Interesting movie but

Rating: 8/10 (8 November 2005)

It is an interesting movie but it unfortunately has some unintentionally humorous and distracting death scenes. It is worth at least one watch. Michael Caine already looks like an established actor though it was an early film, probably his first film. I marvel at the depiction of British military formation in retreating and advancing. It seems to have all the expected military stereo-types, at least of the British Army. The movie takes its time and has an interesting ending. It is an example of a world power "interacting" with a native people. I enjoy military cinema and this covers an area not too well known in the states. See it just to see Michael Caine in an early role. The film was shot in a expansive area of mountains and rivers; it looks good on film.