1941

I saw this film when it first came out. I saw it at a theater on Shattuck Avenue in Berkeley, CA. Since then, have watched it again and again at home, perhaps once every eight years.THE BEST PARTS. The following are the best parts, in my opinion.(1) DANCING. Primarily, what had stood out for me was the massive jitterbug dancing contest. I liked that the most, because I took 3 months of jitterbug lessons, as well as 3 months of tap, in preparation to be a member of a clogging group. As a member of a clogging group based in Madison, WI, we performed at agricultural fairs and bluegrass festivals throughout the midwest.(2) FERRIS WHEEL. Next, what I liked was the scene on the Ferris wheel with Eddie Deezen. In this scene, Mr. Deezen acts like an "uber-nerd." In this scene, or actually a cluster of related in scenes, a Japanese submarine fires on the Santa Monica pier amusement park thinking that it is an industrial complex, where the result is that the axle of the Ferris wheel is cut free from its support, and the Ferris wheel rolls slowly down the Santa Monica pier and plunges into the ocean.(3) SLIM PICKENS. Third, I liked the scenes with Slim Pickens. Mr. Pickens earlier achieved fame in the movie Dr. Strangelove, where he dresses like a cowboy and cries "yee-haw" as he rides a hydrogen bomb that is dropped from a bomber. In the film 1941, Slim Pickens plays the character of a farmer, where his character's name is Hollis Wood. This fact results in an amusing scene involving the Japanese submariners, who capture Slim Pickens because they need guidance on finding a target to attack, such as Hollywood. "Where is Hollywood," asks the gruff Japanese commander. "You're looking at him," replies Hollis Wood. "Where is Hollywood," repeats the gruff Japanese commander. As part of this scene, Slim Pickens' box of Cracker Jack is opened, and inside is a prize, and the prize is a compass. The goal of the Japanese was to capture Slim Pickens to acquire guidance on how to find Hollywood, because of the fact that the submarine's compass had broken. But the Slim Pickens character is clever, and he quickly grabs the Cracker Jack prize and swallows it. Consequently, the Japanese force Slim Pickens to sit on the toilet for a day.(4) DUMBO. Occupying a prominent part of the center of the film, is the episode where General Joseph Stilwell watches Dumbo in a movie theater. Stilwell is interrupted, now and then, by aids who inform him of the war situation in the Los Angeles area, but Stilwell asks that they leave him alone for the time being, so that he can enjoy Dumbo. In the famous scene where Dumbo's mother is locked up, Stilwell is shown crying with sadness. Many baby boomers, and certainly those from an earlier generation, have also cried during this scene.RUNNING JOKES. Much of the film is occupied with running jokes. The plot of this film, which is generally occupied by massive amounts of commotion and slapstick, is that Treat Williams (handsome but arrogant) and Bobby Di Cicco (loveable and sincere) are both vying for the attention of the same girl (beautiful Dianne Kay). As part of this plot, a fat girl is in continual pursuit of Treat Williams. And so, there are periodic fights between Treat and Bobby, and periodic chase scenes, where the fat girl is after Treat, and Treat is after Bobby. One of the running jokes is that Treat Williams hate eggs as a food. Another running joke is a sub-plot, taking the form of a young woman who enjoys concupiscence, but only if it occurs in the cockpit of a flying airplane. Yet another running joke, or actually a form of amusing character presentation, is John Belushi's gruff persona.CONCLUSION. This film will leave you breathless, with its continual slapstick, effective use of color, and over-the-top mock violence. To fully appreciate this movie, you need to have some training in jitterbug. That way, you will recognize many of the dance steps and dance floor maneuvers taking place. Also, to fully appreciate this movie, you need to have been a kid in the era when Crackerjack boxes contained prizes. Also to fully appreciate this movie, it is essential that the viewer (as an impressionable teenager) had already seen the film, Dumbo. To tell you the truth, I am not sure why anybody would have given this film less than five stars. 1941 is much, much, much, much better than another film to which it has been compared, namely, It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World.

Liked it

A very enjoyable piece of azny comedy. I'd almost call it a classic, except that there are quite a few equally good enduring comedies.

1941 is many things, but it is little discussed at how Spielberg's talent at choreographing an action scene, as well as the amazing dance sequence, is on full display here. One only needs to watch the USO dance that turns into an all out brawl to see how clever and detailed it really is, split second timing and character reactions are will nigh perfect.This box office flop has had a reappreciation with movie lovers recently and pleased to see there are many fans of it. Favorite appearance in 1941 is the late great Lionel Stander and his "touchy car." Stander has been a favorite of mine and always adds something great in the films he has been in.

You either like this movie or hate it , I have always liked it.

"1941" was a comedy vehicle for John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd. It's loosely based on the so-called "Battle of L.A." (which actually occurred in February of 1942), when US Army antiaircraft artillery gunners fired off 30,000 rounds of AA artillery shells at phantom enemy aircraft supposedly flying over Los Angeles in the early days of WW 2. In truth, no Japanese airplanes were shot down and no bombs were ever dropped. The Angelinos spent the next several days removing flak shell fragments from their houses' roofs, lawns, streets and cars. Very embarrassing for the Army, which tried to cover up the fact that its gun crews panicked and fired at a weather balloon, which had been launched on Army orders early one evening; the shooting became a chain reaction as one AA gun unit after another fired at unknown, unseen targets.John Belushi is typical Belushi as Army Air Corps fighter pilot Captain "Wild Bill" Kelso, while Dan Aykroyd plays an earnest and fact-filled young Army Motor Pool sergeant who leads a crew of "loose cannon" GI's. Directed by Steven Spielberg, the film is full of gags and stunts and familiar actors' faces from the 1970's comedy and drama programs. The film was released in late 1979. I thought it was funny in certain scenes back then, but my date laughed most of the way through the movie and she thought it was hilarious.Robert Stack and Warren Oates play Army officers in the film. Stack, who went to comedy roles whichparodied his "tough guy" image late in his career, is Army Lt. Gen. Joseph Stilwell, commander of USArmy forces in southern California at the time. Oates plays a fictional politically connected Army colonel whose extreme paranoia put him in charge of an ammo dump in Pomona.Watch for a humorous gag scene swiped from Spielberg's 1974 thriller and mega-hit, "Jaws". Also look for Toshiro Mifune and Christopher Lee in two very unusual roles. This big budget film is funny at times, but for some reason was not generally a big hit with movie audiences. Spielberg tried too hard to make "1941" ridiculously funny with wild, elaborate stunts and situations, but that's just my thought. "1941" is certainly worth a viewing. It's fun to watch, and Spielberg obviously made sure the military uniforms and civilian clothing were accurate for the year 1941, as well as the military vehicles, weapons and the P-40 fighter plane. Robert Zemeckis co-wrote the teleplay and the executive producer was John Milius. All in all, a good, funny, and creative movie.

Lo compre en formato dvd y no lo lee en México mejor el blu ray

Great movie to watch on Bluray

Author's Note: The apparent "Star Rating" has nothing at all to do with the actual product.I am still yet to receive the afore-mentioned parcel-type substance (which has me slightly worried about the delivery service at my end of the line - on one occasion I have been able to catch the so-called "delivery driver" placing the item ON TOP of my mailbox as opposed to the more traditional interior location or 'a safe location'), but I'm sure I would, and hopefully will at some point in the future, enjoy this particular product - 'cause the movie(s) is (are) friggin' groovy and to have both versions would be pretty great!!! One day... But it woulda been a Five Star anyway!

Undergoing something of a revival.Comedy is different to each of us, and at times the same thing is funny or leaves us cold. 1941 is a bit like that.However, this is an excellent comedy. Slapstick, and very un PC and very funny.If you buy it, get the extended edition. (JFYI This does not appear to be available on iTunes at the time of writing)

A dreadful movie, what was he thinking off? making this dross.What a waste of good film stock! Viewed Once/Never Again. It's that BAD!