If you read the message boards on here. There is almost hate for a film that pretty much all the people posting haven't seen.
Let's be honest if you are under 30 then maybe it's not going to be your thing.
If you're into Anchorman 2 it's probably not your thing.
I thought it was a great cast, a reasonable script and a fun nights entertainment.
I am specifically on here today because of the score it's got which IMO is unfair.
It's a 6.5 to 7 out of 10.
Give it a go.
It's a very poorly put together film with a fantastic cast but they need a good script to work with something they did not get.
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Yes a fantastic cast, poor plot. Too much Catherine Zeta-Jones. It literally felt like a 30 minute show stretched out to 100 minutes.
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In answer to the question, I think a lot of people see it as tampering with a sacred text, and getting talented actors to impersonate well-loved actors playing the well-loved characters that the original actors had made their own and which the new actors cannot hope to equal. Instead of, you know, giving us something original.
That was my initial feeling, anyway, and I got the impression from other people's posts that I'm not alone in this.
Add to this the trailer is crushingly unfunny. "Right men, we're about to encounter the enemy," says the fake Mainwaring, and it turns out to be a cow. Ooh my sides! And for some incomprehensible reason the fake Mainwaring has his arms outstretch and tied to a pole, with (not at all) hilarious results - hey, maybe it actually is funny in context. (I'm constantly bemused by why trailers for comedies so often include contextless jokes that only work in context.)
But I'll see it eventually, and maybe I'll be won over. It's not as if they're remaking The Wicker Man with Nicolas Cage in the lead role.
That's the clock done, now for the chairs.
In principle the only way to remake such a beloved series is to use entirely different types of actors. There is no way that any other actor can duplicate Mainwaring, or Corporal Jones. Very fine actors the doppleggangers are, but they will never be the same characters. So please don't try.
Having said that, the main problem with the film is a poor script.
Anchorman 2 is rated ad 6.3 on here, Dads Army at 5.6. My point really is Dads Army is not a bad film. Obviously it's not
'Some Like It Hot' funny but it's got to be worth a watch if you liked the original.
Not sure what the issue is with CZ Jones but Ii enjoyed her character and what she added to it.
I saw one reviewer say why didn't they just remake the original film well I can only imagine the derision if they had done that.
They are all very good actors turning in pretty good performances in a relatively
fun film.
I think it's worth a watch.
As I've said elsewhere, I think the problem is people are viewing it as a "remake", rather than a "retake", and therefore comparing it to, and expecting it to be, the original series (which is understandable to an extent).
Whereas the cast and producers of the film have made it very clear they don't want to just produce an imitation of the original - more their own take on it - and personally I think they achieve that. The film shows a lot of respect and makes numerous points of reference to the original, whilst being done sufficiently differently to make it work as a standalone feature.
The problem is that it is unfunny with a very poor script.For example why make Jones an army cook instead of Fraser.The last 20 minutes were unbelievably bad.Felicity Montague was actually quite good.
I went to see it to make up my own mind.I don't hate it I am just disappointed.
Whilst I agree that there are some things that should perhaps have been left alone (the Jones backstory being an obvious one) - I personally wouldn't say the script was "very poor" - I laughed on numerous occasions throughout (as did the rest of the screening I was in) - yeah the plot is thin and there are holes in it that you can drive a tank through, but that could be levelled at a great number of episodes of the original.
Either way I enjoyed it and from being someone who cried "sacrilege" when it was first announced, I'm now pleased I went and saw it.
I also thought it was a good cast but disagree on the script. It was a very weak and obvious script. Nothing actually original to claim as a 'retake'.
The original Dads Army humour had the obvious 'sausages' type jokes but the plot's and overall comedy were a lot more sophisticated.
I didn't 'hate' it but I gave it 6/10. I went thinking it would be naff and came away thinking they good have pulled it off, just the script lets it down.
Very simply because the original was so well loved and still is today. For me I'm mystified for whom this film was made. For my parents generation in their late 70s/80s they are extremely unlikely to see it my father thinks its a travesty its being made. For the younger generation they have no interest so they are extremely unlikely to see it. For the middle generation like myself although I wouldn't call myself a diehard fan of the original I've seen enough episodes to know how good it is and yes it makes me laugh. I've seen enough remakes of classic shows Starsky and Hutch anyone đ˘ to not be stung by this one either. Yes I know there are exceptions to the rule but they are rare. I feel sorry for the actors because they have a fine cast but ...
shareI've seen Dad's Army 2016 myself today and while I respect everyone else's opinions I'm going to express mine. I'm speaking as a mid-50s male who started watching the original show in the early 70s with his parents and grew up enjoying it.
Firstly I can't see why this new film would offend anyone of my generation and 5-10 years each side thereof. It's just a typical old adventure for the platoon, they try naively to express themselves throughout the entire story, get egg on their faces here and there but in the final scenes emerge as heroes. Each of the characters are portrayed in the style of the original without any of the actors going over the top or trying to do an impression of the performer who played their character first time around.
If you are late 30s/early 40s or younger you probably will not find this film funny or entertaining because you won't understand the subtle references which have cleverly been added to recreate the feel of the original, neither of course the old expressions and catchphrases which were certainly not over-used. I also enjoyed the out-takes which were included during the credits and are worth sitting around for.
Some have said that it loses it's way after 30 minutes but I honestly felt that the expectation and anticipation increased as the film neared the end. The only scene which I found un-funny was early on with the bull but it soon improves after that.
One thing that struck me today is not to rely on other people's reviews of a film but to go and see it for myself and make up my own mind. I would urge anyone who has been thinking of seeing Dad's Army 2016 to make the effort and watch it - very few will be disappointed.
"Stop listening to music made by poofs - Stick on some Elton John".
I am glad to see there seems to be more support for this film than the IMDB score would suggest.
I started this thread simply to express my concern at the negativity that'd seemed to surround it.
A homage to the original someone write. I think that's fair.
Not a great script- maybe but not a bad one
Simply put if you like the TV series or indeed the radio shows don't let us forget, it is a fun nights entertainment in my opinion.
My age is 50+
I'll make another point here in support of the new film (which I have actually seen).
A lot of the negativity stems from comments that although the cast is good (agreed) the plot and script are weak and below par.
But let's be honest if this film had been blessed with a clever story and a plot which took a lot of thought to unravel, it wouldn't really be Dad's Army would it??
"Stop listening to music made by poofs - Stick on some Elton John".
For me I'm mystified for whom this film was made. For my parents generation in their late 70s/80s they are extremely unlikely to see it
I donât want to be controversial or harsh on this film. Went with my wife and 30 year old daughter and her boyfriend. Chinese woman sitting behind us laughed profusely every few minutes throughout the film. I am a life long fan of Dads Army the series since the 60`s. I think I can quote many of the scripts but I failed to see what was tickling her so much. Yes the casting was a stroke of genius and I am so glad they got the balance right with the new actors playing the old characters superbly without any hint of over acting or inappropriate impersonation, Catch phrases were included but not overdone. However, it just wasnât that funny (despite the lady behinds opinion). The script seemed forced just to surround the âjokesâ. It was a valiant effort and the party of kids aged 8-13 seemed to enjoy it. Maybe its just me and I`ve outgrown my funny bone.Yet I still laugh out loud at the original series. Our young companions also enjoyed it saying it was â a breath of fresh air from all the so called smutty crass rubbish being passed off as comedyâ. Fair point. And to that extent I agree. So well done for being brave enough to try.
shareI don't know why the hate either. Saw this last night, the (admittedly fairly small) cinema was full, on a terrible night weatherwise. The audience ranged from small children - who, in my experience always love Dad's Army on TV - to pensioners, with a variety of ages in between, including a number of under 30s. We all laughed, not all the time, but enough. People enjoyed it.
Comedy is a matter of taste, if you don't like it don't go, but don't post hate for something you haven't seen. I would rather stick pins in my eyes than watch a Ben Stiller film or anything with "Hangover" in the title, which is probably why I enjoyed this and some of you completely wouldn't.
My thoughts exactly Gill...anyone would think this was the first reboot/reimagining ever undertaken. They remade Spiderman and Hulk films within a few years of each other - what on Earth is the problem with remaking or remodelling something of the vintage of Dad's Army? "What's the point?" people are saying - did they ask what's the point of the "new" Planet of the Apes movies (themselves re-re-imagined after a few short years too!) The answer is "because it might be funny!" It wasn't side splitting, but it was nice, easygoing, warm-hearted fun. The makers were gifted with a cast that was Heaven-sent - every character was ideally suited to recreate, not a facsimile, but a version of their original character.
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