Stripes

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I will never use an ice cream scooper again., 2010-08-21
What I really enjoyed about this DVD is the Extended Version includes the bonus footage within the film and denotes on screen when never-before-seen footage begins and ends without pause. br / I wish other DVD movie companies would do the same thing. br / The cast includes the recognizable faces of: Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, P.J. Soles, John Candy, Sean Young, Warren Oates, John Larroquette, Lance LeGault, Judge Reinhold, Fran Ryan, Joseph Flaherty, Dave Thomas.

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This is the version you should get, 2010-07-25
I have always liked this movie. It's funny from the beginning, moves at a good pace at the beginning to the middle of the movie, and shows off Harold Ramis and Bill Murray (as "the comedian in our midst") at their youthful best. The uncut film has plenty of drug references, sex and nudity- and I love it. The cut scenes are frankly some of the best, and should have gone into the original theatrical version released in 1981. Be sure to choose the Extended Version when you watch the film (it will tell you when the "bonus scenes" begin and end). br / br /My main gripe with the film (not the DVD) is that it could have easily stopped at the well-known graduation scene (the infamous segment w/ Bill Murray leading a riotous military dance routine that will stay in my head forever). Besides some great lines delivered from wonderfully deadpan Warren Oates, the rest of the movie could have ended before the European trip began. Uncut, the film was already at an hour-and-a-half long before this plot line. The final half of the movie drags and seems like a desperate attempt to fill time, possibly in order to please the movie studio. It is a typical Russians vs. America ending so common in 80's films (Spies Likes Us, No Way Out, etc.). That makes the film seem dated and the performances by all of the actors, minus Oates, were obviously quite forced in regard to this. br / br /Sean Young and P.J. Soles were gorgeous in the film and had fabulous chemistry with Ramis and Murray, respectively. Their love scenes were not really important to the plot, but they are to be expected. The best aspect of the movie was watching a downtrodden John Winger (Murray) attempt to revamp his life via a belated stint in the army, then of course breaking all the strict rules once he got there. John, true to character, hilariously runs around trying not to get caught by their much smarter, world-weary and tough-as-nails Sargeant (the outstanding Oates, in one of his final performances). A slick and smart fat guy, played to the hilt by the late John Candy, was a memorable foil to the cute but clueless Judge Reinhold and John Diehl characters. The rest of the supporting cast was a fine ensemble of talented actors. br / br /Lastly, John Larroquette was a riot as a demanding and moronic, newly-promoted Captain, a man more interested in looking at naked female soldiers showering than properly performing his job. A true-to-life character of a boss unwilling to take responsibility for his own blunders, placing blame on anyone who happens to be near to the scene of his crimes, Larroquette played the role of the antoganist very well indeed. br / br /This film is almost like an item for a time capsule, watching the first big-time work of many who becanme more famous in later roles (much like "The Outsiders"). A must-have in any comedy collection, perhaps not Harold Ramis' finest film, but very good nonetheless.

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Great movie, 2010-06-13
This movie is one of my all time favorites, wore out two VHS tapes of it, the DVD is a big improvement. Good price, quick shipping.

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Very few funny moments in a boring movie, 2010-03-18
I like Bill Murray and John Candy but neither are very funny in this horrible pointless movie. It started out ok then gets pretty boring when they join the military. Most jokes are terrible and unfunny along with a boring pointless story. Sean Young is pretty cute but she stays fully clothed so even less to look forward to lol.

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Not my style, but still entertaining., 2010-02-11
For me this is a "watch it every once in a while" movie. My boyfriend picked it out and we watched it together. Funny, but I can only take so much Billy Murray humor in one sitting. The storyline is a bit ridiculous, purposely, and the nudity and "crude-ity" multiply in this extended version. Not offensive, but just something that might be a factor for potential buyers. I'm kind of neutral on this one.