Strange, but lots and lots of fun

Rating: 8/10 (18 November 2003)

I just finished watching this amusing movie for the second time in a week, and found it just as enjoyable as the first time. Although the characters are basically caricatures, this classic film provides us with some solid entertainment. Robert Strauss as Animal is extremely amusing to watch; so is William Pearson as Marko the Mailman (At Ease). And to top it all off, the Nazis are portrayed throughout as nothing more than inept and goofy so no guilty pleasure is assumed by the viewer. Stalag 17 is one of the best comedies I've ever seen.