MASH 1970

Critics score:
87 / 100

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Gene Siskel, Chicago Tribune: For me, M*A*S*H contains as much depression as humor. Read more

TIME Magazine: M.A.S.H., one of America's funniest bloody films, is also one of its bloodiest funny films. Read more

Roger Greenspun, New York Times: Although it is impudent, bold, and often very funny, it lacks the sense of order (even in the midst of disorder) that seems the special province of successful comedy. Read more

Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader: This is still watchable for the verve of the ensemble acting and dovetailing direction, but some of the crassness leaves a sour aftertaste. Read more

Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: One of the reasons M*A*S*H is so funny is that it's so desperate. Read more

Geoff Andrew, Time Out: It shows Altman's stylistic signature in embryonic form. Read more

Variety Staff, Variety: In the end M.A.S.H. succeeds, in spite of its glaring faults. Read more