Timeless Cinematography

Rating: 10/10 (2 March 2006)

TCM ran "From Here to Eternity" as part of its Oscars 30 days; having seen the film many times, but not recently, I was again reminded of the beautiful way this movie was filmed. It deservedly won an Oscar in this category. The cinematography ranks right up there with "Best Years of Our Lives" another multiple Oscar winner. Montgomery Clift was truly a wonderful actor who did not get the recognition he deserved. I also like Burt Lancaster as Sgt. Warden. He played the 1st Sgt. role perfectly, although not as nuanced at Clift played "Prewet". Buts that as it should be as Sgt. Warden was more the hero than anti-hero as was Sinatra playing "Maggio". Donna Reed was wonderful in Eternity but I found it hard to believe she was a prostitute and would work in such a joint. When she talks about marrying a "country club" type, I didn't find that far fetched at all. I'm sure I will enjoy this movie just as much the next time I watch it.