The Caine Mutiny Reviews
October 16, 2019
Although toned down in comparison with the book and the play, Herman Wouk's seagoing drama is still a compelling thing in Stanley Kramer's Hollywood production.
April 22, 2014
Classic non-combat WWII drama has complex themes.
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| Original Score: 4/5
January 5, 2008
Original Score: 4/5
November 7, 2007
Complex, atypical Bogie performance is keynote for strong drama from Pulitzer-winning novel and Broadway show.
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| Original Score: 4/4
November 7, 2007
The intelligently adapted screenplay retains all the essence of the novel.
November 7, 2007
Despite a few flashes of talent in the 40s, Edward Dmytryk had descended to hack status by the time he filmed this 1954 version of Herman Wouk's novel.
August 26, 2007
Bogart shines brightest, finding strength in weakness.
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| Original Score: 4/4
May 9, 2007
It's like the well-constructed house that's not meant to be distinctive, but was made to endure.
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| Original Score: 3/4
March 26, 2007
This courtroom drama, an adaptation of Herman Wouk's novel and play, features Humphrey Bogart in one of his most intense and neurotic performances.
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| Original Score: B+
September 12, 2006
A tired looking Bogey gives a sound but tired performance.
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| Original Score: B
June 24, 2006
A stodgily liberal courtroom drama.
May 12, 2006
Top-notch courtroom drama, with Bogie etching another unforgettable character.
Original Score: 5/5
November 9, 2005
A classic wartime drama / courtroom gripper that I'm ashamed to admit I'd never seen before last week. And now that I have, I'm a big fan.
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| Original Score: 4.5/5
February 25, 2005
Original Score: 4/5
January 19, 2005
Original Score: 4/5
May 20, 2004
First-rate adaptation of Herman Wouk 's novel
Original Score: 4/5
April 16, 2004
Original Score: 5/5
September 25, 2003
Original Score: 4/5
August 21, 2003
Original Score: 3/5
May 24, 2003
The drama is compulsive and the starry cast make the most of a mountain of words.