The idea of making a Dad's Army movie in 2016 was a.bizarre one and when first announced I couldn't see how the TV series of many decades ago could be updated.
The film itself is a pleasant surprise, with several laugh out loud moments and many little touches that provide a chuckle or amused smirk.
The cast is mostly first rate. Some off the wall casting really works with the standout performances being those of Toby Jones as Captain Mannerism and the sublime Bill Nighy as Sergeant Wilson.
The only main cast member who doesn't work is Tom Courtney as Jones. As with other Courtney performances he simply lacks the warmth of the television version of the character.
Worth a watch.
The film itself is a pleasant surprise, with several laugh out loud moments and many little touches that provide a chuckle or amused smirk.
The cast is mostly first rate. Some off the wall casting really works with the standout performances being those of Toby Jones as Captain Mannerism and the sublime Bill Nighy as Sergeant Wilson.
The only main cast member who doesn't work is Tom Courtney as Jones. As with other Courtney performances he simply lacks the warmth of the television version of the character.
Worth a watch.