This is a different sort of role for Steve McQueen. While he did a bit of light comedy, he's mostly known for very serious films such as "The Great Escape", "The Magnificent Seven" and "Papillon". And perhaps this is the best reason to see the film--to see him in something different.
McQueen is a lieutenant on a naval ship who comes up with a plan--to use the ship's computer to try to crack the secret to a roulette table. In other words, using the computer to predict which slots on the wheel are most likely to hit and when. While this does not seem possible (sure a few spaces MIGHT be more likely--but probably not enough to make it profitable), you just need to accept this and go with the plot. On hand to help is the computer geek (Jim Hutton) and a few others--including the Admiral's very unusual daughter.
The film is not bad and has a few moderately funny scenes. However, none of the laughs are hilarious and the film is not especially memorable--making it a fine time-passer but not much more. It's just a turn off your brain and enjoy sort of light comedy.
McQueen is a lieutenant on a naval ship who comes up with a plan--to use the ship's computer to try to crack the secret to a roulette table. In other words, using the computer to predict which slots on the wheel are most likely to hit and when. While this does not seem possible (sure a few spaces MIGHT be more likely--but probably not enough to make it profitable), you just need to accept this and go with the plot. On hand to help is the computer geek (Jim Hutton) and a few others--including the Admiral's very unusual daughter.
The film is not bad and has a few moderately funny scenes. However, none of the laughs are hilarious and the film is not especially memorable--making it a fine time-passer but not much more. It's just a turn off your brain and enjoy sort of light comedy.