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Two Crazy Privates 3
Alberto and Jorge are fulfilling their obligations as conscripted soldiers who have violated the law of mandatory military service. They have committed so many blunders that everyone from the corporal to the lieutenant colonel in charge of services is confessing to the chaplain, telling him that because of this pair of useless men, the entire company has been punished. The higher-ups order the commanding officer to assemble the men he deems capable of withstanding the high risks of a second mission to be carried out deep in the jungle. The commanding officer doesn't hesitate for a moment to include Jorge and Alberto in this high-risk group, without realizing that they themselves are the real risk. The final film in the conscript saga.
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Plot Summary
Two bumbling Italian soldiers, Mario and Walter, find themselves embroiled in a series of comedic mishaps and absurd situations during their military service. Their attempts to navigate army life are constantly undermined by their own incompetence and the eccentric characters they encounter. The film follows their chaotic journey through basic training and various assignments, leading to escalating comedic chaos.
Critical Reception
Two Crazy Privates 3 is a low-brow comedy that was primarily enjoyed by audiences for its slapstick humor and the on-screen chemistry of its lead actors, Massimo Boldi and Christian De Sica. Critics generally panned the film for its predictable plot, over-the-top acting, and reliance on gags that were considered crude and unoriginal.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its lighthearted, silly humor and the comedic timing of its stars.
Criticized for its thin plot and reliance on slapstick over substance.
Seen as a typical example of Italian 'cinepanettone' comedies, appealing to a specific audience.
Google audience: Audience reception is difficult to quantify with specific Google reviews, but similar films from this era and genre typically garnered praise for their comedic performances and simple, fun entertainment value, while detractors often found them to be overly silly or lacking in sophistication.
Fun Fact
The 'Two Crazy Privates' franchise was a hugely successful series in Italy, with each installment typically released around Christmas time, becoming a popular holiday viewing tradition for many Italian families.
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