Yanks (1979)

A story that's too fascinating to pass by...

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

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.

The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

I have seen yanks a number of times now over a period of years. I wrote because I cant believe it gets 6.4 and I have given it an 8. John Scleissenger and Colin Welland do a great job on this film, trying to create a period peace that captures the time. Its also a beautiful love story with Lisa Eichman and Richard Gere at the centre of it, the chemistry and love story between them is there from the minute they step on screen together, and Lisa's family and background it also really well played.its a long film but I don't find it long and it tries to show all that was going on in England from 1943-44 when America entered the war, and times were so difficult and dangerous, a fitting tribute to those who lived through those times

This is not a perfect film, but it was made at the end of an era when films about World War II were made for veteran audiences. Movies like Tora Tora Tora and the Battle of Britain were about battles and almost completely ignored the human stories. Yanks is a pioneer in the genre of wartime humanism. Without Yanks we would not have films like: Hope & Glory, Swing Shift, The Pianist, Mrs. Henderson Presents, Bon Voyage, Charlotte Grey, Radio Days, Das Boot, Rosenstasse, Downfall, Black Book, and even Schindler's List.Adding to the strength of the new genre is a certain authenticity the film maintains. From the unabashed male nudity in the showers to the grimy black Victorian buildings of pre Thatcher Britain. Perhaps it's because the film was made when any Brit over the age of 45 would remember the era very clearly, so it wasn't as much of a history film when it was made as it is now. Despite its authentic feel, the period details are not always correct. The men's hairstyles are too long for servicemen and there are other little flaws in the costuming, hairstyles, and props. However, the film's worst problem is the editing. The movie looks like it was a much longer film that was cut down - and that is exactly what happened. The half hour that was removed from the final cut made every story choppy and incomplete. The romance is on again/off again without explanation, and some scenes seem to be thrown in that are unrelated to the storyline, like the black soldiers at the dance hall. Either a different edit or director's cut would improve the film considerably. Despite these issues, the film is still an important one, and worthy of watching.

I gave 6 stars but I'm sure the first hour would be worth another 3. That's right I missed the first hour! I have not been to war but did 18 month of military service in 1962 and also seen many war movies. And I appreciated very much this movie. What caught my attention as I turned on the TV was someone looking much like Richard Gere... In such a movie? I had no idea so kept on watching and enjoyed every minutes of it. Yes I like Gere's effort both he and his "girl" gave an excellent and very believable performance. I won't repeat some of the previous comments already said about some very impressive scenes but it's all there. Oh I did not say, yes I'm a fan of Richard Gere and thanks to IMDb I know a lot more about him now. I'd like him to make a movie call "the day of the gerbil" It could be very entertaining and be use as a counter pay-back. Well It's really 9 stars for me

My children were just babies when I saw this movie at the theater in 1979. I really loved it and have all these years. I guess the romance and the finality of goodbyes, not knowing what could happen made it all the more intense. The racism scene was hard to watch, very hard. I am sure things like that went on though. It is a treasure in my huge movie collection. I hope someday to visit England and be able to see some of the towns that were in this movie.Richard Gere is a wonderful Actor and this was the very first time I had heard about him or had ever seen him in a movie.He brought a realism to this part, he was a perfect guy to play an American soldier! Talking about it has made me want to look at it tonight!!