The Longest Day
The Longest Day
The retelling of June 6, 1944, from the perspectives of the Germans, US, British, Canadians, and the Free French. Marshall Erwin Rommel, touring the defenses being established as part of the Reich's Atlantic Wall, notes to his officers that when the Allied invasion comes they must be stopped on the beach. "For the Allies as well as the Germans, it will be the longest day"
Mister Arn reviewedJune 22, 2025
“The Longest Day” is a sweeping World War II epic, filmed in black and white with a sprawling international cast and dialogue in English, French, and German. It covers the D-Day invasion from multiple viewpoints, offering a near-documentary portrayal of the day’s events. With no central protagonist, the film relies on broad character types rather than deeply developed roles, aiming more for historical scope than emotional resonance. While it lacks the personal intensity of modern war films, its respectful tone and ambitious scale make it a compelling and worthwhile watch.