On DVD

The Americanization of Emily

Rated by critic:

Rated by users:

Rated by you:

Christopher Null
Christopher Null founded Filmcritic.com in 1995.
Arthur HIller directed this oddball black comedy (script courtesy of the masterful Paddy Chayefsky), which turns out to have little to do with Emily (Julie Andrews) at all. Rather, the film captures a quirky navy admiral who's intent on having the first casualty at Omaha Beach be a sailor -- and he wants to capture it on film. Lt. Commander James Garner doesn't want to go, and all manner of hijinks ensue. James Coburn steals the show, and rescues it from dated, overblown oblivion.
Newest Oldest Most Replies Most Liked

About This Film from the AMC Movie Guide

Don't Miss