Surprisingly respectful for a movie with entitled tourists as protagonists. Also some definitely insightful political dialogues regarding the justifications of dictators. The ending, which probably would've been considered conservative at the time, strikes me as pretty apt in this time of fetishization of left-wing so-called revolutionaries. Nice to see Jose Ferrer in an actual role; I know he's one of the most respected actors of all time but previously I'd only seen him in Lawrence of Arabia.
Carne's version is exponentially more charming and engaging, but on the plus side this has Fonda and Price. Overall it feels pretty maudlin and leaves a yucky aftertaste. How do you mess up Beethoven's 7th?
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