A rollicking film, full of friendly hijinks and malevolent enemies, Gunga Din leans heavily on the appeal of the three sergeants at the center of the action — played by Victor McLaglen, Cary Grant, and Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. — with their good-natured pranks and mutual loyalty and love, but the whole is given depth and pathos by the dedication of the poor water-carrying title character, played with conviction and sympathy by Sam Jaffe. Eduardo Ciannelli does a fine job as the leader of the Thugs, imbuing that character with understandable motivation as well. Simply one of the best adventure movies ever.

  Highly recommended! Otto finds this one pleasing enough to relax.

Movie 18 for 2021.