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Major Payne (1995)

Damon Wayans , Karyn Parsons , Nick Castle  |  PG-13 |  DVD
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (141 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Damon Wayans, Karyn Parsons, William Hickey, Michael Ironside, Albert Hall
  • Directors: Nick Castle
  • Writers: Damon Wayans, Dean Lorey, Gary Rosen
  • Producers: Damon Wayans, Eric L. Gold, Michael Rachmil
  • Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC, Widescreen
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround)
  • Subtitles: English, Spanish
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
  • Studio: Universal Pictures
  • DVD Release Date: January 5, 1999
  • Run Time: 98 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (141 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: 0783230494
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,985 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "Major Payne" on IMDb

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Let's face facts here: You don't watch a movie like Major Payne for its artistic merit any more than you'd watch Schindler's List for its comedy. If you go in thinking otherwise, you're bucking for a disappointment. So it's a pleasant surprise to discover that Major Payne is more entertaining than a barrel full of bad reviews would lead you to believe. It's a totally formulaic comedy about a bunch of misfit kids who turn into a crack squad of skillfully disciplined ROTC cadets, but Damon Wayans is spot-on hilarious in the title role as the hardened military bulldog who whips the little slackers into shape. Wayans plays the role as if killing and warfare were the only joys in life, and when he finds himself cast adrift without a military commission, a scene that directly parodies Apocalypse Now lets you know that Wayans (who cowrote the script) is going to bring something new to this routine scenario. Major Payne's idea of a good bedtime story is to recall his worst battlefield horrors, and Wayans gives it just the right twist of comedy to put Payne's bullet-pierced heart in the right place--he's really just a good guy with an iron-clad exterior. The young recruits strut their stuff in the final round of their cadet competition (their marching rap is good for a solid laugh), and director Nick Castle keeps it all from becoming too stupid or over the top. It's arguably only for Wayans's most ardent fans, but as a send-up of all the great movie drill instructors, Major Payne is painlessly enjoyable. --Jeff Shannon

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Damon Wayans, Karyn Parsons. In this comic spoof of military flicks, a hard-bitten Army major is assigned to shape up a sloppy group of ROTC trainees in preparation for a competition. 1995/color/98 min/PG-13/widescreen.

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This movie is very funny. Picturesque Music  |  27 reviewers made a similar statement
This is probable one of the best movies ever produced. Ryan M. Spelman  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
All the men in our circle of friends love it, and the women hate it... what can you do? Arwythur  |  1 reviewer made a similar statement
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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As you can see from the previous reviews this is a good movie that will have you laughing out loud. The people though who will really love this movie are the former and present Marines. Those of us who can be included in this latter group will find themselves laughing so hard that at times you will find yourself having to pause the movie to wipe away the tears from your eyes.
Damon Wayans did alot of research for the character that he portrays, which included spending 2 weeks will real Marine Drill instructors. It has paid off well, because everything he does, from his voice cadence to the way he points at someone with his whole hand is completely authentic.
So for all you former "Devil Dogs" out there, buy this movie, you will not be sorry.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Damon Wayans is Excellent as Major Payne! November 9, 2006
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This movie is so funny that anyone with military experience that has a good sense of humor will absolutely love it! At several points in the movie I was laughing so hard that tears were flowing! My supervisor where I work is a retired Marine Gunny Sargent and he reminds me a lot of Major Payne (he's also a very likable guy and a good boss!). I highly recommed this movie to anyone who likes good clean satire and loves to laugh.
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This movie made me laugh so hard I almost went to the Marines. This movie is so funny, I laughed my head off at the part when he tried to get the kid to go to sleep by getting rid of the monster in his closet. This movie makes me wish I had a P.E. teacher just like that. BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! "There! If he's still in there, he ain't happy!"
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Double whammy of fun.
Wayans managed to morph Full Metal Jacket with Band Camp, resulting in a unique, funny movie that entertains on several levels.
Published 2 days ago by Leroy E. Bishop
5.0 out of 5 stars Major Payne
I am a former Drill Sergeant and the movie cracks me up everytime I see it. Great for the family as well.
Published 8 days ago by Ray Ray
5.0 out of 5 stars Good family comedy.
Not for the very young kids. Some mild profanity is involved, but if you can handle that this is one funny movie that you will be repeating one-liners from for a long time.
Published 10 days ago by R. Knight
5.0 out of 5 stars Epic Movie
This movie is hilarious. You can watch it over and over again and still get a good laugh. Love it!
Published 11 days ago by Leah
3.0 out of 5 stars Best Damon movie to date
I had missed watching this movie and decided to just go all out and purchase it. It remains hilarious for the first 45 minutes but falls flat after that. Read more
Published 11 days ago by T. Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic
This movie is a classic watched it probably 50 times in my life and its one of the few movies that just don't get old awesome movie!!
Published 13 days ago by Robert
4.0 out of 5 stars Good humor
This is a good slapstick film. Good time to sit down and have some popcorn and laughs with the kids!
Published 19 days ago by Delano Watts
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny Movie
My son mentioned this, and I, for once, was able to surprise him with something he really likes. Very funny.
Published 19 days ago by sv
5.0 out of 5 stars Major Payne
Funny. Nostalgic. We saw the 1995 movie with our son during his 18 th birthday. The Wayne's were fantastic. The HD was fine too.
Published 20 days ago by Juana
5.0 out of 5 stars Anyone with a military background will love it too.
This is funny and entertaining. Wayans is believable as a mission-focused military operator. if you like tongue-in-cheek fun, this is it.
Published 1 month ago by James T Biles
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