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

There should be no 'negative waves' here. The stand out performance - Donald Sutherland plays the role of a 1960s hippie, transported back to WWII as a tank commander and somehow it works. I've always enjoyed this movie (I watched it first in the cinema when it was released), whilst realising over time that it takes some liberties with the scenario.

Not your typical WWII movie.

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.

I liked the dysfunction in the army group. It's a long movie. It's a stupid movie.

An absolutely great movie....it's got everything....including Archie Bunker