This shouldn't have been a comedy.

Rating: 5/10 (5 July 2015)

A lot of people like this one, apparently. I suppose it has much to do with the mostly terrific action scenes and the attention to detail, such as German soldiers who actually speak German for once. I suppose a lot of people also really love Donald Sutherland's part. I must admit I was pleasantly surprised when he finally showed up, but he later on takes his part way too far into overdrive - the same goes for Carroll O'Connor.
The premise is preposterous and morally reprehensible. How are we supposed to sympathize with this awful bunch that seems indifferent to the suffering of millions ("All we do is we fight and we die and for what?" they even ask) and choose to steal an enormous load of gold, which in turn was most likely stolen by the Nazi's. Then there's the final destruction of the little French town where there's only a few citizens in sight, but when it's all over, there seem to be no casualties among the numerous villagers? Sure, sure. And striking a deal with a Nazi German in a tank (that isn't functional at one point, but when the doors of the bank are to be blown open, it suddenly works again?) and letting him drive away with part of the gold? And how is anyone going to get away with the loot unknown and unseen? That sh*t don't fly (no more), sorry.
Action-wise, you can not go wrong here, but I think it should have been way more grim and gritty, and they could have pretty much skipped the comedy altogether. Then, there could have been a seriously reckoning for this military crew that does not take the saving of nations in ultimate distress seriously.
Still, a lot of pretty sweet action scenes, so 5 out of 10.