Kelly's Heroes

Very entertaining war movie with just the right touch of Vietnam-era cynicism

Excellent World War 2 movie that isn't so much about the war, but what motivates men. When Big Joe gets upset at the captain for giving them 3 days off but nothing to do, you get a picture painted that life isn't normal. The ensemble cast really does well. I don't think Telly Savalas was acting when he took these roles like Big Joe -- it is who he is. Loved Donald Sutherland has the flower child tank driver. He showed a lot of the same traits as Hawkeye in _M.A.S.H._ of the same year but I loved the, "always with the negative waves" line. Kelly's Heroes in a way mirrors _Saving Private Ryan_ where a small squad of soldiers needs to get behind enemy lines on a mission of a non-traditional nature. They all stay true to the cause but for selfish reasons. Great movie, groovy soundtrack, and watch for Gavin Mcleod of _Love Boat_ fame as the mechanical genius.