Nonsensical comedy

Ruby 2021-12-31 08:01:59

A war comedy by Robert Altman. Wait, it sounds strange. War films are always full of cruelty and pain. Where can comedies come from? But Altman made such a hilarious and heartless comedy.

The whole film is full of nonsensical spoofs and black humor, which can be described as a needle hidden in the cotton. Many images are impressive, even the small supporting role radar can make people laugh, and the general who appeared last is a thorough and unremarkable, subverting the majestic image of the general. Of course, the most successful character portrayed is Miss Hot Lips. From the initial false formality to the final completely unreliable character, her nature has been thoroughly excavated.

In fact, the so-called satirical analysis of what kind of war is quite superfluous. I prefer to treat it as a comedy, just laugh and be happy.

This film is ranked 7th in the top 100 American comedy films selected by AFI.

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Extended Reading
  • Korey 2022-03-24 09:02:12

    The most hilarous war movie (anti-war movie?)...

  • Dedric 2022-03-27 09:01:09

    it ain't gonna get funnier&deeper than that

MASH quotes

  • P.A. Announcer: Attention. Due to a possible camp infection, Arlene Chu's Hollywood Grill is off limits. That is all.

  • P.A. Announcer: Attention camp compound. Urine specimens will be required from all pers... Uh... pe... Uh, disregard last transmission.