The 1970 film version of Heller's classic novel Catch 22, left much to be desired.

Rating: 4/10 (16 June 2000)

Although Alan Arkin did a notable job as Yossarian in the 1970 film version of Heller's classic novel Catch 22, much was left to be desired. Take, for example, the story. A good number of the adventures that take place in the book never conspire in the movie. Key events (such as any explanation of why the movie ends the way it does) are completely ignored. The most humorous scenes in the book are replaced by more obscure scenes depicting senseless violence (such as Milo's attack on the base). Not to mention the incessant Snowden flashbacks that become more of a chore than a cinematic element. The success of this film seemed to bank on three things. People's love for Joseph Heller's novel of the same title, the all star cast, and initial hype. All in all an attempt. I'll leave it at that.