The Wackiest Ship In The Army
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Product Description: 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).System Requirements:Running Time 99 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: COMEDY Rating: NR UPC: 043396049772 Manufacturer No: 04977 Customer Reviews: Rating: 
Date: 2008-06-30
Surprisingly good drama/comedy & Excellent transfer to DVD
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! Rating: 
Date: 2007-06-10
Disappointing Lemon
Somehow, I (we) remembered this movie differently from what we just saw and sadly, were dissapointed with the plot (if any), dialogue and the acting. Rating:
Date: 2007-05-17
Where's that DVD? Oh I see it!
His is one outstanding film. It is funny, very funny - a real service comedy and it works on several levels. The cast is first rate. Jack Lemmon and Rick Nelson are perfectly cast. A very memorable movie all around. Fond memories. Rating:
Date: 2007-03-28
The Wackiest Ship In The Army
This vhs tape was in excellent condtion. It arrived in just a couple of days of ordering and was very pleased with the condition the tape was in. Rating: 
Date: 2007-01-03
Wrong Movie
This isn't a bad movie, but what I had rather see is a compilation of the seasons that "Wackiest Ship in the Army" was on TV. The TV show was, all told, much superior to this movie. The missions they were sent on and the dangers that they faced were exciting, and at the same time done with much humor. I'm not knocking this movie at all, but I would prefer to see the several seasons of the TV show on DVD. McHale's Navy it definitely wasn't. |
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