Great entertainment

Rating: 10/10 (22 July 2019)

Among 'war' films, Kelly's Heroes is right up there with The Deer Hunter, Platoon, Private Ryan and Metal Jacket for me. Even though it's amusing and far-fetched, it's brilliant entertainment. I'm no expert in assessing whether the weapons and equipment for the time (WW2) are accurate, but it doesn't matter....the film is that good. Clint makes a good job of his character as usual BUT, for me, Telly Savalas, at his very 'loud mouth' best, steals the picture, as I think Eli Wallach did in The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. Also good performances from Donald Sutherland and Don Rickles add to this really enjoyable war/buddy/heist movie which would be in my personal best top ten, covering all genres.