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Sgt. Bilko

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Sgt. Bilko (1996)

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Reviews Counted:36

Fresh:12

Rotten:24

Average Rating:4.5/10

Runtime: 1 hr 35 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: This film adaptation of the classic 1950's television series follows the wacky adventures of Sgt. Ernest Bilko, a fast-talking, likable con man, who just happens to run secret, makeshift casinos on... This film adaptation of the classic 1950's television series follows the wacky adventures of Sgt. Ernest Bilko, a fast-talking, likable con man, who just happens to run secret, makeshift casinos on the base. Bilko must deal with two problems: one is Wally, the prudish, newest member of his squad -- who does not participate in Bilko's wild schemes, and basically ignores the craziness around him. But how long can Wally turn a blind eye to his surroundings? The sergeant's other headache is his sworn enemy Maj. Thorn. The major is seeking revenge against Bilko for nearly ruining his career some time ago. Thorn not only wishes to expose the officer's gambling enterprises, he wants to steal his long-suffering girlfriend. [More]

Starring: Steve Martin, Dan Aykroyd, Phil Hartman, Glenne Headly

Starring: Steve Martin, Dan Aykroyd, Phil Hartman, Glenne Headly, Daryl Mitchell, Austin Pendleton, Chris Rock, Max Casella, Eric Edwards, Catherine Silvers, Richard Herd, Travis Tritt

Director: Jonathan Lynn

Director: Jonathan Lynn

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Jun 30, 1998

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This is shoddy hackwork, replaying classic scenarios (the honest new recruit, audits by Pentagon bigwigs and manoeuvres in Nevada) with such disregard for narrative structure the reels might be in the wrong order.

Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
06/24/06
Time Out

Aside from the sheer insanity of trying to leap into the shoes of the irreplaceable Phil Silvers, surely Martin should have recognized that the film had no script, no gags and no discernible point.

Full Review Source: Channel 4 Film | comment Comment
05/19/08
Channel 4 Film

Martin's Bilko is a career grifter who comes out on top every time. He's a Bilko for the nasty '90s, oily and smug.

Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | comment Comment
05/19/08
TV Guide's Movie Guide

Awful

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12/07/02
Alex Keen
Alex Keen
Trades

This guy still scares me.

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01/01/00
Barbara Shulgasser
Barbara Shulgasser
San Francisco Examiner

Though Martin and a solid supporting cast produce a few scattered moments of near-hilarity, for the most part the terrain here is as flat as it gets.

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05/19/08
Brian Lowry
Brian Lowry
Variety
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Most of the way, there's plenty here for anyone who's looking for a laugh-provoking time-waster.

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Chris Hicks
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06/27/05
Eric Lurio
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01/18/04
Greg Maki
Greg Maki
Star-Democrat (Easton, MD)

Martin's aggrieved expressions and sublime physical bits are constantly entertaining.

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01/01/00
Hal Hinson
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01/01/00
Jack Garner
Jack Garner
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

This Sgt. Bilko should be court-martialed.

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01/01/00
James Berardinelli
James Berardinelli
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The film is full of gratifying gags like these, but it also has to strain for newly enlarged scope.

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08/30/04
Janet Maslin
Janet Maslin
New York Times
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[A] celebration of high jinks.

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05/19/08
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Chicago Reader
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CLassic Stevey Martin full of great one-liners.

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02/19/03
Kevin Fiddler
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Henderson Home News (Henderson, NV)

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05/20/03
Leonard Schwarz
Leonard Schwarz
Palo Alto Weekly

Sgt. Bilko isn't a bad movie, it just isn't worth the six or seven bucks to get in.

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04/17/02
Leslie Rigoulot
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