The Wackiest Ship in the Army
by Richard Murphy
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Actor: Chips Rafferty, Jack Lemmon, John Lund, Ricky Nelson, Tom TullyDirector: Richard Murphy
Brand: Sony
Cinematographer: Charles Lawton Jr.
Writer: Richard Murphy
Editor: Charles Nelson
Producer: Fred Kohlmar
Writer: Herbert Carlson
Writer: Herbert H. Margolis
Writer: William Raynor
DVD: Region Code 99
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); English (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen, 2.35:1
Running Time: 99 minutes
Published: 2004-10-01
DVD Release Date: 2004-10-12
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Movie Reviews of The Wackiest Ship in the Army
Movie Review: Surprisingly good drama/comedy & Excellent transfer to DVD
Summary: 5 Stars
If you judged this movie by its title, you might conclude that this was another idiotic, moronic attempt at finding humor in WWII. Not true! this is an entertaining, drama/comedy (there are some humorous scences, but the movie is not slapstick and not like the humor in sit coms). I am not sure if this is based on a true story, but it could have been. The premise is believable. The details of the plot can be found in other reviews.
Yes--the film includes Ricky Nelson, who, while not known as a great actor, does deliver a decent performance. Yes--he does manage to sing one song (his voice is actually fairly good) in the officer's club at the start of the film. The film is mostly Jack Lemmon who does his usual great job. If you don't like Jack Lemmon, you will not like this film.
The real surprise was how good this 1960 film looks on DVD. The transfer is fantastic! Presented in anamorphic widescreen, the picture is sharp and crisp and the colors are perfect! The picture and sound were great on my 46-inch LCD high definition TV, played on a Toshiba 1080p HD DVD player. It is hard to believe that this film was not remastered (there are no claims that it was)--it sure looks that way. The sound is also quite good. Highly recommended!
Summary of The Wackiest Ship in the Army
Jack Lemmon and Ricky Nelson get that sinking feeling when they pilot THE WACKIEST SHIP IN THE ARMY in this hilarious comedy-adventure. During World War II, the Army recruits Navy officer Rip Crandall (Lemmon) to command a battered old schooner for a top-secret mission. Masquerading as a Japanese fishing boat, this nautical nightmare must smuggle a spy through mine-infested waters of the South Pacific. Unfortunately for Crandall, he has inherited a wild crew of butterfingered landlubbers, including First Officer Tommy Hanson (Nelson). Can the dedicated lieutenant whip these comically inexperienced gobs into shape in time to carry out their perilous mission? Starring: Jack Lemmon (2-time Academy AwardŽ Winner, 1955 Mr. Roberts, 1973 Save the Tiger, 8-time Academy AwardŽ Nominee), Ricky Nelson (Golden GlobeŽ Nominee, 1959, Most Promising Newcomer).Similar DVD Movies
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