Infamousta brilliant actors, brilliant editing

HottWwjdIam There is just so much movie here. For some it may be too much. But in the same secretly sarcastic way most telemarketers say the phrase, the title of this one is particularly apt.

KnotStronger This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.

Cassandra Story: It's very simple but honestly that is fine.

lgreatoreau Based on the BBC comedy that began in 1968 and ran for nine years, this feature released by Cloumbia Pictures is basically a retelling of a few of the early episodes of the series but with a new ending. The TV cast recreate their roles for the big-screen, and as other reviewers have said, it is the best of the spin-off films of British TV comedies of that era. The regular cast are ably supported by some great guests actors, such as the late,great, beloved Bernard Archard as General Fullard, Michael Knowles-who had appeared in the series as military officers, Fred Griffiths as a cheeky steeplejack, Liz Frazer replacing Janet Davies of the TV series, as Mrs Pike and a small but nice role for John Baskcomb as the Mayor of Warmington. Dr Who will remember him for his role in Terror Of The Autons. A lovely recreation of the period is created by Terry Knight art department work and the period feel is enhanced by a wonderful music score from the under-rated Wilfred Burns, who as well as capturing the sound of late 30's/40's dance band also provides dramatic cues and a delightful 'dusk' theme as (SPOILER ALERT) as the Captain, Wilson and Jones ride the General's horse back to camp. The cue is a mixture of the period's slow dance/jazz band and woodwind to evoke a 'Crossing the prairie' feel. There are some beautiful nighttime and day-for-night shots courtesy of Terry Maher's photography. What a shame he did not move into major features.

Jackson Booth-Millard If you have never seen the TV series, or you want to know how it all started, then watch this comedy film. Basically Captain George Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe) sets up the World War II home guard from many volunteer Walmington-on-Sea town residents, including Sgt. Arthur Wilson (John Le Mesurier), LCpl. Jack Jones (Clive Dunn), Pte. James Frazer (John Laurie), Pte. Joe Walker (James Beck), Pte. Charles Godfrey (Arnold Ridley) and Pte. Frank Pike (Ian Lavender). The story basically sees the clumsy, near-witless and always enjoyable troops tackling the Nazi invasion of their town, and they go through many amusing slapstick moments to try and stop them. Also starring Liz Fraser as Mavis Pike, Bernard Archard as Maj. Gen. Fullard, Derek Newark as Regimental Sergeant-Major, Bill Pertwee (Jon's brother) as A.R.P. Warden Hodges, Frank Williams as Vicar, Edward Sinclair as Mr. Yeatman the Verger, Anthony Sagar as Police sergeant and Pat Coombs as Mrs. Hall. The programme was number 4 on Britain's Best Sitcom, Captain Mainwaring was number 29 on The World's Greatest Comedy Characters, and he was number 21 on The 100 Greatest TV Characters, the Christmas Special (My Brother & I) was number 46 on The 100 Greatest Christmas Moments, and the programme was number 13 on The 100 Greatest TV Programmes. Worth watching!

sandra small The film adaptation of Dad's Army exemplifies war as almost a joyous farce, and thus far removed from reality.It is in this film that Dad's Army illustrates how the Home Guard was a propaganda manoeuvre brought about as a means to induce a sense of patriotism among the British people. Therefore all Dad's Army had to defend the country was indeed propaganda, and little else.The propaganda induced patriotism has subsequently been undermined by the Hollywood hijacking of this piece of Britain, which ironically the Nazi's did not succeed in doing.I like the fact that Auther Low's character points out that it was in fact the Nazi's Britain fought against, thereby indicating that the German people were as much victims as us Brits in World War Two.As for the comedy aspect of the film, it is improved upon for Columbia pictures. Left to the BBC it would look more amateurish.Overall, an interesting look at how patriotism via propaganda roused the British spirit during WW2 for the purpose of defence. But what was being defended, and for what purposes, and for whom? These are what begs the questions.

Theo Robertson This is just like the classic TV comedy , in fact it`s exactly like the classic TV comedy and your opinion of this film version all comes down to what you thought of the show . My own opinion is that it`s a little bit too gentle for my taste , but unlike many film spin offs from TV shows at least it`s recognisable with the characters played by the same actors who played them on television , compare this with the big screen versions of THE FUGITIVE , LOST IN SPACE etc The film is basically split into three parts . The first part sets up the formation of the home guard platoon , the continuity here differs slightly from the first episode broadcast in 1968 but it is rather similar to the original episode , the second part features the platoon going on a training excersise while the third part features a hostage situation with some downed Luftwaffe crew . I don`t know if it`s coincidence but the best remembered episode of the series was the one featuring a U-Boat crew in a hostage situation , the two plots are very very similar .So to sum up if you loved the BBC`s DADS ARMY you`ll certainly like this film version