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For Whom the Bell Tolls (1943) [ReUp]

Posted By: Someonelse
Date: 24 Feb 2015 12:59:00
For Whom the Bell Tolls (1943) [ReUp]

For Whom the Bell Tolls (1943)
DVD9 | ISO | NTSC 4:3 | Cover + DVD Scan | 02:45:05 | 7,52 Gb
Audio: English AC3 2.0 @ 192 Kbps | Subtitles: French, Spanish
Genre: Adventure, Drama

Director: Sam Wood
Stars: Gary Cooper, Ingrid Bergman, Akim Tamiroff

Spain in the 1930s is the place to be for a man of action like Robert Jordan. There is a civil war going on and Jordan who has joined up on the side that appeals most to idealists of that era – like Ernest Hemingway and his friends – has been given a high-risk assignment up in the mountains. He awaits the right time to blow up a bridge in a cave. Pilar, who is in charge there, has an ability to foretell the future. And so that night she encourages Maria, a young girl ravaged by enemy soldiers, to join Jordan who has decided to spend the night under the stars.

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The first thing I thought after finishing this film was, "Why the hell didn't this win Best Picture???" I ran and found my Academy Awards Handbook, ripped it open to 1943, and said, "Oh. Yeah." "Casablanca" won that year.

Anyway, I would say that this is nearly as good, although it seems somewhat dated, where "Casablanca" has something eternal about it, which is why it is the best known film from that year (or any year). This film is a grand, sweeping adventure/love story in the tradition of the golden age of Hollywood. The good guys are very good, the bad guys are completely slimy, and the women are both beautiful and loyal (although Bergman's haircut needed work).

For Whom the Bell Tolls (1943) [ReUp]

Robert (Gary Cooper) is an American demolitions expert who is fighting on the side of the communist rebels during the Spanish Civil War. He is sent to blow up an important bridge, and holes up with Pablo and his gang until the designated day. Pablo (Akim Tamiroff) is a weak, loud, drunken man, who rules his camp with an iron fist until the others realize that they can do better. With Robert's silent approval, Pablo's girlfriend Pilar (Katina Paxinou) takes command, and Pablo the coward runs off. He returns, but nobody thinks he's trustworthy except Robert, who always tries to see the good in people.

For Whom the Bell Tolls (1943) [ReUp]

It is not hard for him to see the good in Maria (Ingrid Bergman), a beautiful young woman whose parents were murdered by the loyalists. She is drawn to Robert's worldly demeanor, and it doesn't hurt his chances any that he's the only guy in the camp with any sense of personal hygiene. The two fall in love, but Robert warns her that his dedication to the rebellion is greater than his dedication to her. This statement turns out to be only partly true.

For Whom the Bell Tolls (1943) [ReUp]

Cooper is great as the knowing and weary Robert. His silence speaks volumes about where he has been and what he has seen. I know he is supposed to be based on Hemingway, but he seems more resigned to his fate than Hemingway, at least early in his life. Bergman is a bit of a stretch as the Spanish girl Maria, but her acting talents lift her above the strange casting. All four leads (Cooper, Bergman, Tamiroff, and Paxinou) were Oscar-nominated for their respective roles, but only Paxinou won. This was quite a shock at the time, and still is, because Bergman had cemented her place in history with this role and her even greater, but un-nominated, performance in "Casablanca." She would have to wait until the next year, when she won for the lesser "Gaslight." The film got nine nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director, but only won one.
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For Whom the Bell Tolls (1943) [ReUp]

Reading some of the comments here left me wondering, in some cases, whether the writers had this film confused with some B-movie potboiler. Some have written scathing contumelies with not a single positive remark to be found. It's amazing how differently two people from the same planet, same culture, can view the same thing. For me, this has always been one of my favorite movies, with very few flaws to be found. Gary Cooper could never be accused here (or anywhere else) of over acting. His style has always been one of understatement. He, in fact, was one of the actors who helped change the style of acting from the theatricality of the silents, to the more realistic method still in vogue today. Here, he is perfectly cast (Hemingway would accept no other)–the quiet, stoic, ruggedly handsome American.

For Whom the Bell Tolls (1943) [ReUp]

Ingrid Bergman is my favorite actress, so it's probably hard for me to be objective, but I feel this is one of her greatest roles, playing the damaged, yet still innocent, Maria (it was, in fact, the role for which Bergman felt she would be most remembered). True, her accent could hardly be mistaken for Spanish, but this seems trivial when this is stacked up against her immense talent as an actress. The criticisms about her appearance have no justification at all, as has been pointed out by others. All Spaniards do not look alike. Ms. Bergman is absolutely radiant, luminous, stunningly beautiful. Her scenes with Coop are wonderful. You can see "Roberto's" interest in her immediately, first of a carnal nature, but increasingly with tenderness and concern. Their's is one of the best love stories on film.

For Whom the Bell Tolls (1943) [ReUp]

The supporting characters are superlative; Akim Tamiroff is fine as the once courageous but now cowardly (and possibly treacherous) Pablo; Vladimir Sokoloff as the lovable aging guide–but where did they find Ms. Paxinou? Her Pilar is a fascinatingly vibrant character, full of grit and valor and indomitable courage, and yet capable of being deeply wounded by the thoughtless actions of a child. She apparently never did another film either before or after this one–just taking her well deserved Oscar and slipping away {Edit (Dec. 2005): I've since discovered that Ms. Paxinou DID appear in a few less prominent films after this one.}

For Whom the Bell Tolls (1943) [ReUp]

It's true that war is not romantic, and the film shows some of the horrors of this enterprise. It is also true that it does to some extent romanticize this war in that it emphasizes the self-sacrifice and courage of these people. In any case, I feel most people will find themselves moved by the sacrifices and the doomed romance of the leads. The story has been altered a bit from the wonderful novel, but this is inevitable. Still, it follows it much more closely than most Hollywood filmizations. The scenery is spectacular–the color, the cinematography are top notch, and Victor Young has composed a lush and moving score that wonderfully underscores the action and emotions of the players–his creation being among the best in cinema history. The direction strikes an excellent balance between showing us the details of day to day survival by these hunted insurgents, the suspense of battle, and the growing romance. Some have criticized the dialogue, but I find it quite believable. That last speech of Jordan's and his thoughts right after, have in particular been singled out for scorn. But for me, it is extraordinarily real. He doesn't utter some plasticized ideal of what a parting speech should be–no it's something someone might actually say, filled with simple but heartfelt phrases.

For Whom the Bell Tolls (1943) [ReUp]

Well, dear reader, you simply must see this film. Then judge for yourself whose comments are more accurate–those above, or those who have reviled the film. I know where I'd put my money.
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For Whom the Bell Tolls (1943) [ReUp]

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