The Men is a profoundly moving film, mainly because it bears a resemblance to life that is rare in Hollywood films.

Producer Stanley Kramer turns to the difficult cinematic subject of paraplegics, so expertly treated as to be sensitive, moving and yet, withal, entertaining and earthy-humored.

Even in his first movie, Brando's ability to transcend mediocre material is very much in evidence.

…remains an important issue-based film; like The Best Years of Our Lives, it reminds us of the human cost of war…