Perry Kate Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!

Incannerax What a waste of my time!!!

Brendon Jones It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

Staci Frederick Blistering performances.

rhklwk-1 My wife and I first saw "The Hill" some thirty years ago, and ever since then, when one of us barks, "STAFF !!!," the other barks, "SUH !!!" Believe me. If you see this movie once, it will change your life. The IMDB reviews are now upwards of 20 years old, and what was true then, is true now: The film is an absolute MASTERPIECE. I am a serious movie buff about serious movies, and I have been trying to think of a movie whose direction is the equal of Sidney Lumet's direction here. I can think of one: "All About Eve" (directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, 1950). But that is the only one I can think of. The dialogue is delivered at a rate not seen or heard since the "screwball" comedies of the 1930s. One of the things that makes Lumet's direction a standout is the fact that there may be a half-dozen actors in the scene, all of them talking at the speed of light. Recommendation: English subtitles! I haven't read much commentary on Harry Andrews' performance as the Sergeant Major. After much reflection over many years, I conclude that his performance is more subtle and nuanced than any other. He is not a sadist, for example, despite his ferocity. From the beginning, he is cautioning moderation ("six times up the hill, no more"), and he continues to do so throughout the movie. (Listen carefully.) And he returns the letters to Stephens. (You will miss it unless you are watching carefully.) He seems genuinely shocked that Staff Williams has maltreated one of the prisoners. In his final scene, he leaves the prisoners' cell muttering to himself, "In my 25 years I have never . . . ." This is the key teaching moment: The British Army will never be the same. And Staff Williams is unmasked as the coward he really is, a not uncommon trait among insecure men who suddenly have a little power over other men. Connery, of course, knows that his cellmates have gone too far, and he very effectively and powerfully expresses his frustration and despair. But, we know it's temporary.I recognized Staff Harris' voice. But, where had I seen and heard him? Then it came to me. He played the elder Robert the Bruce in "Braveheart," thirty years later. Knowing that now, I would not object to a director's cut, where the elder Bruce addresses his son as "Staff!" Nor would I object to the obvious response!. This is one of the best movies ever made.

Jean-Pol Cardin My opinion---With "12 angry men" and "The Hill" Sidney Lumet once again demonstrates the exceptional talent that he has and a filmography to make more than one. Here he has made his movie in a magisterial way, a movie punch showing the absurdity of wars, this movie is to be classified among the movies of anthology of world cinema. There is no need for cells or bars to intensify the pressure and psychological action that oppressed all these prisoners, with "The Hill" S. Lumet denounces this abuse of power and the so-called "therapy" to which the soldiers rebellious to the military hierarchy (whose organization is also denounced). This movie is effective and without concessions, it gives Sean Connery a role to the antipodes of its contemporary James Bond, and that it interpreted in a masterful way. A striking movie that will mark and mark all minds. It is as hallucinating as S.Lumet was able to demonstrate all the power of his movie with a handful of men a hill, sand and more or less two hundred extras, to arrive at a powerful movie, a little in the same reflection as The masterly movie "Johnny Got His Gun" by Dalton Trumbo who also denounced the absurdity of the wars and all his calamities. "The Hill" is a pure masterpiece, a movie that will never be forgotten: A Movie Cult. Thank you, Mr. Lumet.

graham-turner One of the best movies ever made. Compelling story of inmates in a army prison during World War 2. New arrivals have to deal with the heat, a rigid regime and a new Staff guard eager to make a name for himself. A masterclass in character driven drama that makes all action driven, over the top, stunt laden, explosion filled, car-chasing, fight filled flicks pale into insignificance. Sean Connery's best with Ian Bannen, Harry Andrews, Ian Hendry et al all on top notch form. Special mention to Ossie Davis with a sparkling performance. Some people may be put off by the Britishness of it all, but the conflict and the tension is multi-lingual in its hostility of human discord.

cosmonadz Absolutely outstanding. Set during WW2 based in army prison camp in Libya it's the scene of a pure and almost perfect movie. From the acting the dialogue the filming editing characters and how the film glides along effortlessly it's a masterclass. Sean Connery is superb in this tale of ultimate male macho-ism and power struggling army stooges. There is a wonderful supporting cast who all hit the acting nail hard on the head. An ovation for Harry Andrews, Ian Bannen, Ian Hendry, Ossie Davis and many more who turn out performances not to be missed or forgotten. The movie deals with so much and does it in a way where you realise that such topics are still of interest today. I can't say too much with ruining it but the hill is truly a movie that has passed by without any accolade which it so rightly deserves. The brutal punishments dished out combined with the soaring heat and psychological pressures forced upon the soldiers and deserters adds to the tension of the whole movie. If you've missed this movie now is your chance for redemption. It's not often you'll get a chance to watch a classic the first time round without the hype ruining the movie. But here you won't be disappointed. Watch this movie now and be submersed in the heat and drama.