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Bill Murray has joined the Army, and it will never be the same! When John Winger (Murray) loses his job, his car, his apartment, and his girlfriend - all in one day - he decides he has only one option: volunteer for Uncle Sam. He talks his friend Russell (Harold Ramis) into enlisting with him. Where else, they figure, can they help save the world for Democracy and meet girls at the same time! Insanity follows as the two are arrested twice, have endless run ins with their drill sergeant, and get into a big mess at a female mud wrestling match! Lots of laughs. Warren Oates and John Candy put in memorable supporting performances . And "That's A Fact Jack!".
Absolutely one of the funniest movies ever made. It would definitely have to be highly ranked, if only for the fact that it is possibly the most quoted movie of all time. Who among us has never said "Lighten up, Francis" or "You can't leave, all the plant are gonna die! ". Bill Murray is at his best, and Harold Ramis is the perfect straight man for him. Add in a supporting cast that includes John Candy, Judge Rheinhold, John Laroquette and Sean Young, and you have something pretty special. Also, gains points for the fact that it doesn't start to fade out at the end, like many comedies do when the decide to get "message-y". It just keeps up the energy and humor right up to (and including) the credits.