Burgess Meredith is one of cinema's most passive heroes as war correspondent Ernie Pyle, who spends most of Story of G.I. Joe gazing admiringly at his enlisted companions or shedding a quiet tear over their demise. A young Robert Mitchum provides much-needed vitality as his soldier-friend who rises through the ranks as his unit travels from Africa to Europe. Strangely, as far as I can recall not one enemy soldier is shown on screen. Despite its basis in fact, the use of stereotypical characters prevents this effort from standing out.
Review of Story of G.I. Joe
