VeteranLight I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.

CrawlerChunky In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.

Fatma Suarez The movie's neither hopeful in contrived ways, nor hopeless in different contrived ways. Somehow it manages to be wonderful

Philippa All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

Spikeopath Directed by Andrew V. McLaglen and adapted from James Lensor's book, Boarding Party, The Sea Wolves gathers up a gang of stalwart actors and pitches them into a war time drama. Clearly taking its lead from The Wild Geese, pic itself is based on the exploits of the "Calcutta Light Horse" band of men who enacted "Operation Boarding Party" during World War II 1943. Their mission was to scupper German ships that were sending communications to Nazi U-Boats that were sinking British merchant ships. It was a group made up of old volunteers who had the extensive army knowledge needed to make the mission a success. So who to play these wily old soldiers? Enter Messrs Niven, Moore, Howard, Macnee and, erm, Peck, who sneaks in as an honorary Brit.It's all very grand in a robust flag waving way, making the Sanatogen taking men look as heroes being an honourable thing. The formula is adhered to as the men are put through a number of familiar training scenarios whilst showing stiff upper lippery in the process. Roger Moore gets to play James Bond in a war film, in a not wholly convincing romantic sub-plot, and once the mission finally arrives, as the men storm the enemy ships, it's exciting and suspenseful. If only half an hour had been cut out of the run time! For sadly there is not enough material here to sustain a two hour movie, director McLaglen labouring to hold our attention in readiness for that finale. 6/10

verna-a The basic story is great and could have made an exciting film, but this is rather an inept production. I have never seen a greater gallery of distinguished British male actors in one film, but most of them are given very little to do. The only one to distinguish himself with his material is that underrated actor Patrick Allen. Unfortunately he's not on the screen for very long. Peck struggles to be a Brit, Niven is better but looking pretty awful at this stage of his life, Roger Moore is..well..Roger Moore which is just lovely but his stuff with the female spy is extraneous to the story and contributes to the film dragging out and becoming rather boring. It's the sort of film where you get up, go to the kitchen and make a cup of tea at any stage without worrying about what you're missing on screen. Overall there is a lack of quality and authenticity, and some aspects (eg the music, the special effects and the credits) are quite painful. The critical eye was clearly lacking in most facets of this production.

carl-hookings A great film, some of the best actors from the 60s and 70s all together in a well shot, well directed movie. Gregory Peck, David Niven, Patrick Macnee, Trevor Howard, and not forgetting Roger Moore to name just a few of the many great actors in this film. This slightly elderly cast is a delight to watch, not just a tribute to this true story, but to the actors themselves who have brought us so many great movies. I Have watched this movie many times now, and I never get bored. And why would I, it has the delightful Barbara Kellerman as Mrs Cromwell, this was a really good choice, I cant imagine anyone playing this part better. Finally RoyBudds soundtrack, cleverly blended around the fantastic Warsaw Concerto (possibly one of the most exciting pieces of music ever written) gives the film great atmosphere, and feeling especially the scenes with the cunning and ruthless Mrs Cromwell.

max843 What a group of strange reviews. Granted, I am 69 but I just started watching tons of movies since retiring (we had no money growing up). Thank God for cable, especially TCM, AMC and the History Channel. (And to IMDb.com - the first favourite added to my desktop in 1994!)The fact that this is based on a true story made all the difference. Yes, life was like that back then.Re: Mr. Peck's accent - I've known plenty of Englishmen who sounded like that. What odd comments.The locations were great - nice to see something authentic. And I agree, the clothing could have been a bit less modern. Finances were tight all over during WWII.And to say these actors were past their prime! An actor is an actor is an actor - until physically or mentally impaired. (I've felt this way since high school so it is not just compassion for those now in my age group.)All in all, a satisfying experience.