Down Periscope
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Movie Reviews of Down Periscope
Movie Review: Funniest Navy movie ever made!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was in the Navy for 20 years and met many an officer similar to that of the XO, played by Rob Schneider (love him!). Unfortunately, none of them ever met the same fate that Rob Schneider met (did I mention I love him?!), but many did meet other fates that eventually weeded them out of the Navy.
I also met many an officer similar to the Skipper, played by the ever-so-lovable Kelsey Grammer (love him, too!) and I loved every one of them. They made my time in the Navy worthwhile.
This was, without a doubt, the funniest Navy movie I have ever seen. I have seen it several times and laugh just as hard as the first time. Can't wait to see it on DVD. Anybody who does not laugh at this movie needs some serious laughing therapy.
Movie Review: Welcome Aboard, indeed!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Ya know, I will agree with the others here in that Paramount waited FAR TOO LONG to bring this classic to DVD! I have been waiting for years for them to pull their sanctimonious heads out of their torpedo tubes and give us what we want: One of the funniest movies ever in a format that will last as long! Being Navy, I have always had a strong liking for this movie, particularly every time I crossed the quarterdeck of a ship and had to stifle my laughter when confronted with "Welcome Aboard".Superb casting, a funny and sensible plot and a great soundtrack ("Play me a dirge, maties!!") have already reserved a spot for this movie on my "Favorites" shelf on the old entertainment center.
So pack your seabag, grab a bunk and let's kick this pig!!
Movie Review: Great "Sick Day" Flic !
Summary: 5 Stars
What can I say ? This is one of my favourite comedies. I taped it off Cinemax years ago and have just about worn the tape out ! I just got the dvd and it's excellent ! I've never seen D.P. in such great shape. So what if it's not an oscar worthy film, but if you're looking for a great movie to cheer yourself up when you're sick, then pick this one up. As to one of the other reviewers who said the widescreen is just the fullscreen cropped, they're wrong. I checked both versions and made notes of where certain things (tops of masts, shirt cuffs, etc.) were, and they were in the exact same spots on both versions. There is nothing covered up by the widescreen version's framing. As I said before, get this movie !Movie Review: IT ***IS*** IN WIDESCREEN!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I really hope the last reviewer comes back to see what else has been said. This is one of my favorite movies and I was a bit dissapointed that I wasn't going to be upgrading my poor, overwatched VHS tape that is hanging on by a thread, for a full Widescreen DVD with all the bells & whistles. I got the DVD anyway and noticed that one side is printed with "Side A Full Screen" while the other side is blank...cusriosity got the best of me and I figured that if it has "Side A" there must be a reason...so I put the DVD in on the other side...and the movie is there...AND IN WIDESCREEN! Apparently they forgot to print the label for side B, but it most certainly exists :)Movie Review: Down Periscope is not SUB-standard in any way
Summary: 5 Stars
When Lt. Cmdr Tom Dodge (Kelsey Grammar) comes up for promotion Rear Adm. Yancy Graham (Bruce Dern) devises a war game scenario and gives Dodge a crew that's sure to keep him from advancing. On top of handling the crew of misfits, he has a dive officer, Lt. Emily Lake (Lauren Holly), in a pilot program to evaluate the potential of women on a submarine.A great comedy where the action and humor never slows down. The dialog, situations, practical jokes and physical humor are very good throughout. The only negative comment I could make is that it ended way too soon.
I'll only buy DVDs when I know I will watch them over and over and over again, and this movie falls in that category.