Review of 1941 (1979) by Andrew F — 17 Aug 2007

An elementary and deafening comedy bomb. A black spot on the careers of everyone involved, even classic SNL alumni like Aykroyd and Belushi.

This review of 1941 (1979) was written by Andrew F on 17 Aug 2007.

1941 has generally received mixed reviews.

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Maybe the greatest and best comedy movie ever made -- if u don't laugh your socks off from this movie then you must have some massive problem…

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By Simon D (1,648) on 29 Nov 2014

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By Judge L (406) on 17 Oct 2014

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This is basically the same thing as Thomas Pynchon's post modern classic Gravity's Rainbow, people don't realize it. I do. Dammit. I do…

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By Daniel L (1,283) on 10 Nov 2014

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 Cody M (1,392) on 01 Jan 2014

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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Led by some of the biggest names in comedy at the time, 1941 is Steven Spielberg's most underrated film of all time…

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By Scott M (2,584) on 26 Mar 2017

Gets really bad reviews - speilberg ade this with Aykroyd and Belushi - its not really that bad for what it is wacky…

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