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Sgt. Bilko

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Sgt. Bilko (1996)

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Reviews Counted:36

Fresh:12

Rotten:24

Average Rating:4.5/10

Runtime: 1 hr 35 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: This film adaptation of the classic 1950's television series follows the wacky adventures of Sgt. Ernest Bilko, a fast-talking, likable con man, who just happens to run secret, makeshift casinos on... This film adaptation of the classic 1950's television series follows the wacky adventures of Sgt. Ernest Bilko, a fast-talking, likable con man, who just happens to run secret, makeshift casinos on the base. Bilko must deal with two problems: one is Wally, the prudish, newest member of his squad -- who does not participate in Bilko's wild schemes, and basically ignores the craziness around him. But how long can Wally turn a blind eye to his surroundings? The sergeant's other headache is his sworn enemy Maj. Thorn. The major is seeking revenge against Bilko for nearly ruining his career some time ago. Thorn not only wishes to expose the officer's gambling enterprises, he wants to steal his long-suffering girlfriend. [More]

Starring: Steve Martin, Dan Aykroyd, Phil Hartman, Glenne Headly

Starring: Steve Martin, Dan Aykroyd, Phil Hartman, Glenne Headly, Daryl Mitchell, Austin Pendleton, Chris Rock, Max Casella, Eric Edwards, Catherine Silvers, Richard Herd, Travis Tritt

Director: Jonathan Lynn

Director: Jonathan Lynn

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Aside from the sheer insanity of trying to leap into the shoes of the irreplaceable Phil Silvers, surely Martin should have recognized that the film had no script, no gags and no discernible point.

Full Review Source: Channel 4 Film | comment Comment
05/19/08
Channel 4 Film
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This is shoddy hackwork, replaying classic scenarios (the honest new recruit, audits by Pentagon bigwigs and manoeuvres in Nevada) with such disregard for narrative structure the reels might be in the wrong order.

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06/24/06
Time Out
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Martin's Bilko is a career grifter who comes out on top every time. He's a Bilko for the nasty '90s, oily and smug.

Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | comment Comment
05/19/08
TV Guide's Movie Guide
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Awful

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12/07/02
Alex Keen
Alex Keen
Trades

This guy still scares me.

Full Review Source: San Francisco Examiner | comment Comment
01/01/00
Barbara Shulgasser
Barbara Shulgasser
San Francisco Examiner

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.

Full Review Source: Variety | comment Comment
05/19/08
Brian Lowry
Brian Lowry
Variety
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No review available.

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01/28/04
Cory Cheney
Cory Cheney
Urban Tulsa Weekly

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09/24/05
Emanuel Levy
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com

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06/27/05
Eric Lurio
Eric Lurio
Greenwich Village Gazette

No review available.

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01/18/04
Greg Maki
Greg Maki
Star-Democrat (Easton, MD)

This Sgt. Bilko should be court-martialed.

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01/01/00
James Berardinelli
James Berardinelli
ReelViews

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Full Review Source: Palo Alto Weekly | comment Comment
05/20/03
Leonard Schwarz
Leonard Schwarz
Palo Alto Weekly

Sgt. Bilko isn't a bad movie, it just isn't worth the six or seven bucks to get in.

Full Review Source: Film Scouts | comment Comment
04/17/02
Leslie Rigoulot
Leslie Rigoulot
Film Scouts

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01/01/00
Madeleine Williams
Madeleine Williams
Cinematter

Both Martin and Hartman are masters of subtle physical comedics; a raised eyebrow here, a shrug there, and you're in the aisle. Unfortunately, even the genuine genius of those two can't save Lynn's film from its final fate.

Full Review Source: Austin Chronicle | comment Comment
01/01/00
Marc Savlov
Marc Savlov
Austin Chronicle

No review available.

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10/07/05
Michael Szymanski
Michael Szymanski
International Press Academy

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05/23/03
Philip Martin
Philip Martin
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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05/23/03
Philip Martin
Philip Martin
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

The movie is saturated with stagnant, one-note performances from stagnant, one-note actors.

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01/01/00
Rob Blackwelder
Rob Blackwelder
SPLICEDWire

We've seen it before, almost frame for frame, in every other service comedy, especially Stripes.

Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | comment Comment
09/23/07
Rob Gonsalves
Rob Gonsalves
eFilmCritic.com
 
 
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