The
safety of the free world is in his hands.
Yes, it's
true...I have a soft spot in my heart for Pauly
Shore. He just makes me laugh...I know he can't
act...he's not even really that funny...but he
makes me laugh. I swear I'm not stoned. Now,
mind you I'm not saying I'll ever put any of his
films in the "A" range. I doubt that'll
happen...but, fairly solid "C" is not out of the
question and I actually find myself not turning
the channel anytime I see this film on late
night.
Let's face it...Shore can be irritating. There's
no doubt about that. The voice, the mannerisms,
the absurdity. He just wears on the nerves. Yet,
he's generally able to convey a certain
likeability...a balance of goofiness and
innocence that is rather endearing.
This film follows him and Andy Dick as they join
the military to try to finance their dreams of
entrepreneurship. Of course, shortly after they
join they are called to battle.
This film works a bit more because clearly the
script was adapted for Shore. There are lines
here he can deliver and make us laugh. Plus, he
has this odd but workable rapport with Andy Dick
that is just fun to watch. Add to the mix Lori
Petty, David Alan Grier, Esai Morales and a fun
cameo by Brendan Fraser and you have an almost
workable movie.
Pauly Shore movies are not about acting or
writing or set design or anything like
that...they're simple movies made to make you
laugh. This film succeeds moreso than other
Shore vehicles because it seems to be built
around him.
Of course, it should be noted that the script
has several writing credits...never a great
sign. Director Dan Petrie Jr. also worked on
Beverly Hills Cop II, Turner & Hooch and Toy
Soldiers...so, clearly, he knows how to handle
goofy situations.
If you're in the mood for something stupid that
just might make you laugh, "In the Army Now"
just might do the trick.
©
Written by Richard
Propes
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