Biloxi Blues
by Mike Nichols
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Actor: Christopher Walken, Corey Parker, Markus Flanagan, Matt Mulhern, Matthew BroderickDirector: Mike Nichols
Brand: MCA
Cinematographer: Bill Butler
Editor: Sam O'Steen
Producer: Joseph M. Caracciolo
Producer: Marykay Powell
Producer: Ray Stark
Writer: Neil Simon
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); English (Original Language); French (Dubbed); Spanish (Dubbed)
Format: Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 2.35:1
Running Time: 106 minutes
Published: 2004-01-01
DVD Release Date: 2004-01-27
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Universal Studios
Movie Reviews of Biloxi Blues
Movie Review: Bootcamp Wars
Summary: 5 Stars
Biloxi Blues is one of Neil Simon's most moving comedies. The famous Simon one-liners are built into the play in the person of Eugene Jerome (played by Matthew Broderick as a thinly disguised Simon himself), whose voice-over narration is that of a comic writer looking back on the often excruciating experience of boot camp just before the end of World War II.
Eugene quips, speaking in retrospect and in the character of the young recruit, but more often he expresses frustration, anger, anxiety, or regret, as he learns to cope with Americans from all over the United States, some of whom do not share his outlook or sense of values.
There are formidable, sharply etched characters, besides that of Eugene Jerome. Arnold Epstein, Eugene's highly principled friend, is loathe to compromise his values, even if it means isolation, humiliating punishments, and confrontation with the sergeant in charge. Then there is Sgt. Toomey, brilliantly played by Christopher Walken. He is one of Neil Simon's most astounding creations, based no doubt on an actual person or at least a combination of real-life encounters. Toomey is by turns brutal, funny, just, solicitous, and troubled, a complex authority figure who almost runs away with the film. The audience can easily share the sentiments of the group as expressed by Eugene, that when he leaves they sorely miss him.
The two women, Rowena the hooker (played by Parker Overall) and Daisy the Catholic school girl (played by Penelope Ann Miller) would seem at first glance to be the classic "virgin and whore" dichotomy as an influence in the hero's life. However, it is difficult, despite her profession, to categorize Rowena, whose patience, compassion, and understanding incline her more towards the "heart of gold" cliche, but who is a unique non-stereotypical character in many ways. Through Rowena, Simon shares with us the tenderness as well as the hilarity sometimes connected with a boy's first time.
Every minute of Biloxi Blues is well-crafted and well-acted. I found myself laughing until the tears came one minute and choking back tears of joy, relief, and compassion the next. Biloxi Blues is quite simply one of my all-time favorite comedies.
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Synopsis: 0Item Type: DVD Movie
Item Rating: PG13
Street Date: 02/15/11
Wide Screen: yes
Director Cut: no
Special Edition: no
LanguageENGLISH
Foreign Film: no
Subtitlesno
Dubbed: no
Full Frame: no
Re-Release: no
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