This was a high budget film featuring some of the best Stars MGM had available. Considering what it should have been, it ended up being very disappointing.
A large part of the problem is that the script depends on the sexual dynamics between Greer Garson's character and both Robert Taylor and Lew Ayers. Sadly, at least in this picture, Garson has absolutely no sex appeal. The film falls completely flat in the scenes she shares with Robert Taylor. There is no chemistry between the two leads. Garson poses through every scene articulating her lines ever so carefully. She ends up becoming very very boring.
The other problem with the picture is a preposterous plot point which no one would believe in a minute. Though, I would encourage you to listen carefully to the line Garson delivers at the very end of the film.
Should you watch the film? I think it is worth watching simply because it features Robert Taylor and Greer Garson in their prime. But do have realistic expectations.
A large part of the problem is that the script depends on the sexual dynamics between Greer Garson's character and both Robert Taylor and Lew Ayers. Sadly, at least in this picture, Garson has absolutely no sex appeal. The film falls completely flat in the scenes she shares with Robert Taylor. There is no chemistry between the two leads. Garson poses through every scene articulating her lines ever so carefully. She ends up becoming very very boring.
The other problem with the picture is a preposterous plot point which no one would believe in a minute. Though, I would encourage you to listen carefully to the line Garson delivers at the very end of the film.
Should you watch the film? I think it is worth watching simply because it features Robert Taylor and Greer Garson in their prime. But do have realistic expectations.