WWII band of GI's go in search of gold behind enemy lines...

Rating: 7/10 (26 November 2005)

Top flick! This war / heist action-comedy is realistic and moderately confronting. It subtly explores an anti-war narrative without dwelling so long on the futility of conflict as to distract from the tale. While the interplay between Eastwood, Sutherland and Savalas is enough to make this a good film, the real joy is watching the well-cast collection of characters that flesh it out. Their peculiarities seem natural and not at all forced or two-dimensional.
Brimming with young stars in some of their best work, this film will have you playing the "Wasn't he the guy out of...?" game all the way through - I needed IMDb to recognize Capt. Stubing of "The Love Boat"