all time classic anti-war movie

Rating: 9/10 (31 October 1999)

one of the all time classic anti-war movies and one of the rare examples of a movie adaption of a book that actually remains true to the story's action and dialogue. No film (or book) has ever come closer to exposing the absurdities of military thinking and actions than catch 22. Yossarian's plight is beautifully told as he struggles to come to terms with the fact that he is the only sane person in an increasingly insane situation. At times absurd and surreal the film never loses track of the underlining sadness of the novel and its the poignant portrayal of the mens fate that is the films greatest strength.