Review of 1941 (1979) by Johan W — 22 Sep 2008

In the past, everybody talked extremely loud. Outstanding cast though.

This review of 1941 (1979) was written by Johan W on 22 Sep 2008.

1941 has generally received mixed reviews.

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One star for Toshiro Mifune, another for Slim Pickens. Everything else is either unfunny or very unfunny…

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Loud, annoying, insulting and over done! Apology accepted Spielberg. I see why you went straight to Raiders and ET right after this mess…

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By Jacob M (1,390) on 17 Jan 2014

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By Giovanni M (788) on 16 Mar 2015

Batshit crazy, 1941 is fucking insane. I can't give it above a 3 because of how messy it is, but dear god is it a fascinating mess…

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Thought this was so funny when I was a kid. Still has some fun parts, but it has not aged well…

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1941 is one of Steven Spielbergs weakest films due to the movie throwing jokes at the viewer that has a rate of 60% hit and 40% miss but its…

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By Stuart M (627) on 16 Sep 2014

(15%) What happens when you combine the writing talents of Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale (they both later penned the fantastic Back to the future…

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