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Stalag 17 survives the jump from stage to screen with flying colors, thanks to Billy Wilder's typically sterling direction and a darkly funny script.
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As rowdily entertaining on the screen as it was on the stage. December 5, 2008 | Full Review…
As rowdily entertaining on the screen as it was on the stage.
The resulting letdown is terrific, but along the way there is some of the funniest men-at-loose-ends interplay that Wilder has ever put on film. August 14, 2007 | Full Review…
The resulting letdown is terrific, but along the way there is some of the funniest men-at-loose-ends interplay that Wilder has ever put on film.
Don Druker
One could make an argument that, among 20th century directors, few were more versatile than Billy Wilder. August 14, 2007 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review…
One could make an argument that, among 20th century directors, few were more versatile than Billy Wilder.
James Berardinelli
A lusty comedy-melodrama, loaded with bold, masculine humor and as much of the original's uninhibited earthiness as good taste and the Production Code permit. August 14, 2007 | Full Review…
A lusty comedy-melodrama, loaded with bold, masculine humor and as much of the original's uninhibited earthiness as good taste and the Production Code permit.
Variety Staff
The good greatly outweighs the bad, particularly in the profile of Holden's character, a pragmatic, self-centered cynic whose heroism, when it is finally called upon, appears to come from deep within the barriers he has placed inside of himself. May 13, 2006
The good greatly outweighs the bad, particularly in the profile of Holden's character, a pragmatic, self-centered cynic whose heroism, when it is finally called upon, appears to come from deep within the barriers he has placed inside of himself.
Douglas Pratt
In the end, Stalag 17's irreverence likely didn't revolutionize moviemaking for adults so much as it paved the way for the likes of M*A*S*H and Animal House. Then again, that alone is an achievement worth celebrating. April 1, 2006 | Full Review…
In the end, Stalag 17's irreverence likely didn't revolutionize moviemaking for adults so much as it paved the way for the likes of M*A*S*H and Animal House. Then again, that alone is an achievement worth celebrating.
Noel Murray
Stalag 17 is too much of a comedy for a WWII-set film but sometimes, you just have to turn to humor in order to survive. July 17, 2020 | Rating: 4.5/5 | Full Review…
Stalag 17 is too much of a comedy for a WWII-set film but sometimes, you just have to turn to humor in order to survive.
Danielle Solzman
A raucous, cynical but compelling comedy-drama about the life led by American soldiers in a German prison camp in 1944. Not recommended for the kiddies. January 8, 2020 | Full Review…
A raucous, cynical but compelling comedy-drama about the life led by American soldiers in a German prison camp in 1944. Not recommended for the kiddies.
Clyde Gilmour
Simultaneously fiery and farcical, it's a fitting final third for Wilder's 1950s hat trick that also includes Sunset Blvd and Ace in the Hole July 28, 2015 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Simultaneously fiery and farcical, it's a fitting final third for Wilder's 1950s hat trick that also includes Sunset Blvd and Ace in the Hole
Josh Slater-Williams
Director Billy Wilder superbly balances elements of drama, satire and comedy, and captures the claustrophobia of camp life. December 6, 2013 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Director Billy Wilder superbly balances elements of drama, satire and comedy, and captures the claustrophobia of camp life.
Tony Sloman
William Holden won his first and only Best Actor Oscar for Billy Wilder's vastly entertaining serio comedy set in a POW camp. May 4, 2012 | Rating: B+ | Full Review…
William Holden won his first and only Best Actor Oscar for Billy Wilder's vastly entertaining serio comedy set in a POW camp.
Emanuel Levy
When escape is the only option, you do whatever you can to make it happen. This is one exciting escape drama. August 15, 2011 | Rating: 4/4 | Full Review…
When escape is the only option, you do whatever you can to make it happen. This is one exciting escape drama.
Wesley Lovell
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