My favorite film

Rating: 10/10 (16 June 2005)

As two not-so-bright, adventure-loving British soldiers, Connery and Caine give fun performances in this adventure tale that takes them to the exotic interior of the Indian subcontinent. It is slyly humorous and makes a much better film than the Kipling story. A great "buddy film" where Connery shows his range after moving away from the Bond role, and Caine turns in one of his best performances.
I love the scene where they march in to meet Kipling, as well as their efforts to train the natives in British style combat. While there is a serious adventure tale and commentary on the nature of British rule, almost every scene is amusing and played for a light-hearted effect. Connery and Caine cause you to grow to really like these two relatively shabby characters. John Huston's directing is masterful.