They made war seem fun almost...

Rating: 8/10 (16 January 2009)

I know it wasn't. I'm just saying...
Kelly's Heroes was a different kind of war movie. It was basically a treasure hunt taking place in the middle of WWII.
There were many funny lines and scenes that were so unrealistic, you couldn't help but just laugh.
Among the great performances here was a young Clint Eastwood, who did more than enough as Pvt. Kelly, the man who puts this whole operation together. Telly Savalas was great as Sgt. Big Joe, the mean squad commander. Also Don Rickles was good as Crapgame, the "hustler". Donald Sutherland was probably the best next to Eastwood himself as Oddball, the hippie tank commander. Everyone else gave grade A performances.
I liked how music was played throughout battle scenes. They lightened the overall tone of the already lighthearted movie.
Over all, a must see for cheesy war movie fans.
8/10