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Bill Murray was heading toward a career peak on the back of comedies such as this one from 1981, the second film in his ongoing collaboration with director Ivan Reitman (the two went on to make Ghostbusters). Murray plays a chronic loser who joins the army and fails to find a fan for his ironic sensibilities in his by-the-book sergeant (Warren Oates). When push comes to shove, however, the smirking hero takes charge of his ragtag unit and turns them into fighting machines, albeit to the rhythm of hit songs by Manfred Mann and Sly Stone. The film is occasionally funny, but it mostly plays like any one of a dozen underachieving comedies featuring players from Saturday Night Live and SCTV. --Tom Keogh
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John Winger (Bill Murray) is a loser; he literally loses everything that matters to him - his car, apartment and girlfriend - on the same day. Along with his equally unsuccessful best friend, Russell Zitsky (Harold Ramis), John decides to enrol in the US Army, but discovers that his unit is little more than a refuge for drug-addled psychotic misfits. Matters are not helped by the no-nonsense Sergeant Hulka (Warren Oates), who is determined to instil some discipline in his unruly recruits.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Mr. Aj Cran
Format:VHS Tape
I'd been meaning to check this one out for a while after a recommendation from a friend in the states. I eventually saw it on TV last night and have spent today trying to get hold of it, hence the reason for being on this website....Well what can I say, its got Bill Murray (at the peak of his comedy powers) as a loser who realises his everyday life sucks and decides to enrole in with the army, with his buddy Ramis. The film also features John Candy, who's gotta be one of the best comedy actors of that generation as another recruit...anyway I could go on. I recommend anyone to see it, there will be people who take themselves too seriously who think this film is a bit childish etc, but those people aside for everyone else.....WATCH IT!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
When John Winger (played by Bill Murray) finds his life sliding away from him, a television commercial shows him an organization that can help him turn his life around, the United States Army! Dragging his friend Russell Ziskey (Harold Ramis), he joins up, and runs into a stone wall in the shape of Drill-Sergeant Hulka (Warren Oates). Together with the other misfits in his outfit (John Candy, Judge Reinhold, John Diehl, and others), Winger games the system and turns the US Army every which way but loose! [Color, released in 1981, with a running time of 1 hour, 41 minutes.]
This is a very funny movie! Unfortunately, it is rated R, and is NOT for younger viewers. The violence is pretty tame, and there are a few swear words used, but the main problem is that there are several nude scenes. So, if you buy this, you will need to watch it when the kids aren't around, just like me. But, it is a hilarious movie, and one that you will enjoy watching over and over again.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Mark Pallett
Format:DVD
For me this is a film I grew up with, I must of watched it dozens of times when I was younger! I had'nt seen it in a while though so decided to buy it and watch it again hoping that it had not lost any of its charm! It didnt disapoint! Maybe its only cause Im such a huge Murray fan but he never fails to make me crack a smile when he introduces himself and says "Chicks dig me cause I rarely wear underwear and when I do its normally something un-usual!" Its light-hearted and in no way takes itself seriously (which is a very good thing for a film abiout the US army...) and flows along nicely. Definitely a good choice for those lookin for a hour and a half of easy entertainment! (also check a few "boob" shots for those who would be interested in that sort of thing...)
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Why I liked this product
I liked this product as I remembered how it used to be. It made me laugh very much. It was very funny.
Published 1 month ago by samantha jevon
4.0 out of 5 stars
Bill Murray wants you for US Army
Look at Bill Murray on the recruitment poster, he looks so cool. As a character, he's pretty good. All the characters are pretty good too. The movie itself is pretty funny. Read more
Published 2 months ago by RetroGamerWales
5.0 out of 5 stars
My kind of humour
This is my type of humour, provided me with lots of laughs. I watched this movie years ago and this latest purchase is for my grandaughter. I know she will love it.
Published 2 months ago by A. Camp
5.0 out of 5 stars
awesome
I have always liked this film so I gave this 5 stars because of the price, speed of delivery and quality of the film.
Published 3 months ago by keved
1.0 out of 5 stars
Shockingly bad
First off I am a huge Bill Murray fan and I love John Candy. Together with being a film buff of the 70's and 80's I thought that Stripes would be a perfect film to own. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Colonel Decker
3.0 out of 5 stars
Simple good 80' fun
This is very simple and enjoyable. Hollywood had it's time when it actually did well at home and in foreign sales. Read more
Published 22 months ago by GVZFS
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sheer Brilliance
What can I say, I LOVE THIS FILM!
Murray and Ramis at their ultimate best (a close call with Ghostbusters)
Some great scenes & one liners, often copied but... Read more
Murray and Ramis at their ultimate best (a close call with Ghostbusters)
Some great scenes & one liners, often copied but... Read more
Published on 9 May 2011 by Mr. Martin Bull
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic 80's Comedy
Bill Murray at his best playing a no hoper who joins the Army to get into shape. A funny 80's comedy, with Harold Ramis as a co-star, a feel good comedy with a romantic twist and... Read more
Published on 12 Mar 2009 by P. Sparrow
3.0 out of 5 stars
Ok
But not as good as I thought it was going to be.
This movie was released 27 years ago!, so let's call it early Murray. Read more
This movie was released 27 years ago!, so let's call it early Murray. Read more
Published on 17 Mar 2008 by Dodster
3.0 out of 5 stars
An average film
Having just watched this film after reading good reviews, I was a little dissapointed. It's definately an average film, although it starts off well. Read more
Published on 18 Nov 2007 by Jade
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