Many say that compared to the TV show this is a come down, which I have to agree on. Michael Richards is good, but he can't outdo John Cleese's Lacrobat. It also recycles some jokes from the show; especially with the news reports. But on its own merit, this film is still very funny film. If nothing else its worth watching for the SAS scene, and a great theme song playing over the end credits. Also the chances of the TV series being re-released look very slim, so we may need to make do with this.

when it's good...
Review date: 2004-03-19 Rating: 10 out of 10

its very good, but there's some elements which don't quite work.
however, these are outnumbered by those which do. the 'sas rescue' scene is hysterical, with a profanity level which wouldn't be normal then but is now.
also contains one of teh funniest, most ludicrous lines ever uttered on film - 'quick, search...!'
won't spoil it for you. if you've seen it you know what i mean

ALL STAR CLASSIC
Review date: 2004-02-10 Rating: 10 out of 10

Everyone involved in this film puts in a star performance. From Peter Cook portraying that greatest of all British traits (insanity). Alexi Sayle doing what he does best, playing a communist. The American President's bodyguards showing that all American obsession with over-reaction and best of the lot, Rik Mayal leading the psychotic but hopelessly inept SAS. Watch out for the SAS and the lift scene. I cannot recommend this highly enough, even better than the series it was based on

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