Classic Friday : Stripes (1981) 8/10

Starring : Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, Warren Oates, P J Soles, Sean Young, John Candy
Director : Ivan Reitman
Running Time : 118 mins

Having grown tired of his job and his life in general, John Winger (Murray) convinces his friend Russell Ziskey (Ramis) that they should join the army, under the belief that it’ll be like joining a gym only for free. Although they soon find that the army isn’t the easiest place to be, John quickly manages to become something of a leader to the other troops, and is soon challenged to prove his worth when they find themselves trapped behind the Iron Curtain!

This is a great movie, filled with the kind of dry wit you’d expect from a Murray performance. There’s a solid plot running throughout, which is always a plus, and some very early appearances from some soon to be big celebrities, such as Sean Young and John Candy. I highly recommend this movie to anyone with a sense of humour.

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