Review of No Time for Sergeants (1958) by James N — 28 May 2016

An absolute blast. No wonder it launched Andy Griffith's career.

This review of No Time for Sergeants (1958) was written by James N on 28 May 2016.

No Time for Sergeants has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Kevin Carr (1,610) for 7M Pictures (1,037) on 21 Jul 2012

Even today, more than 50 years after No Time for Sergeants was made, the film works as a comedy. Bottom line, it made me laugh…

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By Nate T (451) on 24 Nov 2016

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By Bob W (910) on 06 Oct 2013

Kind of put Andy Griffith on the map. Light and a bit dated…

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By Kevin M. W (1,682) on 23 Sep 2017

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By Calvin S (53) on 23 Jun 2007

Andy & Don Knotts appear here on screen long before Mayberry! Awesome movie & book…

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By Michael T (3,420) on 26 Feb 2011

You can clearly see where Griffith received his inspiration for the Gomer Pyle character when you see his performance in No Time For Sergeants…

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By Ken S (1,985) on 26 Jul 2012

Aside from the series, this is the first Andy Griffith work I've seen, and it was pretty funny for its time…

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By Jay N (1,399) on 26 Feb 2011

You can clearly see where Griffith received his inspiration for the Gomer Pyle character when you see his performance in No Time For Sergeants…

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By David Nusair (3,363) for Reel Film Reviews (3,339) on 02 Dec 2010

a lamentably uneven piece of work that's rarely as compelling as its star's magnetic performance…

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By Lonny C (9) on 07 Jun 2007

Good clean fun, makes you giggle from start to finish. Must see for all men and women in uniform…

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