EW picks four films for Father’s Day
The Dirty Dozen
The classic ensemble action film, in which director Robert Aldrich
combined patriotism with melting-pot individualism. Watch Marvin whip a
bunch of convicts into a Nazi-fighting machine; enjoy acting styles
ranging from John Cassavetes' Method madness to Jim Brown's elegant
athleticism.
The Seven-Ups
This thriller about undercover cops, directed by French Connection producer Philip D'Antoni, features a spectacular set piece: a car chase
through Manhattan onto the George Washington Bridge that rivals any auto
mayhem put on screen, including Connection's speed-demon driving.
Casualties of War
Brian De Palma's underrated exploration of the tortuous moral questions
surrounding the Vietnam War. Fox, in his best screen role, holds his own
opposite Penn as grunts under fire; the screenplay by playwright (and
vet) David Rabe is both thoughtful and action-packed.
Con Air
This new extended edition is a lower-down Dirty Dozen. Nic Cage is no
Lee Marvin, but for wild action scenes, over-the-top villainy from the
likes of John Malkovich, and big-bang explosions courtesy of producer
Jerry Bruckheimer, this blockbuster is lots of good, loud fun.
