Carry on Jack

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O g Unbelievably, from both a logistical and tonal perspective, this was made the same year (1964) as Spying and Cleo. There are a couple of actors in prominent roles here that just didn't 'get' Carry On and the result is jarring. They play it as though they're acting alongside Laurence Olivier... Definitely a shame that Cribbins was only used in one more (canonical) Carry On after this though. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 10/27/25 Full Review DanTheMan 2 Being the first of the franchise to embrace the period setting, providing tons of mileage for punning and farce, Carry On Jack sets its worldview at one remove, creating a universe that exists by its own laws and logic, therefore making any form of ludicrousness acceptable. Like its predecessor, it doesn't quite feel like a real Carry On film; however, where that worked in favour of Cabby, being more of a character drama, Jack has too much of a mean streak. Even with some lavish production values, most of the main team are missing, and the humour has a distinct lack of laughs, feeling more like a full-on panto and not a headfirst dive into silly absurdity. It's not a complete disaster, mind you, mainly thanks to a very likeable Bernard Cribbins in the leading role alongside an equally fantastic Juliet Mills. Some fun action and the occasional bit of humour does land during this outrageous adventure at sea, but for what it's worth Carry On Jack cruises through hot water continuously with plenty of misunderstanding, subterfuge and bad luck. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/09/25 Full Review Audience Member Not a bad trip out for The Carry On Team but nothing their best movie again Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Audience Member poor due to man cast. Cribbins isn't a lead actor and Juliet Mills struggles Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review bill t Weakest one so far. The gang, or whoever bothered to show up, are longship crew. Mutiny and other hijiinx ensue...or is attempted. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member A real jolly romp upon the high seas. Certainly worth a watch. Bernard Cribbins was great in his first Carry On. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/01/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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