From Here to Eternity- Continues to age well throughout time

Rating: 8/10 (18 October 2006)

Without a doubt, this picture is one of the greatest films ever made.
So many pictures are made where characters aren't given any depth or emotion. However, this film leaves you with a feeling inside, it actually makes you imagine what it must have been like during the era it portrayed. You feel as though you know the main characters, and in addition to knowing them, you kind of fall in love with them in a sense and wish you knew them.
Throughout the years, Frank Sinatra has been under rated as an actor. However as in "Manchurian Candidate", Sinatra shines when given the chance to play a dramatic role. His portrayal of Maggio was both heart felt, yet clever and witty when the time was right. The role of Maggio was made for him, he was born to play it.
Additionally, I loved Burt Lancaster in the role of 1st Sergeant Milton Warden. Perhaps the best part about the character Sergeant Warden is that while is has a rather rough exterior, he also had empathy for people without being the slightest bit pathetic.
Donna Reed's performance as the beautiful "Lorene" just gets better and better throughout the film.
When reviewing movie classics, a large part of whether or not I enjoyed the film has to do with whether or not the picture has aged well throughout the years. I am 29 years old and a classic movie buff. My husband is the same age as me and watched From Here to Eternity with me for the first time last night. He was not looking forward to it, but a half hour into the movie he was hooked, and he actually enjoyed it. This movie has definitely aged well, and it's an absolute must see for anyone who enjoys a true classic.