i saw this film when it first come out . i like it then and i like it now . some argue that it a little too heavy on the patriotism . but if you remember it be make at a time when we weren not sure how the war would come out and the context keep patriotism in perspective . back then most everyone support the war effort and the doubter keep their doubt to themselves . there be virtually no family without at least one member in the service and most of the non service people work in defense job . so proudly we hail be a timely film when it be make and 60 plus year later it message be still relevant a an historical event .