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This is the first James Cagney film I have ever really watched. I was never interested in his movies before because I figured I wouldn't like anything in that style of cinema and because I've heard most Cagney films are the same. I have to say I really liked it. By today's standards for movies, it was not special, but I found it surprisingly entertaining. Cagney did not have the look of a tough guy but he played the part very well.

This, like the other films in the series, is a propaganda film. That being said, it is a very good documentary. This is due to three reasons. 1)Capra was a very good director 2)It is truthful - the information is not skewed by the film's agenda and 3)the battle footage speaks for itself. The narration is a bit overdramatic, but that is typical I think of movies in this era. I enjoyed this and will definitely watch the other films in the series.

While this film is bizarre in many ways, and the details are difficult to figure out, the story was fascinating. Once you understand why all these people keep bothering Max, who is seriously cranky and obviously wants to be left alone, you actually feel sorry for him. The only part I think was weak was the drill to the head thing (those who have seen it know what I mean), but if you suspend disbelief it makes sense.