Product ReviewsBiloxi Blues (DVD, 1988)

Biloxi Blues (DVD, 2004)

Movie synopsis
In the second of Neil Simon's semi-autobiographical trilogy (with BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS and BROADWAY BOUND), Matthew Broderick plays Simon's alter ego, Eugene Jerome. This time Eugene is in army basic training during World War II, and his general dissatisfaction with military life is exacerbated by his sadistic drill sergeant, Toomey (performed with comic perfection by Christopher Walken). Eugene has three goals--to get out of the army alive, to lose his virginity, and to fall in love. In funny, poignant lessons, Eugene learns about friendship from his fellow soldiers, about sex from a down-home, no-nonsense prostitute, and about love from a local girl he meets at a dance. The strong supporting cast includes Park Overall as the prostitute and Penelope Ann Miller as Daisy, Eugene's first love. Broderick's deadpan delivery of his smart-aleck observations gives Mike Nichols's film many of its funniest moments.

I can remember when I first saw this. There was that very brief introduction of a Gay character who was lurking in the dark doing things that were not tolerated in the Military (obviously not very Don't Ask, Don't Tell). I love this film but watching it a bit older now, I still appreciate it for what it is. A Story telling film that well, perhaps doesn't always give a great portrayal of characters but merely interprets what the author sees which is funny. A film that I can watch over and over again learning something different every time I see it.

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A Classic Comedy

This movie is by far both VERY FUNNY and TOUCHING. Matthew Broederick gives an outstanding preformance and his one liners are GR8! The entire cast is phenomenal, the casting was perfect.

Christopher Walken steals the movie as the half crazed Sgt. Toomey. To me, this is Walken at his finest. He should do much more comedy.

Probably the best part of the movie is the opening 20 minutes of the train ride of the troops to their training base in Biloxi, Mississippi. MB's comments of the heat when they arrive are hysterical.

There are too many scenes that crack one up and I do not want to ruin the movie.

Although this is a comedy and does not show the gore and trauma the troops saw in battle one scene does remind all of us what war really is. You'll know it when you see it. It's a nice break from movies like Platoon or Saving Private Ryan (movies that are excellent critical to showing us all what the horror of war is all about) but comedy relief is never bad.

I am proud to say that my late dad did his time on Iwo Jima and Okinawa and was one of the lucky ones to come home safe and raise a family. I admire and respect any man or woman who has served or are serving our country. And to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in all of the wars the USA was/is involved in (right or wrong)... gave us our FREEDOM...may they all RIP and be blessed. These men and women deserve nothing less than every Americans respect!

The closing voice over of MB describing his basic training and of WWII will make you well up. My only criticism is Neil Simon had to put in his two cents about this story being made into a/his movie...that to me was not necessary.

This is a movie that should be on any WWII fans shelf and should be watched with loved one's and friends for a pleasant break during our current rough time. The USA is strong and we will overcome this latest set back, we always do! If my patriotic comments are insulting to you or you feel are not necessary...TS...it's called "Freedom of Speech"!

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Reliving movies from my past.

A great movie. I watched it years ago and decided to buy a DVD for the past years library. I like to watch movies from my past sometimes when there's nothing else on TV.

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Biloxi Blues Not Blue At All

Biloxi Blues is a great film if you like movies about the military... (no actual battle, but some real experiences from basic training) and comedy, which this is chock full of (A LOT of adult humor). I have enjoyed Biloxi Blues ever since I was on part of the set here in Arkansas (where some filming took place), and when it came out in theaters. A "must have" for your collection!Read full review...

Great movie

Great movie. Great addition to my military movies collection.

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very good thank you

everything was good thank you.

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was good

funny movie

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A DOZEN VIEWINGS AND IT IS STILL FRESH AND DELIGHTFUL!!

A YOUNG MAN & HIS FRIEND ENLIST IN THE ARMY AS WW2 WINDS DOWN. THEY ARE TAKEN TO BILOXIE, MISSISSIPPI FOR THEIR TRAINING. THEIR SARGEANT, PLAYED BY CHRISTOPHER WALKIN IS INSANE..THE GROUP OF TRAINEES ARE HILARIOUS AND TOUCHING AND BRODERICK,A WOULD BE WRITER, RECORDS IT ALL. A GREAT COMING OF AGE STORY ! GREAT ACTING BY ALL !! A MUST SEE.Read full review...

Loved it !

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Memories

I enjoyed the dvd from start to finish.

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