Evengyny Thanks for the memories!

Aiden Melton The storyline feels a little thin and moth-eaten in parts but this sequel is plenty of fun.

Scarlet The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

Dana An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.

cchrisr20045 Actually all the episodes of "Dad's Army" were far closer to the truth than many people would like to believe. There were many who thought this was a parody but much of the antics were close to the truth.Many of the men and very young men (Private Pike), and the much older "Lance Corporal" Jones may appear satire but a lot closer to the truth. The whole point of the Home Guard (a reality) was to defend the UK in the case of invasion from Germany. Given the Dunkirk evacuation a lot closer to the truth than people would care to believe.Many of these men were indeed incapable of being in the front line, let alone the second row of invasion, indeed retreat. However in the words of Winston Churchill, "every man (and woman) must make their contribution to the war effort"; actually that is where the WRVS came in too.The Womens (Royal) Voloulantary Service (actually the Royal commendation, ironically only came AFTER the war, despite the massive effort put in to the war, albeit not at the front by women) they took over many of the jobs that men had done previously and arguably could be seen as the start of the women's' liberation movement in the 1960s Compare this situation comedy with the more serious film The Eagle has Landed(starring Michael Caine), and you can see the links.So although the scenarios in Dad's Army were very funny and well written, far closer to the truth than many would prefer to believe.Enjoy watching the episodes as they show the ability of the English to poke fun at themselves; notwithstanding the real seriousness of the situation.

madeleine_swain OK it's 2011 and I'm sitting on a couch in Melbourne, Australia. I've bought a couple of series cheaply on DVD (Borders is in liquidation) and I'm playing a disc on the TV. In the room are my 7-year-old daughter, 10-year-old son, 74-year-old mother and 79-year-old father (last two visiting from England). Me? Somewhere between the others. We're all transfixed, laughing out loud and immediately sticking on another episode when one finishes. There's your proof right there. Brilliantly cast. Beautifully acted and written with wit, class and, often, surprising poignancy. If something is really good, it holds up nearly 50 years later and appeals to a generation normally more focused on YouTube, computer games and hand-held consoles. Classy and classic.

winstonfg ...but I never liked it. If it weren't for the acting talents of all concerned, especially Arthur Lowe, John le Mesurier and Bill Pertwee (in my opinion, the only believable character of the lot as the ARP warden), I'd rank it down there with 'Are You Being Served' (probably another favourite of a lot of you, but in my opinion the worst calumny ever afflicted on the British television public).Which is a pity, since the premise is superb; and the subject matter manna from heaven to the Beeb's costume/set departments. Unfortunately, it degenerates into unbelievable situations, childish slapstick, and that faithful fallback of so much mediocre British comedy - the walk-on line.Perhaps it was the timing: I was 11 when it first came out, possibly too young to appreciate all the wartime references (my parents loved it, and they didn't agree on much); but in my view it stands as a missed opportunity for all the undoubted talent involved.

otis167 Capt. Mainwaring would frequently utter the above phrase, and then immediately do something much more stupid than young Private Pike could ever accomplish. This is one of the reasons why this colorful program is one of my favorites (pardon my American English spelling).The scripts are good, but what really make this show brilliant are the great characters and the wonderful actors. It must have been very difficult to get elderly actors to do zany slapstick comedy, but the directors managed to do it beautifully.The contrast of young and old, and middle class and working class people in perpetual conflict is really great fun to watch. More egos are deflated in this series than ever before, and with hilarious results.Instead of watching the horrible news accounts of the Iraq War, watch a video tape of Dad's Army. This a very funny remembrance of a much better era.