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Private Benjamin proves a potent showcase for its Oscar-nominated star, with Hawn making the most of a story that rests almost completely on her daffily irresistible charm.
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"Private Benjamin" seems coarse, sluggish and interminable as a comedy scenario, but the profoundly depressing aspect of it is that Goldie Hawn appears to be receding as a comedienne and emerging as a boss lady. May 8, 2017 | Full Review…
"Private Benjamin" seems coarse, sluggish and interminable as a comedy scenario, but the profoundly depressing aspect of it is that Goldie Hawn appears to be receding as a comedienne and emerging as a boss lady.
Gary Arnold
[Hawn's] not so gifted that she can carry a heavy load of indifferent material on her own two little shoulders, without considerable sagging. March 26, 2009 | Full Review…
[Hawn's] not so gifted that she can carry a heavy load of indifferent material on her own two little shoulders, without considerable sagging.
Variety Staff
Another depressing example of the big-screen gag-string sitcom, it turns exclusively on a plot that grew from a concept that developed from an idea that somebody should never have had - Goldie Hawn joins the army. February 9, 2006 | Full Review…
Another depressing example of the big-screen gag-string sitcom, it turns exclusively on a plot that grew from a concept that developed from an idea that somebody should never have had - Goldie Hawn joins the army.
Derek Adams
Quote not available. October 23, 2004 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
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Roger Ebert
Mr. Zieff demonstrates great skill in keeping the gags aloft and in finding new ways by which to free the laughs trapped inside old routines about latrine duty, war games, forced marches and calisthenics. August 30, 2004 | Full Review…
Mr. Zieff demonstrates great skill in keeping the gags aloft and in finding new ways by which to free the laughs trapped inside old routines about latrine duty, war games, forced marches and calisthenics.
Vincent Canby
...a fairly familiar premise that's mostly employed to affable effect by filmmaker Howard Zieff... March 14, 2020 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…
...a fairly familiar premise that's mostly employed to affable effect by filmmaker Howard Zieff...
David Nusair
Within the limitations of the genre, this story of private Benjamin ends up being entertaining at times. It doesn't add anything new, but it brings to us a new and special performance from the brilliant actress Goldie Hawn. [Full Review in Spanish] August 16, 2019 | Full Review…
Within the limitations of the genre, this story of private Benjamin ends up being entertaining at times. It doesn't add anything new, but it brings to us a new and special performance from the brilliant actress Goldie Hawn. [Full Review in Spanish]
Jesús Fernández Santos
This is arguably although unfortunately Goldie Hawn's most memorable role. May 8, 2017 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
This is arguably although unfortunately Goldie Hawn's most memorable role.
William Thomas
It's basically a one-joke effort, but that joke has Hawn throwing herself with great gusto into the role of a bewildered spoilt brat who comes good and her Oscar-nominated performance has huge charm. May 8, 2017 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
It's basically a one-joke effort, but that joke has Hawn throwing herself with great gusto into the role of a bewildered spoilt brat who comes good and her Oscar-nominated performance has huge charm.
Sue Heal
The pampered Hawn's reactions to rigorous training exercises, her interactions with her superiors, and a not-quite-successful love affair with French physician Armand Assante while on duty in Europe inspire plenty of laughs. May 8, 2017 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…
The pampered Hawn's reactions to rigorous training exercises, her interactions with her superiors, and a not-quite-successful love affair with French physician Armand Assante while on duty in Europe inspire plenty of laughs.
Funny fish-out-of-water comedy with lots of sexual content. January 21, 2015 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Funny fish-out-of-water comedy with lots of sexual content.
Renee Schonfeld
Goldie Hawn gives a charming, Oscar-nominated performance in this lightly feminist service comedy. May 1, 2011 | Rating: B+ | Full Review…
Goldie Hawn gives a charming, Oscar-nominated performance in this lightly feminist service comedy.
Emanuel Levy
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