"Nobody has ever escaped from Stalag 17. Not alive, anyway."
A group of Sergeants are kept as war prisoners at the German military camp Stalag 17 during World War II. The German officers continuously catch them in their schemes of escape, leading the prisoners to believe that there is a mole in their group.
I was thoroughly entertained by this film. It wasn't quite what I expected a war movie to be, but it was definitely a pleasant surprise. Though it contained some dramatic scenes, it was mostly a comedy, and probably an accurate portrayal of what the prisoners at the Stalag 17 were like. The characters were diverse and interesting, and kept my attention throughout the movie. I especially liked J.J. Sefton; William Holden did a wonderful job as the witty and independent Sergeant, accused by the other prisoners of giving the Germans information.
Though a few of the lines were corny and outdated, they of course added to the classic 50's charm the film possessed. I thought the movie was an interesting combination of comedy and drama, and with that, my immediate rating is a solid 7.2.
Characters: 7.5/10
Acting: 7/10
Storyline: 7.2/10
Entertainment Value: 7.4/10
Immediate Rating: 7.2/10
Total Score: 36.3/50
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