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starring: Damon Wayans, Ross Bickell, Scott 'Bam Bam' Bigelow, Joseph Blaire, Orlando Browndirected by: Nick Castle
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9780783214252
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, NTSC
ISBN: 0783214251
Label: Universal Pictures
Manufacturer: Universal Pictures
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Universal Pictures
Release Date: February 20, 1996
Running Time: 95 minutes
Sales Rank: 13109
Studio: Universal Pictures
Theatrical Release Date: March 24, 1995
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Editorial Review:
Amazon.com:
Let's face facts here: You don't watch a movie like Major Payne for its artistic merit any more than you'd watch Schindler's List for its comedy. If you go in thinking otherwise, you're bucking for a disappointment. So it's a pleasant surprise to discover that Major Payne is more entertaining than a barrel full of bad reviews would lead you to believe. It's a totally formulaic comedy about a bunch of misfit kids who turn into a crack squad of skillfully disciplined ROTC cadets, but Damon Wayans is spot-on hilarious in the title role as the hardened military bulldog who whips the little slackers into shape. Wayans plays the role as if killing and warfare were the only joys in life, and when he finds himself cast adrift without a military commission, a scene that directly parodies Apocalypse Now lets you know that Wayans (who cowrote the script) is going to bring something new to this routine scenario. Major Payne's idea of a good bedtime story is to recall his worst battlefield horrors, and Wayans gives it just the right twist of comedy to put Payne's bullet-pierced heart in the right place--he's really just a good guy with an iron-clad exterior. The young recruits strut their stuff in the final round of their cadet competition (their marching rap is good for a solid laugh), and director Nick Castle keeps it all from becoming too stupid or over the top. It's arguably only for Wayans's most ardent fans, but as a send-up of all the great movie drill instructors, Major Payne is painlessly enjoyable. --Jeff Shannon
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Lots of Laughs
Excellant movie, especially for my husband, who is prior service. It's just so hysterically funny. A must for your collection.
Rating:  - Outstandingly funny
Damon Waynse who play Payne, a lady friend says your never know what to expect for him.
Rating: - Best Movie Ever Made
Major Payne is the greatest comedy movie ever made for all ages
Rating: - "If he's still in there, he ain't happy"
I hadn't seen this movie in a long time and I just watched it a few days ago. It was just as funny as the first time I saw it...A+
Rating:  - Funny movie
Unfortunately a lot of adult language. I'd love for my younger boys to see this movie, but it's a bit too agressive with the wording. Maybe when they're older.
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