One of the most unrealistic, poorly written, ridiculously acted moveies about WWIi ever. Actually comedic.

This pic about a group of saboteurs (leaded by an excellent Gregory Peck) with the mission to destroy the famed Guns of Navarone so the Allied Navy can rescue 2.000 British troopers is one of the best WWII adventure pics of all time, and is especially a great exemple of a war epic of the 60's.

Awesome cast, unrelenting suspense great dialogue,good plot twists. They don't give Oscars for ensemble casts, but Anthony Quinn deserved a supporting for his performance

Can't believe Nevin was second banana, corporal. Great movie, very realistic. NRJ.

Action packed war film before it was cool.

"The Guns of Navarone" is a gripping war adventure that masterfully blends intense action with strong character development. Set during World War II, it follows a group of Allied soldiers on a daring mission to destroy a massive German artillery installation on the Greek island of Navarone. The film features outstanding performances, breathtaking scenery, and a compelling storyline that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. Its well-crafted tension and heroic exploits make it a timeless classic that highlights the courage and ingenuity of those fighting against overwhelming odds.

Hard to beat this movie. Even though its a classic escapist adventure you can really feel the emotional residue of WW2,which was still well within the living memory of the writer, director and actors. They knew all about the sacrifices and hard moral decisions in warfare, and it shows.

This mission requires not only nerves of steel, as a group of soldiers lead a trek on the island of Navarone to destroy two massive cannons! Captain Mallory and his motley band inflitrate the German-occupied island as their personal conflicts over the situation and danger around every corner leading to some complications. Led by the intense Gregory Peck, this movie manages to stay relevant despite the years that have passed, making it an unknown masterpiece!

Classic war film that ranks as one of the best ever produced, thanks to a top notch cast and direction that doesn't shy away from the harsher side of war. The actors are a who's who of stars, from Gregory Peck to David Niven to Anthony Quinn, all who shine in their roles and could have easily been the leads by themselves but actually make an epic ensemble. Behind the camera, director J. Lee Thompson crafts a first rate adventure epic, with plenty of brilliant action set pieces and exotic locations. However, what puts the movie really over is its willingness to show the darker side of war, from cold-blooded killings to using an injured colleague to further the mission. It's not preachy and one could argue the actions were necessary but the film doesn't glamorize war either. All in all, a first rate adventure film like no other.

A WW2 classic that I have seen lots of times but it never gets boring. Sunday afternoon classic action.

A war classic that holds up nicely. The Guns of Navarone takes you on an espionage mission during World War II to blow up Nazi guns. Its themes of ethics in wartime are still relevant and interesting. I found it a little long, but fairly well paced. The practical effects of mini models, controlled explosions, rapid gunfire, and combat injuries look excellent to this day. The fact that they actually shot on location in Greece makes the scenery beautiful and realistic. The Guns of Navarone still looks great. I like the attention to detail in the time accurate costumes to be neat as well. The star of the show is Gregory Peck, but David Niven and Anthony Quinn hold their own against an acting powerhouse. The Guns of Navarone is equally war drama as it is war action. Their discussions as to their war motives and plans are fascinating. This is true to heart acting in every moment. I think any war film fan or history buff will appreciate and enjoy The Guns of Navarone. It's a pretty cool movie, honestly.

Win-win for all involved. Plump, juicy tomatos and alive on the vine.

The most basic war epic. It does nothing original and has very little of interest. It follows all the basic plots and tropes of the genre. Maybe in the 60s it would have been okay but by modern standards this film does not hold up.

Movie-making at it's best: extensive sets, fantastic acting, and a story that keeps you engaged for 2 and a half hours 60 years later.

What a great and wonderful WWII film with an all-star cast of brilliant actors and a very well done script that makes the film's 2 and a half hours fly by! The writing is impeccable and intelligent and there is rarely a dull moment in the film, but character development isn't put on the back burner by any means, as the characters all have their moments within the film. What an action film it is and it really provides on all fronts and is still an exciting and fun watch over 50 years later!

I have seen this movie several times. It has an all star cast who live up to their billing, an intriguing plot ,good special effects and an excellent screen play. Its everything a movie should be and more. Its a refreshing change from the mostly insipid attempts at movies that are produced today. Actors like Peck and Niven, Stewart and Lancaster had a sense of style and class that seems to be lost today.

SO MUCH exposition. Inordinately long with so many unnecessary setting shots and drawn-out pauses.

An exceptional World War II action adventure film. Incredibly fun, fast paced men on a mission war film. It never felt it's two and a half hour runtime. Gregory Peck is a great as the No nonsense leader and hero. The cast is all great, especially Anthony Quinn and David Niven. I mean this is a perfect dad movie and I can't give a higher compliment.

The 'military adventure' film is essentially a dead subgenre; post-Vietnam, it doesn't seem like there is much of a place for excessive entertainment value in military films, as that would serve to disrespect the very real losses in wartime and might invite accusations of the simple, hyper-nationalistic sentiments that were so common in midcentury American cinema. But still, there were plenty of intelligent, complex, and potentially subversive films that explored both the idealism and the harsh reality of World War II; while The Guns of Navarone dips a toe in that pool to a much deeper extent than say, a John Wayne or Audie Murphy flick, it still leans much more heavily towards the slightly melodramatic action-adventure side of its formula. But to that end, it really is a considerable project in terms of scale and quality, featuring big name acting talent and particularly stellar set design (look no further than the muddy cliff top or the wide-angle on-location shots for authenticity that far outstrips most of the film's contemporaries). Though not an all-time classic in terms of complexity (something of a poor man's Bridge on the River Kwai), The Guns of Navarone is still a solid action epic, principally because of its practical effects but also some solid performances from Niven and Quinn. The greatest compliment I can give this film is that despite the considerable runtime, the film was rather brisk and moved along consistently. (3/5)

A proper old school WW2 movie with great actors and a solid story. The final scenes reminded me of Starwars, not sure if George Lucas watched this? A great movie!