Interesteg What makes it different from others?

Huievest Instead, you get a movie that's enjoyable enough, but leaves you feeling like it could have been much, much more.

Hadrina The movie's neither hopeful in contrived ways, nor hopeless in different contrived ways. Somehow it manages to be wonderful

Ezmae Chang This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

cchrisr20045 Actually all the episodes of "Dad's Army" were far closer to the truth than many people would like to believe. There were many who thought this was a parody but much of the antics were close to the truth.Many of the men and very young men (Private Pike), and the much older "Lance Corporal" Jones may appear satire but a lot closer to the truth. The whole point of the Home Guard (a reality) was to defend the UK in the case of invasion from Germany. Given the Dunkirk evacuation a lot closer to the truth than people would care to believe.Many of these men were indeed incapable of being in the front line, let alone the second row of invasion, indeed retreat. However in the words of Winston Churchill, "every man (and woman) must make their contribution to the war effort"; actually that is where the WRVS came in too.The Womens (Royal) Voloulantary Service (actually the Royal commendation, ironically only came AFTER the war, despite the massive effort put in to the war, albeit not at the front by women) they took over many of the jobs that men had done previously and arguably could be seen as the start of the women's' liberation movement in the 1960s Compare this situation comedy with the more serious film The Eagle has Landed(starring Michael Caine), and you can see the links.So although the scenarios in Dad's Army were very funny and well written, far closer to the truth than many would prefer to believe.Enjoy watching the episodes as they show the ability of the English to poke fun at themselves; notwithstanding the real seriousness of the situation.

screenman If Britain does anything well, war-time brings it into focus.With 'Dad's Army', we have a team of British character actors, each of which have played it 'straight' at some time in their careers. Here, they play for laughs. Every individual is a perfect caricature of someone of a certain age, social status and education.There's no need to itemise them; they've been playing their roles in endless repeats for so long now that the actors themselves have become - for the most part - type-cast post mortem.They're riotously funny. No matter how often you see them, you can't help laughing out loud. From the sublimely silly wartime situations, to the subtle personal intrigues, they never fail to entertain. This series will last as long as comedy itself. In centuries to come if people retain a sense of humour and suitable means of entertainment, 'Dad's Army' will still be making them laugh.As a preference; the darker, more spartan, and slightly more surreal 'Blackadder Goes Forth' set in WW1, is my favourite, but 'Dad's Army' comes a very close second.Despite it's age it still manages to evade castigation by the political-correction brigade. That alone is a singular achievement.Thoroughly recommended family viewing.

adam-1009 When I first saw "Dad's Army" on BBC Prime I thought that this is really corny one and since it was going on and on with only few laughs I gave up. Then after few weeks when I put BBC Prime again it was "Dad's Army" again, same episodes and again it wasn't as funny as other British comedy series, so again I gave up.But lately I've seen the whole series from the beginning (since black & white episodes) and this time it all finally began to make sense. Finally I've seen the light and what kind of approach you need to like this series - usually it isn't LOL-funny, but with more subtle kind of humor. After seeing the whole series even the episodes I've seen before and didn't like make sense and I know what was funny about it.Now I can say that "Dad's Army" is really great series with wonderful ideas, great cast and leaves something within you - now when I watch some films with people in uniforms I usually expect to hear "do you think it's wise", "stupid boy", "they don't like up them" or "permission to worry you, sir".A really "must see" kind of TV history!

bucksix I was a youngster during WW II living in America but I was made well aware of the courage and resolve of the British people. Dad's Army, in addition to being the best comedy show ever, shows us this courage. Unlike so many sit coms, it is not mean or vicious but is gentle yet over the top funny. Despite their bumbling and odd approach to things, their love of country, their braveness, and their willingness to die for England if they have to, always shows through.I own over 50 episodes on either VHS or DVD and am constantly searching for the ones I do not have. In addition I have both volumes of the complete scripts. I never get tired of watching or reading them. I can't watch the final episode (Never Too Old wherein Jonesy gets married and they drink a toast to the Home Guard every where)without feeling some tears welling up in my eyes. In fact, I'm starting to choke up a bit right now just thinking about it.I have acquaintances (notice I don't say friends) who have watched it with me and just don't get it. They prefer the smart Alex stuff which passes for humor today. I do feel sorry for them.