In the Army Now

PG

Released Aug 12, 1994

1 hr. 33 min.

Comedy

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12%

34 Reviews

Tomatometer

44%

25,000+ Ratings

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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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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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Audience Member

Good buddy movie really funny and action packed

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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Audience Member

Gen X should never be forgiven for giving us Paul Shore and Andy Dick.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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brendan n

In the Army Now is another Pauly Shore vehicle that falls apart as it goes along. The film is quite funny as Shore goes through all the typical army training and punishment he endures due to his disrespect to training officers. The remaining support are essentially left with nothing and it's all the Pauly Shore show, which was to be expected. The film isn't without its charm but it will depend on your tolerance for the usual Pauly Shore humour. The film really needed to flush out the support to ensure the weight wasn't to be fully lifted by Shore and it's this reliance that really sinks it in the end. There was ample opportunity to branch out of the usual comedy troupes and sadly this is one of those films that will vanish for the new generation. 05/07/2020

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

I think this is a very cheesy movie, but I like it and I would watch it again. 47%

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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Daniel Petrie Jr.

Director

Pauly Shore

Bones Conway

Andy Dick

Jack Kaufman

Lori Petty

Christine Jones

David Alan Grier

Fred Ostroff

Esai Morales

Sgt. Stern

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Gene Siskel

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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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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.
Executive Producer: Nicholas Hassitt, Cyrus Yavneh
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
Sound Mix: Stereo, Surround

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