Review of Carry On Sergeant (1958) by Karsh D — 14 Apr 2014

Start of the greatest film series in cinematic history. All the cast in top form, wonderful heart warming stuff. Watch it today!

This review of Carry On Sergeant (1958) was written by Karsh D on 14 Apr 2014.

Carry On Sergeant has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Bill T (1,098) on 15 Oct 2014

Surprisingly good and touching, when especially I wasn't expecting much from this. This was a great intro to this mammoth collection of films…

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The first of the Carry On films sets up some of the formula that would make the long lasting series so iconic - many of the cast and personel…

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By Ted S (201) on 24 Jun 2008

Great start to the series, heart warming tale with fine performances by Bob Monkhouse and William Hartnell and a much different type of role…

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By Matt W (1,718) on 26 Apr 2008

There's something so easy to love about this film. It's as close to perfect as English comedy can get…

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By George S (342) on 06 Mar 2007

First and one of the best of the classic Carry On movies…

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By Les E (496) on 01 Jan 2009

From what the carry on films became known for this is nothing like that. Not much really happens and the plot is basic…

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By James S (2,117) on 01 Feb 2007

The original Carry On film remains one of the series' best…

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By Xgary X (983) on 19 Mar 2007

One of the earliest entries, most of the team haven't joined yet, but this is a hugely influential farce; the formula has been copied countless…

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By Gerald C (11) on 04 Jul 2012

The very first of the Carry On series. Just watched it again for the umpteenth time,on DVD…

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