Alicia I love this movie so much

Claysaba Excellent, Without a doubt!!

Humaira Grant It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

Griff Lees Very good movie overall, highly recommended. Most of the negative reviews don't have any merit and are all pollitically based. Give this movie a chance at least, and it might give you a different perspective.

mark.waltz "Everytime you open my mouth, you get me in trouble" Now ain't that the truth! Bud's constant manipulation of Lou's actions (especially when someone in authority is around) has not gone unnoticed by the dizzy and funny fat man. This time around, they've left the confines of army barracks to the confines of a naval ship, even spoofing that switch in the opening credits. There's a really good serious story here, focusing on radio heartthrob Dick Powell deserting his fans and becoming a gob to have a private life as a seaman and as far away from screaming females as he can be. But reporter Claire Dodd wants to get the scoop, poses as a chambermaid in Powell's hotel room, and fortunately gets caught. It's up to Bud and Lou and the Andrews Sisters to help him retain his desire to serve his country in peace. I found Dodd's character to be completely obnoxious and unlikable, and longed to see her not only fail but be totally humiliated in trying to achieve her goals.The Andrews Sisters have one of their best numbers, "Give Me Some Skin" ("Like they do it in Harlem") which comes with a rousing dance sequence. They are also more involved in the plot this time, with Patty Andrews pursued by Lou who has been sending her love letters, minus a photo of course. It's ironic that their ship is heading for Hawaii, considering that Pearl Harbor's attack was just around the corner. The fact that Dodd's character somehow ends up on the ship was a bit disturbing, but I allowed for it quite reluctantly, knowing that there would be a memorable payoff. Dodd's actions do finally impact her as she sees exactly why he wanted to desperately escape the obsessive public. The antics of Bud and Lou are quite funny and the musical numbers add a lot of jazzy jitterbugging into the fun. When the Andrews Sisters land in Hawaii, they add some boogie woogie into the hula. This is just one of many comedies which insists that 7 goes inyi 28 13 times, and has evidence to prove it.

Spikeopath In The Navy does at times feel rushed, you sense that it was what is commonly known today as a cash cow !, it was rushed thru to capitalise on the success of Buck Privates the previous outing from the duo. Abbott & Costello are widely regarded and lauded for saving Universal Studios bacon, so with that in mind I feel that it would be churlish of me to downgrade the film for its forced feel, but sadly it is evident regardless.Yet for me to even suggest that the film is less than entertaining would be doing a big disservice to all involved, all the expected formula's are in here, the gags from the boys hit the mark, with the "find the submarine sequence" particularly mirth inducing, and of course the musical warbling of The Andrews Sisters offers foot tapping relief. The film does exactly what it says on the tin, open it up expecting fun and light relief, and you will get it in spades, a safe 6/10.

classicsoncall "In The Navy" is the second Abbott and Costello service film, with a nod to their first, "Buck Privates" in the opening credits. Genuinely high on patriotism, it brings back The Andrews Sisters and Shemp Howard from the prior picture.The plot involves crooner Russ Raymond (Dick Powell) dropping out of the celebrity spotlight, only to join the Navy under the name of Tom Halstead. He is relentlessly pursued by newspaper photographer Dorothy Roberts (Claire Dodd), but gee, how many pictures did she need? As Smoky Adams (Abbott) and Seaman Pomeroy Watson (Costello), the boys are up to their usual antics which include Abbott's sleight of hand lemon routine, a money changing bit and a classic 7 times 13 equals 28, and Costello can prove it three different ways! In a slightly unsavory gag, the boys lay in wait for each other with mouths full of water ready to spray each other, but they keep breaking up and the sequence looks more like a series of outtakes that were left in the film.The Andrews Sisters are in usual fine form, with Patty much more animated in her lead role than in "Buck Privates". They keep the film moving with songs from beginning to end, with a few well choreographed production numbers thrown in. The highlight of the film though belongs to Lou Costello, as he impersonates the Captain of the ship to impress the Andrews Sisters, and commandeers the ship in a series of naval routines, defying all the laws of physics along the way. With two service comedies under their belt, Bud and Lou would wind up in yet another branch of the service very quickly in 1941's "Keep 'Em Flying", and with the war over, one final time in 1947's "Buck Privates Come Home", reprising the original characters from their first Army film.

jimtinder The duo's second service comedy of 1941 is also one of their best films. The humor abounds, especially in the sequence where Costello tries to impress the Andrews Sisters by captaining the ship. The comic highlights of the film are the "Lemon Bit" (watch as the boys try to keep a straight face) and Costello's efforts to get into a hammock.The romantic subplot isn't bad, either, as the always excellent Dick Powell croons his way into Claire Dodd's heart. One may find themself wrapped up in this plotline, unlike most romantic subplots in A&C's films.Funny material, the Andrews Sisters, a decent plot and an appearance by the one and only Shemp Howard make "In The Navy" an A&C treat. 8 out of 10.