a dramatic character study than 'war movie'. But that's a movie that stuck with me because it's loaded with subtext.
Sure, but the Wicked Witch of the West was extremely menacing even if she didn’t kill anyone in plain sight like the Nazis. It’s the aura around them! Either way, thanks for the comment 😊
This is my all-time favorite movie. Strauss and Lembeck reprised their roles from the original Broadway production. It has a great story, with some of Hollywood's best character actors giving great performances. I watch this movie three or four times a year.
That's awesome!
Sometimes I wish modern movies would take their time and develop their characters, so that we care about them.
Oh me too!
All I know about this film was that it is a war film that won William Holden his Best Actor Oscar. William Holden was also in another classic war film The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957). I would like to check this film out myself because I have heard of it so many times but never got a chance to see it. Great review Brandon and I loved seeing Roger! 😁
Bridge Over the River Kwai has one of the best third acts in my opinion
I gotta watch River Kwai too! Thanks Jason! Let me know when your power is back!
@@justinqueso9644 I agree Justin! Madness! Madness! 😄
@@BrandoCritic I think you will like The Bridge on the River Kwai Brandon! It won for Best Picture, Actor (Alec Guinness, the actor who played Obi Wan Kenobi in the original trilogy) and Best Director (David Lean, he would later direct Lawrence of Arabia). And yes, we now have power in our neighborhood! 😁
I agree entirely with your review. It's a good movie, but it does struggle to hold up with modern pacing. It is so obviously an inspiration for the TV show Hogan's Heroes, which is odd since the tone of Stalag 17 is much grinner than that of Hogan's Heroes. Thanks again for the review! You are always worth listening to!
Thank you so much Albert!!!
One of my favorite Billy Wilder movies! I'm sure that a comedy set in a Nazi POW camp was a hard sell but they all made it work. Your Animal impression is really good! Strauss was really good in Wilder's "The Seven Year Itch" as well.
Thanks 😊
I coincidentally watched this film a few days ago, and I agree with your opinion. It's probably my least favorite Billy Wilder film, though at the same time he's my favorite director. I would highly recommend The Apartment and Double Indemnity if you haven't seen them.
I’ll check them out
Watched it again. Well done.
Thank you very much!
Thanks buddy!
Haven’t watched this before no surprise right? Lol. Have to add it to the list.
Haha 😂
The comedy is a bit too over the top for me, but I love the movie overall
Interesting... I didn't think it was over-the-top at all. To each their own. Glad you loved the movie still :)