

Is it worth a watch? Honestly, only if you’re deep into the history of early sound-era comedy or just have a weirdly specific craving for 1930s military farce. If you’re looking for a tight plot, look elsewhere. People who love High Play might find some shared DNA here, but it’s a long walk to get there. The whole thi...


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"Is it worth a watch? Honestly, only if you’re deep into the history of early sound-era comedy or just have a weirdly specific craving for 1930s military farce. If you’re looking for a tight plot, look elsewhere. People who love High Play might find some shared DNA here, but it’s a long walk to get there. The whole thing feels like a stage play that someone accidentally filmed. Everything happens in these stiff, boxy sets. There’s a lot of running in and out of doors, which is the hallmark of th..."
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