M*A*S*H (DVD)

A Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (M.A.S.H) stationed on the front line of the Korean War may not seem the most obvious setting for a comedy. However, Robert Altman’s Oscar-winning film comedy, M*A*S*H (1970), was just that. Not only was the film a success in itself but it also spawned a cult TV series. Based on the novel by Richard Hooker, Ring Lardner Jr wrote the screenplay for the film for which he was awarded an Oscar. Apparently, some thirteen directors rejected the screenplay before Altman finally agreed. The film itself does not have a specific plot, it is more a hotch-potch collection of scenes centered around two madcap surgeons. Trapper ...

Despite seeing very few M*A*S*H episodes in my life I knew from these few that it was a television series that I would love and so when I ordered it for Christmas I also ordered the M*A*S*H film which incidentally is what the television series is based upon. I must at this point say that I was thoroughly disappointed with the film and since watching the first two series' of the television series have become even more disappointed with it. Now I'm certain that most people will disagree with me and say that the film was brilliant and hilarious throughout but I just can't find the appeal. Like the television series the film is based in the 4077th ...

M*A*S*H is hands down the most hilarious movie ever made. I have always loved the television show; I grew up watching MASH, but I had never seen the movie until about five years ago. First of all let me say here, the movie MASH is nothing like the television show MASH; and while I like them both, they can't be compared. So when you watch the movie, forget everything you know about the t.v. show, act like it's a whole new story. If you can do this, then you will truly enjoy this movie. Every part of this movie is good. A few of my favorite moments are when they push Frank over the edge, he's taken away in a straight jacket. When Hawkeye and Trapper John go ...