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Dad's Army

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Dad's Army

2016

1h 40m

Comedy

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Near the end of World War II, the Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard platoon deals with a female journalist and a German spy.

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Tara Brady

Irish Times

Who do you think you are kidding, fake Dad's Army?

Rated: 2/5

Feb 8, 2016

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David Sexton

London Evening Standard

It was a sitcom, which is to say habitual - and since it is still frequently broadcast and enjoyed, it is with us as much as it ever was. And we don't enjoy our favourite habits being changed for us.

Rated: 1/5

Feb 7, 2016

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Mark Kermode

Observer (UK)

Oliver Parker's direction does little to lighten the tone; from the bull-in-a-field opening to the beach-bound battle finale, subtlety is not the film's strong suit.

Rated: 2/5

Feb 7, 2016

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Leigh Paatsch

Herald Sun (Australia)

Another mediocre modern remake of a beloved old TV show.

Rated: 2/5

May 13, 2020

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Bertie Archer

One Room With A View

Borrowing enough from the original series and allowing the new faces to develop the old characters, they've found the balance so often lacking in reboots.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 9, 2019

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Paula Fleri-Soler

Times of Malta

The comedy is a little too obvious, the plot is razor-thin and the story never takes advantage of its film-length running time, and often it feels like a normal episode stretched to breaking point.

Feb 16, 2019

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Jeremy P

Wonderful , lovingly recreated tribute, marvellous cast, all perfectly slotted into their respective characters , it's moderately funny , nicely paced with beautiful scenery and a cracking script. Keep cynicism at bay and enjoy ..

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/12/25

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ian b

Terrible.Should never have got off the cutting room floor.Shambles.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/28/24

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Samantha S

A good attempt but just not quite there. Also at times a bit too vulgar with visual gags that would have felt totally out of place in the original series, which this is trying its best to imitate.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/09/23

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Audience Member

A good movie, but the comedy isn't always that funny. Still a must-see though!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Polly H

If you're a Dad's Army fan like me then you'll thoroughly enjoy it. The script lacks richness at times and the story is a bit weak, but I like Dad's Army so much that I just loved this tribute to the originals. Toby Jones is outstanding and really believable in the role of Captain Mainwaring and Bill Nighy is always a joy to watch, as is Michael Gambon. It's very silly but great fun.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/23/21

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Audience Member

A pointless remake . Only laughed once during the whole film . Did the film makers ever watch the original .? Some good actors are wasted on this film..

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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Synopsis

Near the end of World War II, the Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard platoon deals with a female journalist and a German spy.

Director: Oliver Parker
Producer: Damian Jones
Screenwriter: Hamish McColl
Production Co: DJ Films
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 6, 2016
Runtime: 1h 40m

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