Review of Major Payne (1995) by Jose M — 20 Jan 2014
Boy was that Major Payne-full! Yes my pun was painful and unoriginal, but nowhere near bad as this predictable and unfunny film starring Damon Wayans as the title role. Based loosely on the 1955 film Private War of Major Benson, Major Payne offers little laughs, but is rich in obnoxious voice from Wayans.
He is sadistic, but the film's attempt to bring a young audiences deters Payne from commiting some f'ed actions. Gimme your finger. Yet he manages to humiliate the boys one way or another. The boys, made of preteens and young adults, hate him and try to come up with some crazy schemes to get rid of him.
Maj. Payne would destroy them, but must restrain himself to win the affection of the school counselor. Why she is attracted to him is never explained. Film is directed by Nick Castle who terrorized young teens in a William Shatner mask.
I believe he forgot that he was shooting a comedy, so it can't be his fault. Lookout, there's a Charlie in the tree.
This review of Major Payne (1995) was written by Jose M on 20 Jan 2014.
Major Payne has generally received mixed reviews.
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