TUNES OF GLORY is an engaging little character study of life in the Scottish army, featuring strong performances from a well established cast. Alec Guinness gives the most arresting performance here and it's certainly a novelty to see him ginger haired, boisterous and speaking with a thick Scots accent. However, the film's heart belongs to John Mills, giving a stern yet sensitive performance that reminded me of the Japanese stone face you see in the yakuza genre. A seasoned cast bring the tale to life, and there's more depth here than in a dozen STAR WARS; no wonder Guinness preferred to be remembered for the likes of this.
Review of Tunes of Glory
