Rotten
Though Martin and a solid supporting cast produce a few scattered moments of near-hilarity, for the most part the terrain here is as flat as it gets.
Brian Lowry, Variety
Sgt. Bilko
All he ever wanted was an honest week's pay for an honest day's work.
1996 · 1h 30m · PG
Comedy
Directed by
Jonathan Lynn
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Sgt. Bilko
Overview
The US army is known for churning out lean mean fighting machines intent on protecting our great nation. Sergeant Ernie Bilko is the leader of a ragtag group of the sorriest soldiers ever to enlist in the armed forces.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
31%
Tomatometer
Fresh
[A] celebration of high jinks.
Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader
Fresh
The film is full of gratifying gags like these, but it also has to strain for newly enlarged scope.
Janet Maslin, New York Times
Fresh
Wacky is just the right tone for a spring comedy.
Peter Stack, San Francisco Chronicle
Fresh
One of the pleasures of the movie is all the little jokes hidden in the corners.
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
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