Appointment In Berlin

Poor dvd video transfer
I'd give this film 4 stars for content but only 1 star for video quality. It's an interesting World War II film. George Sanders is at his usual suave best. HOWEVER...the film to dvd transfer is poor. It is slightly out of focus and the images are not sharp. While the dvd makes no claim to having been remastered, there is no excuse for this. When recording this film from a recent Turner Classic Movies telecast the image was sharp and crisp. Bottom line: unless you're a real fan--skip this one and save your money.

Surprising Idealist
My first exposure to George Sanders was as the cousin of Rebecca in the film of that name and it seemed that every time I saw him thereafter he played the same smarmy role. I was delighted to discover him in various movies of The Saint where he was no longer the villain; however he still displayed a rather world-weary cynicism. Appointment in Berlin is the first movie I've seen in which Sanders plays an idealistic young hero and it was very appealing. I read somewhere that Sanders didn't enjoy the role of leading man and preferred villainous roles. Too bad. He had the same kind of effortless charm that Cary Grant later rode to stardom.

I love these 1940s movies. There is an elegance, and a grace and sophistication about them that is entirely lost in modern movies. Actresses in 1940s movies particularly portrayed women at their best. They had beautifully modulated voices, perfect carriage and grace of movement. They were strong and self-sufficient. Contrast women as...

Great WWII Film
George Sanders, as always, plays the role as intended. Solid performances by all, and a interesting storyline for those who enjoy WWII dramas.

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