Sure, it's no "Schindler's List", but I don't even try to judge this movie on the same level with Spielberg's other masterpieces. I judge it for what it is, a funny, silly, ensemble comedy, with some great scenes (come on, you've got to admit it, there are some classic scenes in this movie!). It's lighthearted, and a nice period piece, and whenever I catch it while flipping around the dial, I have to sit and watch the whole thing.
shareIt is a masterpiece. I have no idea as to why people voted anything less than an 7, it's a 10 for me, a comedy classic!
shareI love this movie.
"What form of lunatic is that?"
I like it too. It's very much like Magical Mystery Tour but only in a different context. I don't know if the Beatles' film was the actual inspiration too for this production. I recall Paul McCartney once mentioning Spielberg in some interview telling how much Spielberg appreciates MMT.
Reality television spoils fiction.
When I don't like a movie, I can pick it to pieces, but when I like a movie, I don't try to analyze why. I like steak better than oatmeal,,, it's just a matter of taste. I've seen this movie a dozen times, like everything about it and it never gets old.
Slim Pickens in the head, pretending like he's forcing the Cracker Jack compass out,,,,, drops his boot in the bowl,,, the Japs listening at the door come busting in,,,,, come on now,,,, that's funny...
Truly one of the most under rated films of all time.
Why this film is so hated and a piece of *beep* like Big Trouble in Little China is loved I'll never understand.
"God Hates Us All"
I don't think that anyone needs to apologize for liking this movie. It's a good movie. So many great performances.
shareI love both '1941' and 'BTiLC'...
shareSure, it's no "Schindler's List",......I judge it for what it is, a funny, silly, ensemble comedy, with some great scenes
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No need to be sorry about something you enjoy. It wasn't meant to be a SCHINDLER'S LIST and far more entertaining and enjoyable than Spielberg's bland masterpiece. 1941 is what it is, and it sure is visually awesome and impressive to look at. It may be silly and absurd, but so is the pandemonium of war.
I am glad some people like this movie. A lot of effort clearly went in to it and while it fell flat for me it is good to know some people gained enjoyment from it.
There is nothing wrong with "lighthearted" and "nice", I just feel that such a movie shouldn't last over two hours.
IMHO People shouldn't apologise for liking or disliking something. It's just opinions.
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I saw this movie with a group of friends in a theater when it was released. I laughed so hard my sides ached! This is the only film where I laughed so much that that happened! I got the in-jokes with the Jerry Lewis character, the National Lampoon humor, Belushi and Aykroyd's clowning around, the stunning (for the time) special effects, and so on.
Later, I was fascinated by the extra scenes in the TV version, and I never understood why it "failed" at the box office. (Spielberg's office insists it eventually broke even.) I blame the marketing. Universal brought in Columbia Pictures money because it got cold feet on the budget, and I think they studios had more money by the film failing than if it was a moneymaker.
I loved this movie as well.
It was just so over the top, you can't help but laugh.