Stripes

The story of a man who wanted to keep the world safe for democracy... and meet girls
The story of a man who wanted to keep the world safe for democracy... and meet girls
STRIPES (15)
D: Ivan Reitman
Columbia (Ivan Reitman & Dan Goldberg)
US 1981
106 mins

Comedy

W: Len Blum, Dan Goldberg & Harold Ramis
DP: Bill Butler
Ed: Harry Keller, Michael Luciano & Eva Ruggerio
Mus: Elmer Bernstein


Bill Murray (John), Harold Ramis (Russell), Warren Oates (Sgt. Hulka), P.J. Soles (Stella), John Candy (Ox), John Larroquette (Capt. Stillman), Sean Young (Louise)

America's answer to Britain's Carry On Sergeant, albeit with a standard of humour more akin to Police Academy movies, starring Bill Murray and other Saturday Night Live alumni as a pair of misfit army volunteers.
It works mostly due to the deadpan comedy style of its main cast. Probably best for Bill Murray's legion of fans rather than mainstream audiences. I'm a huge fan of Bill Murray, so naturally I enjoyed it very much.
In fairness, it probably hasn't dated well, but I still consider it a guilty pleasure.
6/10

Stripes
Stripes