In the Army Now

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In the Army Now

PG

Released Aug 12, 1994

1h 33m

Comedy

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After getting fired from their jobs at an electronics store, Bones (Pauly Shore) and Jack (Andy Dick) sign up for the U.S. Army Reserve, hoping to make a little money with a minimum of responsibility. What the hapless pals don't realize, however, is that Libya has just invaded Chad, so Bones and Jack are quickly shipped off for service. Now these slackers turned Army recruits are getting lost in the Sahara and engaging in armed combat with the Libyan forces.

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Critics Consensus

This 1994 Pauly Shore vehicle stretches its star's thin shtick to the breaking point with a laugh-deficient screenplay that borrows shamelessly from Bill Murray's far superior Stripes.

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Gene Siskel

Chicago Tribune

Whatever Shore wants to do in the movie business is his business, but the feeling here is that he could expand his audience beyond the teen set if he were to laugh at himself a little bit more.

Rated: 2/4

Aug 16, 2017

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Kevin Thomas

Los Angeles Times

If Shore's comic genius eludes you or if you find the film something less than a constant laugh riot, you may still be willing to agree that it's amiable enough and not begrudge in the least the likelihood that Shore fans will be pleased.

May 22, 2013

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Carrie Rickey

Philadelphia Inquirer

Is In the Army Now funny? Yes, Drill Sergeant, Sir! Is it stupid? Yes, sir! Does it kill brain cells? Yes, sirree!

May 22, 2013

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Andrew Galdi

Movie Bitches

I still enjoyed the watch

Apr 24, 2024

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Avaryl Halley

Movie Bitches

Its success 90% lies in Pauly Shore’s line delivery

Apr 24, 2024

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David Parkinson

Radio Times

There's no satire, no farce, no wit -- just dumb utterances and whimsical slapstick.

Rated: 1/5

Jul 28, 2014

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Stephen C

Funny in 1 hour and 33 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $28,900,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/21/25

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Lou S

Pauly Shore takes a lead role and kills it. Alongside another comedic giant in David Alan Greer, it's non-stop fun. The plot is ridiculous, yes, but it delivers over and over again. I will stop and watch any time I see this on cable tv. It's great and due in big part to Shore.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/09/24

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Christopher J

this was a alot better than i was expecting it to be

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/22/24

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Dumont W

Phobe even DAG couldn't save this disaster

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

05/05/24

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Golden Rule T

I paid $1 to see this movie in 1994 and I felt ripped off. I will never get that 92 minutes of my life back. BAD.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

11/13/22

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Audience Member

Hilarious movie that reminded my so much of how my boyfriend probably was at army bootcamp! Ignore the haters

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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Daniel Petrie Jr.

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Synopsis

After getting fired from their jobs at an electronics store, Bones (Pauly Shore) and Jack (Andy Dick) sign up for the U.S. Army Reserve, hoping to make a little money with a minimum of responsibility. What the hapless pals don't realize, however, is that Libya has just invaded Chad, so Bones and Jack are quickly shipped off for service. Now these slackers turned Army recruits are getting lost in the Sahara and engaging in armed combat with the Libyan forces.

Director: Daniel Petrie Jr.
Producer: Michael Rotenberg
Production Co: Hollywood Pictures
Rating: PG
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 12, 1994, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $28.9M
Runtime: 1h 33m
Sound Mix: Stereo, Surround

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