One of my favorite movies

Rating: 9/10 (9 December 2004)

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Frankly, I can see why several people would not like 1941. It presents itself at one time a serious movie, the other time a total comedy, and when you watch it, it is not both. I don't think it was really meant to be.
Is it the best movie ever made? No. Is it the best comedy? No. Is it an enjoyable flick? Yes.
I love this movie. What many don't realize, is that in December 1941, Americans were really that paranoid. At the time, US Army planners anticipated that if the Japanese invaded California, they would have to fall back to Illinois before they could adequately hold off the Japanese. While in hindsight we know that the Japanese went into the war half-cocked, at the time America feared for the worst.
I love this movie because it combines comedy and WW2 in one package, and while to most it is unappealing, to a select few it is gold. I am glad this movie was made, it has and will be one of my favorites (not top 10, but maybe top 15).
Besides, what can be more memorable than John Belushi yelling "Can Opener!" before smashing the top of a Coca-Cola bottle on his P-40. Priceless.