Stripes 1981

Critics score:
86 / 100

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Janet Maslin, New York Times: Mr. Murray hasn't yet reached the point at which his routines can be sustained for more than 10 minutes at a time. But he has achieved a sardonically exaggerated calm that can be very entertaining. Read more

Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader: The balance of the film consists of time-tested commercial material, most of which is still working fine. Read more

Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: An anarchic slob movie, a celebration of all that is irreverent, reckless, foolhardy, undisciplined, and occasionally scatological. It's a lot of fun. Read more

TIME Magazine: Stripes will keep potential felons off the streets for two hours. Few people seem to be asking, these days, that movies do more. Read more

Time Out: [Reitmam] manages a reasonable success rate at pulling off the numerous verbal and sight gags with which the script is peppered. Read more

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Gary Arnold, Washington Post: The premise and star remain out of whack until the rambling, diffuse screenplay finally struggles beyond basic training. Read more