La fille du régiment: A weird, dusty relic

Is it worth it?

Look, if you’re looking for a tight, polished narrative, stay away. This isn't for you. But if you have a soft spot for oddities that feel like they were pulled from a crate in a basement, you might find something to chew on here.

It’s definitely not The Last of the Mohicans, let’s be real. It’s a bit of a messy, charming antique.

The Highland Vibe

Watching a group of guys in kilts running around trying to stop bootleggers feels as bizarre as it sounds. It’s got this weird energy, like the actors are just happy to be outside on a nice day. Sometimes the background extras look like they’re just waiting for lunch to be served.

The whole 'mascot' angle is a bit strange, right? It’s a very specific kind of 1930s sentimentality that just doesn't land the same way today. It’s clunky, but it’s got a pulse.

A Few Thoughts

• The lighting in the exterior shots is... well, it’s definitely there.
• The smugglers are about as threatening as a group of toddlers in a sandbox.
• I swear there's one scene where a guy forgets his lines and just nods for ten seconds straight.

It reminded me a bit of the frantic energy in A Tough Winter, though without the same level of focus. This movie kind of wanders off the path and just keeps walking into the woods. 🌲

I found myself wondering if they even had a script on set some days. Or maybe they just decided to film whatever happened to be happening. It’s loose, man. Very loose.

Final Thoughts?

There isn't a final thought here. That's the point. It’s just a snapshot of a time when people thought this stuff made perfect sense for a Saturday matinee. If you watch it, don't overthink it. Just enjoy the weirdness of it all.