I watched this movie for the first time and then read a few of the reviews. Not to call out any of the reviewers, as we all have our opinions, but I felt this was, for the most part, a very hokey film about basic training. I tried to keep in mind the year it was produced, but found some of the scenes entirely unrealistic. When the recruits first arrived and are greeted by Sergeants Ryan & Holt, there is a lot of talking in formation, smiling, and friendly chit chat back and forth with the sergeants. During formations in the barracks, the recruits are casually talking with the sergeants. In other scenes during basic training, there was gum chewing, fights, and other instances that I just found too hard to believe. I will concur with another review which called in something to the effect of a summer camp for adults. It some scenes, it was just too silly to take seriously.
It's somewhat entertaining, but there are far more realistic movies covering basic training. This movie didn't even come close, not once, to what I experienced October 1969, Fort Bragg, NC. Not even remotely close, but then again, maybe this was how it was in the early 50's?? Anyone?
It's somewhat entertaining, but there are far more realistic movies covering basic training. This movie didn't even come close, not once, to what I experienced October 1969, Fort Bragg, NC. Not even remotely close, but then again, maybe this was how it was in the early 50's?? Anyone?