I don't understand why this movie has such a low rating here. I've been watching Volunteers since I was a kid and I always loved it. Tom Hanks is brilliant in my opinion and he's the best part of the film. I also like how the movie takes weird turns into Indiana Jones territory. Yep. Pretty damn good. My only complaint about the film is that John Candy is a little wasted in his role, but he makes the most of it.
shareI totally agree. I just showed this film to my wife and a friend and it was funnier than ever. I love how it riffs from other films of the day like Temple of Doom. Tom Hanks is excellent as is Gedde Wantanabe. I think Tim Thomerson is great fun too. Him and "Mike". ^_~
shareTotally agree. Some classic lines in it. Hanks was great
shareCan't be more agree with the OP!
Prostitute: What the *beep* are you doing?
Johnny: I'm gonna kill a bunch of people.
By far one of the best comedies I've ever seen. Lawrence is da man in this. I own this, and I can't believe it when people say they've never seen it. So I love watching them watch Volunteers and laugh. Hidden gem!
shareYep. It's a period piece. But it's a much better period piece than -many- of the Bill Murray/Harold Ramis-style movies of that era (on which it is obviously modeled.)
I give it an 8.
Favourite quote: 'They want to use me like a woman. Well then, you'll just have to take it like a man.' :D