r96sk
Almost better than the first film, if not for that messy ending. Still good.
<em>'Mutiny on the Buses'</em> is the second of three spin-off films from the <em>'On the Buses'</em> television series. I think I've watched bits of this one b...
Mutiny on the Buses
1972Movie89 minEnglish
Bus driver Stan Butler agrees to marry Suzy, much to the anguish of Mum, her son-in-law, Arthur, and daughter Olive. How, they wonder, will they ever manage without Stan's money coming in? Then Arthur is sacked, and Stan agrees to delay the wedding. Meanwhile, he hits on an idea: Arthur should learn to drive a bus. Somehow he does just that, and even gets a job. Stan then blackmails the Depot Manager into giving him the job of driver on the new money-making Special Tours Bus. A great idea ...if only the inspector hadn't taken Stan on his trial run to the Windsor Safari Park
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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Bramble Rose•Genres: Comedy
Plot Summary
The Luton and District bus company is facing a severe driver shortage. To cope, the company decides to hire women drivers, much to the chagrin of the existing male staff, particularly Stan and Jack. Their attempts to sabotage the new female drivers lead to a series of chaotic and humorous situations, culminating in a grand 'mutiny' on the buses.
Critical Reception
Mutiny on the Buses is a classic British slapstick comedy that, while critically panned for its lowbrow humor and reliance on the popular TV series' formula, was a box office success. Audiences familiar with the characters and the show's comedic style generally found it amusing, even if it lacked originality.
What Reviewers Say
- Relies heavily on slapstick and the established character dynamics from the TV show.
- Often criticized for its repetitive humor and lack of sophisticated plot.
- Despite criticism, it was a commercial success due to its popular TV origins.
Google audience: Audience reviews are mixed, with many finding the film a faithful, if unoriginal, adaptation of the beloved TV series, appreciating the familiar characters and their escapades. However, others found the humor dated and the plot thin.
Fun Fact
The film was the first of three feature films based on the popular British sitcom 'On the Buses', with 'Holiday on the Buses' and 'Mutiny on the Buses' following.
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John Chard
You lecherous moron!
The second of three film spin-offs from the very popular British situation comedy, On the Buses, is actually the best of the three. Of course this will mean nothing to any Brit who wasn't a fan of the format, or anyo...