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You're in the Navy Now

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When Cmdr. Tom Reynolds (John McIntire) tries to select a navy officer capable of leading an experimental submarine with a steam engine, the only candidate he can find is reservist Lt. Harkness (Gary Cooper). Harkness tries to lead his crew to successful trials of the ship, but every effort proves to be a debacle. With his men becoming discouraged and the ship now a laughingstock, Harkness must find a way to make the ship function before Rear Adm. Tennant (Ray Collins) comes calling.

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TIME Staff TIME Magazine When it gets up a full head of steam, [You're in the Navy Now] bubbles with fun. Aug 5, 2019 Full Review Bob Thomas Associated Press As long as the script sticks to this situation and spoofing Navy protocol, it is hilarious. Aug 5, 2019 Full Review Bosley Crowther New York Times It seems only fair to warn you that this farce about Navy men is the most explosively funny service picture that has come along since the nickelodeon versions of the sinking of the battleship Maine. Aug 5, 2019 Full Review Clyde Gilmour Maclean's Magazine In spite of some low patches this is a pleasant and very human comedy about the ordeals of non-professional sailors in wartime. Oct 30, 2019 Full Review Jay Carmody Washington Star Gary Cooper and an experimental submarine chaser are a comedy pair you would not want to miss. Aug 5, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Blu B It's crazy how obscure this is given there is a lot of notable actors in this for the time and it's Cooper in a comedy as well. That being said, I can kind of see why too. Subpar editing and pacing and everything else is just ok about it. The script is alright and makes sense but it would work so much better if it was well.....actually funny. I didn't laugh once in this. The humor either is too scattered, takes too long to setup, or is not well setup, or just just flat most of the time honestly. It's not really screwball like but just ehh...It feels like stuff just sort of happens. The subplot with Greer, the antics of the crew fighting and all, and the actual plot of getting the crew in shape and the ship working, none of it really flows together though they make sense. The direction is super basic, it can drag quite a bit because of the lack of laughs, and it feels like just a average naval drama kind of. There's no big stakes really in this either. Skip This. Especially dissappointing given the cast. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/03/25 Full Review Steve D Against type but not good. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/07/24 Full Review Audience Member A charming movie with a mixed cast of seasoned veterans & bright up & comers. It steams along with good pacing & some fine individual performances, most every gets a chance to be seen. It doesn't promise high art, just good clean fun & it delivers. Mr Deeds joins the navy. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Audience Member Very enjoyable and rather minor film, but it?s well done, fine acting, very well written. It?s an interesting story and always held my interest. Good supporting cast, very early appearances from Charles Bronson and Lee Marvin. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Audience Member Very enjoyable and rather minor film, but it’s well done, fine acting, very well written. It’s an interesting story and always held my interest. Good supporting cast, very early appearances from Charles Bronson and Lee Marvin. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis When Cmdr. Tom Reynolds (John McIntire) tries to select a navy officer capable of leading an experimental submarine with a steam engine, the only candidate he can find is reservist Lt. Harkness (Gary Cooper). Harkness tries to lead his crew to successful trials of the ship, but every effort proves to be a debacle. With his men becoming discouraged and the ship now a laughingstock, Harkness must find a way to make the ship function before Rear Adm. Tennant (Ray Collins) comes calling.
Director
Henry Hathaway
Producer
Fred Kohlmar
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
May 23, 2006
Runtime
1h 33m