M*A*S*H (Widescreen Edition)

This is an outstanding movie in every way. Many of todays television and big screen stars were appearing here in their first major picture. Altmans narration was informative and interesting.

One of the best comedies I have seen, ever. My first view was like 20 years ago, when it was a newelty. Since then, every single broadcast in TV I saw it. And at the end I did the best I can do...: Buy it.

Donald Sutherland, Elliot Gould and Company made an incredible and unforgettable job... thats why 20 + years after it's premier this movie continue been one of the best comedies ever done in Hollywood.

M*A*S*H is one of the funniest movies ever made. All performances by the cast are brilliant. The book is brilliant too. BUY both now!

M.A.S.H. is one of the best war movies ever. If you are a big Tom Skerritt fan, this is his best piece of work. All in all this movie is sparatic and comical. The actor playing Hawkeye is a cheap man's Kiefer Sutherland, but that is the only bad part of the movie. Robert Duvall once again does an outstanding job acting, playing Major Burns. Elliot Gould and Rene Auberjonois show they have true Gritt!! Also JoAnn Pflug keeps it real!

It is a shame that the TV show went on to become such a hit, because to my generation, and anyone younger, thats all anyone associates the title to. M*A*S*H was actually a great American movie, in fact, one of the best, before it turned into that sappy, melodramatic, crap fest it turned into on seventies TV. I have suggested this movie to my peers, countless times, only to be responded with countless groans..."Wally, c'mon.. don't make us watch this.."
Oh man! You guys are all missing out. This movie is awesome! It is a comedy all the way, but it is a film also. Worthy of the academy.. and it's kick ass! Sharp and slick, and as another reviewer stated a few spots down, much to my delight.. offensive.
Now I know how some of you feel. I was forced to watch countless hours of the TV show when I was a kid. I hated it. Oh man, did I hate that show. I figured I'd hate the movie too, but I was way wrong. I first saw this film when I was around twelve, and instantly became a fan.
First of all the cast is stellar. And the characters are a lot different. Donald Sutherland plays a much cooler Hawkeye than Alan Alda ever could. Ditto Robert Duvall as Frank... and Elliot Gould as Trapper. The TV show didn't even have Trapper for more than a season, he was replaced by B.J... What a geek that guy was! Lets not forget Tom Skerrit, and Sally Kellerman.. the REAL "HotLips" Houllihan...
Exhibit Two: The theme song. How many nights have you turned off your TV, just because you can't bare to hear that awful theme song. Well, it's actually a song called "Suicide is Painless".. which actually has lyrics, and is actually a pretty great theme song to the movie. A little bit deppressing, but also a little inspirational at the same time.
Exhibit three: The book. Based on true stories from a man who was actually in a MASH unit during the Korean War. Richard Hooker. He despised the TV show as much as you and me. He considered it a disgrace towards his own work. I couldn't agree more. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS MOVIE!!! HIGHLY! and I am talking specifically to all of you out there who are not aware that it has very little in common with the crappy TV show.