Holiday on the Buses

Stan and Jack are sent on holiday to a holiday camp in Clacton, but their trip quickly turns into chaos. They find themselves roped into driving the camp's bus, leading to a series of mishaps and comedic situations involving the campers and the camp staff.

Holiday on the Buses, like its television predecessor, was aimed squarely at a mass audience and was met with a generally dismissive reaction from critics who found it formulaic and lacking in sophisticated humor. However, it proved to be a commercial success, drawing large crowds to cinemas who were already fans of the 'On the Buses' characters and their slapstick style.

• Relies heavily on the established slapstick and catchphrases from the TV show.

• Offers predictable, lowbrow humor that appeals to its dedicated fanbase.

• A lighthearted, escapist comedy with little artistic merit.

Google audience: Audience reception is mixed, with many viewers enjoying the familiar humor and characters from the popular television series. However, some find the plot thin and the comedy repetitive.

The film was shot on location at the now-defunct Pontins holiday camp in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex.