At The Movies

They Were Expendable Age Rating: Approved Runtime: 135 minutes Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer A somber and realistic portrayal of sacrifice, courage, and perseverance among American PT boat crews during the early days of World War II in the Pacific. Ratings: My Rating: 7.8/10 The Dove Foundation: Not Rated IMDb: 7.1/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 95% Metacritic: 86/100 TMDb: 6.9/10 Plot Summary: Set during the opening months of the Pacific War after the attack on Pearl Harbor, They Were Expendable follows Lieutenant John Brickley and his fellow officers serving in the U.S. Navy’s PT boat squadrons in the Philippines. The film focuses on the frustration faced by these men as military leadership initially underestimates the effectiveness of the small, fast attack boats compared to traditional battleships and cruisers. As Japanese forces rapidly advance across the Pacific, the PT crews undertake dangerous missions including reconnaissance, supply transport, rescue operations, and attacks against enemy ...

The Enemy Below Age Rating: Approved Runtime: 98 minutes Studio: 20th Century Fox A tense World War II naval thriller that transforms a deadly cat-and-mouse battle between an American destroyer captain and a German U-boat commander into a deeply human story about honor, leadership, and respect between enemies. Ratings: My Rating: 7.6/10 The Dove Foundation: N/A IMDb: 7.4/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 86% Metacritic: N/A TMDb: 7.0/10 Plot Summary: Set during the Battle of the Atlantic in World War II, The Enemy Below follows Captain Murrell, commander of the American destroyer escort USS Haynes, as he detects and pursues a German U-boat commanded by Captain von Stolberg. What begins as a tactical hunt quickly becomes a psychological duel between two experienced naval officers determined to outthink and outmaneuver one another. As the pursuit continues across the ocean, both captains face mounting pressure from exhaustion, damaged equipment, and the responsibility of protecting their crews. Murrel...

Lt. Robin Crusoe Age Rating: G Runtime: 110 minutes Studio: Walt Disney Productions Franchise: Standalone Franchise Position: N/A A lighthearted Disney adventure that reimagines the classic castaway tale with a naval twist and tropical charm. Ratings: My Rating: 6.2/10 The Dove Foundation: Approved (Family-Friendly) IMDb: 6.5/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 44% Metacritic: N/A TMDb: 6.0/10 Plot Summary: Lt. Robin Crusoe, U.S.N. stars Dick Van Dyke as Lt. Robin Crusoe, a resourceful but somewhat overconfident naval pilot who is stranded on a deserted island after ejecting from his jet. Determined to maintain order and efficiency even in isolation, Crusoe approaches survival with engineering precision, constructing elaborate shelter systems and mechanical conveniences. His solitude ends when he discovers a chimpanzee he names Floyd and later encounters a mysterious woman, Wednesday (played by Nancy Kwan), who has also been stranded. Cultural misunderstandings and comedic mishaps follow as Crusoe att...