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There is an enclave of the US military base Fort Baxter that is forever Las Vegas, with Sgt. Ernie Bilko (Steve Martin) presiding over a ragbag troop of soldiers more adept at loading dice than guns. The hardline Major Thorn (Phil Hartman) has had run-ins with Bilko before, and when he takes charge of the camp he is determined to put an end to the inveterate gambler's extra-curricular scams.
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By RR Waller
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Format:DVD
Writers Nat Hiken (who wrote the original television series) and Andy Breckman tried to recreate to long running and original success of the television series starring Phil Silvers which ran on CBS from 1955 to 1959 for 142 episodes, a real product of its time against the backdrop of the Cold War. Directed by Jonathan Lynn, it is an enjoyable film with lots of laughs but it does not quite come off; the world has moved on a bit since then and Bilko is an ulikely character, as is his superior Col Hall.
Not intending to ape the original too much meant they had to move away from the characters and the end result of that is they are not the characters and the characters were the source of the humour.
An entertaining evening but not a classic. Steve Martin is a great comedian but, as soon as actors put on other's costumes, they become a straight-jacket preventing their real skills from coming out. The same happened with Inspector Closeau and his attempts to recreate Peter Seller's character. An impossible task, one which only the brave or foolhardy would attempt; even Peter Sellers did not quite pull it off in later Closeau films.
Steve Martin obviously has his heroes but he is a good enough comedian to create a few of his own.
Not intending to ape the original too much meant they had to move away from the characters and the end result of that is they are not the characters and the characters were the source of the humour.
An entertaining evening but not a classic. Steve Martin is a great comedian but, as soon as actors put on other's costumes, they become a straight-jacket preventing their real skills from coming out. The same happened with Inspector Closeau and his attempts to recreate Peter Seller's character. An impossible task, one which only the brave or foolhardy would attempt; even Peter Sellers did not quite pull it off in later Closeau films.
Steve Martin obviously has his heroes but he is a good enough comedian to create a few of his own.
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By bernie
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This film has the feel of the TV show and the personality of today's (1996) actors. And who better to select a Master Sergeant Ernest G. Bilko than Steve Martin. I just don't know why then military did not want to participate in the making of this movie!
Fort Baxter on the surface looks like it is being run by Colonel John T. Hall. Yet in reality the Fort is actually being controlled by Sgt. Bilko. Sgt. Bill code is a schemer and always has some sort of racket going. His crew takes part in his nefarious goings-on. However Major Colin Thorn (Phil Hartman) is on to build those little schemes and determined to expose them. The big showdown comes with a demonstration of the Hover Tank. Can major Thorn exposed Bill co-and also show that Colonel John T. Hall is just his puppet?
Meanwhile in his scheming Sgt. Bilko almost marries (several times) Rita Robbins (Glenn Headley) his sometimes co-conspirator. Will she ever be able to corner him?
The movie is fun to watch over and over as you feel like you want to kibitz each time.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels ~ Steve Martin
Fort Baxter on the surface looks like it is being run by Colonel John T. Hall. Yet in reality the Fort is actually being controlled by Sgt. Bilko. Sgt. Bill code is a schemer and always has some sort of racket going. His crew takes part in his nefarious goings-on. However Major Colin Thorn (Phil Hartman) is on to build those little schemes and determined to expose them. The big showdown comes with a demonstration of the Hover Tank. Can major Thorn exposed Bill co-and also show that Colonel John T. Hall is just his puppet?
Meanwhile in his scheming Sgt. Bilko almost marries (several times) Rita Robbins (Glenn Headley) his sometimes co-conspirator. Will she ever be able to corner him?
The movie is fun to watch over and over as you feel like you want to kibitz each time.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels ~ Steve Martin
By Ru
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Love the film now replacing VHS to DVD so will look forward to re-watching this
may even get the hubby to watch it with me
may even get the hubby to watch it with me
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3.0 out of 5 stars
not the best.
I love steve martin to bits,but this film is not one of his best.He tries very hard to make it all work but the rest of the cast dont seem interested in it. Read more
Published 15 months ago by J. Sibthorpe
2.0 out of 5 stars
All that glisters is not Silver
An ill advised big film remake of the classic Phil Silvers Show. It's not totally bad but nobody could ever hold a candle to the original ensemble of what is one of the funniest,... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Shrewlord
3.0 out of 5 stars
Steve Martin in the Army
Bill Murray went in the army in Stripes, so here is Steve Martin's turn
Nice letter box copy, but it often seems like Martin did this 1 for the pay cheque. Read more
Nice letter box copy, but it often seems like Martin did this 1 for the pay cheque. Read more
Published on 20 Dec 2009 by Andy B
3.0 out of 5 stars
Did Martin really think he could outdo Phil Silvers ?
Bilko was built out of the bricks of Phil Silvers, so perhaps no one could have succeeded in redoing this concept. But Steve gives it the good old college try. Read more
Published on 23 Dec 2007 by Jay
5.0 out of 5 stars
CLASS
Steve Martin takes over from Phil Silvers brilliantly with his performance as Master Sergeant Ernest Bilko. He is the perfect actor to fulfill the roll. Read more
Published on 11 Jun 2001 by "lee_duskwick"
4.0 out of 5 stars
Steve Martin As Ernie Bilko. What can top that? Phil Silvers
A laugh a minute film. Steve Martin is entirely believable as Ernie Bilko, a scheming lying, cheating, conniving, sly Sargeant in the US Army. Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2001 by "baz1860"
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very funny, love the "whoaa grand finale" and the salute!!!!
It's a really funny and easy movie to watch, just sit back and laugh!! It's not high-intelligence humor, but plain and simple, designed to make you laugh, even days after you've... Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2001
2.0 out of 5 stars
Poor reproduction of an already poor tv sitcom
Well, it does have its funny moments and i agree it has to be a purchased by all Steve martin die hards like me; but this film is not great, not even good. Read more
Published on 29 Jun 2000
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