I will not repeat the other comments , on content of film just delve into what Biggest problem with people watching this film now might be and that is where and when it was set, for the time directing ,acting and script was very good. But modern audiences have seen scripts similar, rip offs, done with modern effects, more money and more violence so the film comes across as old and tired ? At the time David niven was a Oscar winner had multiple awards and considering this was in his twilight years he played the part wonderfully, nowadays a 65 year old man has cosmetic surgery, does weights, trained in fighting etc if this is his type of role, he was 65 playing 65 frail man. Pretending to be a war hero, which he was in real life, and he goes above and beyond to save his ward. Just watch it , do not be clouded by today's standards and cgi etc films, sit back and enjoy the scenery, the cities and villages that no longer exist, with no prejudices and you will find you will have watched a film that may find you looking up his other films and prove you do not need a death count in the hundreds to enjoy a film.