This film is a very funny political satire, with many well-aimed (even though, at times, rather too obvious) digs at the politics (and politicians) of the 80's. Although it is not in the league of Dr.Strangelove in terms of satiric black humour, it doesn't really try to be. The jokes are at times hilarious, and in most cases delightful in an old-fashioned comedy way. It is a lot looser in its structure and has a very easygoing pace that helps the satire along. Most of the political satire works even today (which makes one think if things have changed all that much in the past 15 years). Both Michael Caine and Billy Connolly are very funny, while being supported by a cast of relatively unknown but excellent comic actors. All in all, it was a very satisfying comedy that had me laughing out loud in almost every scene.
Review of Water
