Biloxi Blues
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Movie Reviews of Biloxi Blues
Movie Review: Well its about time :)
Summary: 5 Stars
everytime I get on Amazon I always check to see if this was available, now I am very pleased that it is soon to be released, thanks to the powers that be,Movie Review: Another GREAT Neil Simon movie
Summary: 5 Stars
Matthew Broderick was MADE for Neil Simon movies. He's perfect playing a young Neil Simon in the army. Funny movie.Movie Review: As expected
Summary: 5 Stars
Great fast service - the dvd was sent and arrived within days of my order - will use againMovie Review: Biloxi Blues DVD
Summary: 5 Stars
The DVD was in perfect condition and came within a few days of my order.Movie Review: Best film I've seen about Basic Training
Summary: 4 Stars
I'm glad to see this film finally made it to DVD, as my video copy is getting old and worn out. I watched this film a lot in preparation for my own going off to basic training in 1991, and I must say that it worked. I learned a lot about the "tricks" and mindgames that the drill sargeant tries to play on fresh recruits, creating animosities and divisions among the men until they learn to bond together against the common enemy (the drill instructor himself).
Though set in WWII, its still highly relevant today, with an interesting mix of characters and attitudes, who haven't changed much even today. I love the wit and Matthew Broderick is perfect for this role (I didn't like the first installment, "Brighton Beach Memoirs"). One of my favorite scenes is when the guys are comparing their fantasies to see who has the best one. It later turns out that one of the guys' fantasies does come true, to give the drill instructor a taste of his own cruelty.
Some of the funniest bits of dialogue I've ever seen occur at the brothel, when Rowhena (sp?) gives Matthew's character a lesson in love that he's sure to take with him where ever he goes. His nervousness is real and amusing to watch, as he uses his wit to feel more comfortable about what he's doing. The film goes along pretty interesting for the most part, but kind of slopes near the end, where it gets too serious for its own good. Despite that flaw, I still haven't seen any other film specifically about basic training that comes even close to accurate and relevancy as this one. So, anyone going off to boot camp, make sure you watch this one before you go and learn from it. Its a brilliant training film disguised as a witty and entertaining comedy, guaranteed to amuse.