Japan has invaded the Philippines and the Americans are retreating with the refugees. A ragtag squad of soldiers from disparate units are tasked with demolishing an important bridge to cover the retreat.
There is a little too much talking and the people are moving a little too slowly. The Japs are coming. They need to move faster to blow up the bridge. The movie continues to have various issues. They have a fire behind them shining a light on their positions. They continue to have a lackadaisical attitude which defeats the tension of the situation. They don't dig fox holes. Their positions are too close together. The guys spend too much time sitting around and chatting. I get the story needed them to talk to each other but there is a lack of urgency. Once the Japanese get across from God knows where, it becomes an old western where the barbaric Indians get mow down. This is an average old fashion wartime war movie.
There is a little too much talking and the people are moving a little too slowly. The Japs are coming. They need to move faster to blow up the bridge. The movie continues to have various issues. They have a fire behind them shining a light on their positions. They continue to have a lackadaisical attitude which defeats the tension of the situation. They don't dig fox holes. Their positions are too close together. The guys spend too much time sitting around and chatting. I get the story needed them to talk to each other but there is a lack of urgency. Once the Japanese get across from God knows where, it becomes an old western where the barbaric Indians get mow down. This is an average old fashion wartime war movie.