JohnnyLee1 Mostly unconvincing Hollywood treatment of psychosis is over the top. Characters are really stereotypes moved around to dramatise the plot. The acting fortunately saves the film from being boring. Van Johnson solid as always but beside whom Bogart appears over-dramatic. (viewed 10/16)

Claudio Carvalho The spoiled newly graduated Ensign Willie Keith (Robert Francis) is assigned to the sloppy minesweeper USS Caine commanded by Comdr. DeVriess (Tom Tully) and befriends Lt. Steve Maryk (Van Johnson) and Lt. Tom Keefer (Fred Mac Murray). Comdr. DeVriess is popular with the officers and crew but Keith does not like him. Keith likes when DeVriess is replaced by the veteran Lt. Cmdr. Philip Francis Queeg (Humphrey Bogart), who demands discipline on board. But soon Kefer notes that Queeg is paranoid and coward and induces Maryk and Keith to meet Admiral Halsey and to disclose Queeg´s behavior and paranoia. However, Keefer backs down when they are ready to meet Halsey afraid of being misunderstood and punished. Later a typhoon hits the USS Caine, Queeg freezes in the wheelhouse and Maryk relieves Queeg of command, supported by Keith. They have to face a court-martial for mutiny and only the lawyer Lt. Barney Greenwald (Jose Ferrer) accepts to defend them in court."The Caine Mutiny" is a fictional film about mutiny on board of a minesweeper in the World War II with magnificent performances. The plot is engaging, with life on board of a ship during WWII and also a court-martial in a military court in time of war. This film received nominations for important categories of the Oscar but won no awards. My vote is eight.Title (Brail): "A Nave da Revolta" ("The Ship of the Rebellion")

elvircorhodzic THE CAINE MUTINY is an extremely tense war drama based on several personal drama elements, conflict of male temperament, courage, duty and cowardice. A completely irrelevant romance pervaded the story. It does not cause a lot of damage, but it complicates the scenario. The plot is located on the Pacific battleground of World War II and describes the mutiny of the crew of the US destroyer-minesweeper USS Caine provoked by new and mentally unbalanced captain.This is an intriguing film, which in some parts causes anxiety. Characterization is good and relations between the protagonists are quite complex. Set design is quite expensive, considering that it does not help the credibility of the story. The music is pretty powerful trump card. The picture and staff were at times impressive. Theatricality at the end of the film is quite a surprise, the existence of a sort of anticlimax also.Van Johnson as Lieutenant Steve Maryk is the prime suspect and savior at the same time. He is alarmed officer who attempted to solve a complex problem. Fred MacMurray as Lieutenant Tom Keefer is fascinating as dwelt type of villain and an epitome of cowardice. Humphrey Bogart as Lieutenant Commander Philip Francis Queeg is the most complex character in the film. Quite a mysterious protagonist, who is lost in his own paranoia and hysteria. Robert Francis as Ensign Willis Seward "Willie" Keith is a romantic ensign who has a problem with his superiors. Very bad characterization, especially considering how much attention was given to the relationship between the mother and the son, who were eventually left undefined. José Ferrer as Lieutenant Barney Greenwald is quite interesting in the role of lawyer. I have impression that he was a lawyer to everyone in this film. The protagonist who brings understanding and insight into the story in a rather...strange wayGood war atmosphere does not guarantee a good movie, but this war drama is worth watching.

gavin6942 When a US Naval captain (Humphrey Bogart) shows signs of mental instability that jeopardizes the ship, the first officer relieves him of command and faces court martial for mutiny.Although this was relatively late in Bogart's career, it probably ranks among his best roles. Is his character crazy? Maybe, maybe not. But he is certainly paranoid, and Bogart plays it to a tee without going over the top. Well, done, sir. I am sorry they gave you the Oscar for "African Queen" and not here.This film is a touch of "Mister Roberts" and a touch of courtroom drama. The blend is excellent, and a very enjoyable film. The strawberry incident is particularly fun and a powerful scene. It just grabs the viewer and holds them in.