ability to beget children varies in individual cases, but was unlikely overall. (Late in the film, Ellen asks Dr. Brock about children—or more specifically, her parents' desire for grandchildren.) Upon release, The Men received generally positive reviews, particularly for its screenplay. On Rotten Tomatoes the film has an approval rating of 77% based on reviews from 13 critics. Bosley Crowther of The New York Times gave the film a positive review and wrote: "Stern in its intimations of the terrible consequences of war, this film is a haunting and affecting, as well as a rewarding, drama to have at this time." Variety also gave a favorable review, and noted: "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." Brando's screen debut received much praise, and The Hollywood Reporter acclaimed him as “an important new star in the Hollywood horizon." Variety saw it differently: "Brando fails to deliver with the necessary sensitivity and inner warmth which would transform an adequate portrayal into an expert one. Slight speech impediment which sharply enhanced his 'Streetcar' role jars here. His supposed college graduate depiction is consequently not completely convincing." In 1950, The New York Times' Bosley Crowther covered the film in several articles. Reissue The film was reissued by National Telefilm Associates under the title Battle Stripe together with the 1943 Lewis Milestone film The North Star which was renamed Armored Attack. Accolades Carl Foreman was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Writing, Story and Screenplay. The National Board of Review placed the film on its annual list of the ten best movies of the year. The film is recognized by the American Film Institute in these lists: 2005: AFI's 100 Years...100 Cheers – Nominated See also List of American films of 1950 References External links 1950 films 1950 romantic drama films American romantic drama films American black-and-white films Films scored by Dimitri Tiomkin Films about paraplegics or quadriplegics Films directed by Fred Zinnemann Films produced by Stanley Kramer Films about veterans Films set in hospitals Films with screenplays by Carl Foreman United Artists films War romance films American World War II films 1950s English-language films 1950s American films