What can be said about MASH...

Rating: 10/10 (17 February 2001)

that hasn't been said already? The movie's timing is great (being anti-war in a period where anti-war was all the rage), the script is tinted with a broad range of humor -from practical jokes to subtle wit- the characters are perfect (from the leading duo of Sutherland/Gould to each and every of the supporting ones), the documentary filming is a perfect vehicle for the message and the ambiance embraces you and makes you a part of what is going on.
As for the message itself, it is pure and in your face: war is hell and the only way to face hell (being war or any other kind), is no holds barred humor -reminds you of the Tom Robbins motto "Joy in spite of everything". No wonder that people watch MASH over and over again.
The TV MASH, has not been aired systematically in my country, so I have very few recollections of it. But I remember enough to understand why it kept going in the States. And I can understand why there is a whole MASH culture (books, memorabilia, you name it). MASH is a life changing experience, especially if you happen to watch it in the age of 13-16. I was, it did and the funny thing is, it still does. It is far beyond a perfect 10/10 -it is an experience. How many movies can claim that?