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Down Periscope - Movie Review

Stupid Comedies

Those who know me know that I am not a fan of what I term "stupid comedies". Movies like Step Brothers, Get Hard, and Chips to name a few are movies that I refuse to watch. I honestly feel like I loose brain cells watching them. I won't judge you if they are movies you enjoy so don't judge me if I think they are stupid. There are times that a few fall close if not into the stupid category that I will admit are good movies. One of those movies is Down Periscope.

Review

The cast includes Kelsey Grammer, Lauren Holy, Rip Torn, Harry Dean Stanton, and William H. Macy. It also include Rob Schneider which is why I put this movie in the stupid comedies section. Some of the reasons I like this movie is the lack of language and the story of misfits coming together as a team. The movie is old but I feel it stands the test of time fairly well. I highly recommend this movie for those looking for a feel good comedy night.

Rating

I would give this a low HD rating. At the very least, you should rent this movie but I recommend adding it to your collection if it is under $5. I picked up my HD copy from Amazon for $5 using my No Rush Shipping digital rewards.

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