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In the Army Now
Bones Conway and Jack Kaufman, two misguided youths, join the reserves to make some easy money for their entrepreneurial dreams. Unfortunately, no sooner than they finish basic training they find themselves at war as part of the water purification team.
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Plot Summary
Two slacker friends, Bones and Jake, enlist in the U.S. Army for a three-year term hoping for an easy assignment in Hawaii. Instead, they end up in basic training and are quickly deployed to truck military supplies in Somalia during a humanitarian mission. The bumbling duo manages to get into a series of absurd situations while trying to survive their tour of duty and impress their superiors.
Critical Reception
The film was a critical and commercial failure, widely panned for its predictable humor, reliance on slapstick, and the performance of its lead actor. It is often cited as one of the worst films of the 1990s.
What Reviewers Say
Relies too heavily on tired stereotypes and Pauly Shore's juvenile humor.
A predictable and uninspired comedy with a weak plot.
Lacks any genuine wit or originality, making it a tedious viewing experience.
Google audience: Audience reviews consistently point to the film's simplistic and unfunny comedy, with many finding Pauly Shore's performance grating. The plot is seen as nonsensical and the movie generally fails to entertain.
Fun Fact
Pauly Shore's character, Bones, is a play on his real-life nickname and persona.
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