Lovesusti The Worst Film Ever

Onlinewsma Absolutely Brilliant!

Intcatinfo A Masterpiece!

Scarlet The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

dougdoepke Cutesy little comedy that tries hard but trips over its own obviousness. Hard-nosed army Major Charlton Heston is unwillingly dispatched to a lax military school to shape up the boys' failing ROTC program. There's an immediate clash of backgrounds that provides some comedic potential, but I suspect this is a film Heston would just as soon forget. The trouble is he's miscast-- Moses just doesn't do pratfalls well. And here, unfortunately, he does a lot of them. The comedy is clumsily done, with a real lack of timing , and is not helped by the many blaring close-ups of the precious little Tim Hovey, who I'm sure many find adorable-- which he may be, but in very small doses. After about the 20th close-up of "how cute I am", my dinner began to rebel. I kept wishing a really digestible kid like Alfalfa or Spanky had been available . With a more jaundiced eye, better direction, and appropriate casting, this might have made a humorous little 90 minutes. As it stands, the only interest is to aficionados of early Sal Mineo.

smithy-8 "The Private War of Major Benson" is Charlton Heston's best comedy. He is supported by a beautiful leading lady (Julie Adams), a bunch of talented kids, and Milburn Stone. This is Julie Adams best comedy and movie. She was never given the chance in movies.The movie is funny and every scene is needed. Mr. Heston once said this was his only comedy hit. He made another funny comedy in 1962, "Pigeon That Took Rome", where he was in the Army again.

rollo_tomaso The chemistry between the cadets and Benson (Heston) is just right, and familiar territory is trod with enough panache and witty dialogue to make it well worth the trip. The supporting cast of adults is fine. And Julie Adams is once again, beautiful, steadfast, brilliant, and unappreciated. This is a worthwhile timeless film you can enjoy watching with the entire family.

Bob Knob You won't believe it, but Charlton Heston is a truly funny man. You'll enjoy this movie, if only for the dialogue.