I’d willingly go anywhere with that man, even into danger. Errol Flynn plays Major Nelson, and he’s part of a group of fifty commandos who parachute into Burma with the goal of destroying a Japanese radar station. The mission itself is successful, but while they wait for an airlift out, they're attacked by the Japanese and have to make their way through the jungle, battling both the environment and the enemy. There were two truly excellent war movies released in 1945; one was John Ford’s big film starring John Wayne, *They Were Expendable*, and the other is this lesser-known Raoul Walsh film. It's full of accurate military details and moves at a perfect speed, making *Objective, Burma!* both exciting and incredibly tense. This also offers Errol Flynn one of his best performances. He sheds his usual charming rogue image to give a direct and emotionally powerful portrayal that demonstrates he was a serious actor. With minimal patriotic speeches, thanks to the story by Alvah Bessie, the film is also strong in its technical aspects. Franz Waxman's score creates tension and uneasiness, blending well with the sound team’s impressive work capturing the sounds of the jungle. It’s wonderful to be able to hear it now with modern home theater systems. James Wong Howe’s cinematography really brings the jungle to life, which is quite remarkable considering much of the film was shot at the L.A. Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. When it first came out in America, the movie did well both with critics and audiences. However, people here in Britain weren't as enthusiastic. They were upset about the lack of recognition given to British involvement in the Burmese operation, which led to the film being banned in the UK until 1952. Later, new prints were released with an introduction acknowledging other forces involved in the campaign. That seems like a pretty neat way to resolve things overall. It's a fantastic movie that always stays focused on its central story, and it’s readily accessible now on various formats, so there’s really no reason not to watch it. 9/10

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