Major Payne | 
| Director: Nick Castle
Actors: Damon Wayans, Ross Bickell, Scott 'bam Bam' Bigelow, Joseph Blaire, Orlando Brown
Studio: Universal Pictures
Category: DVD
List Price: $9.99
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Rating:  53 reviews
Sales Rank: 2515
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
DVD Layers: 1
DVD Sides: 1
Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 98 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: MCAD20513D
ISBN: 0783230494
UPC: 025192051326
EAN: 9780783230498
ASIN: 0783230494
Theatrical Release Date: March 24, 1995
Release Date: January 5, 1999
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
BONUS FEATURES: PRODUCTION NOTES, TALENT BIOS, FILM HIGHLIGHTS, THEATRICAL TRAILER AND WEB LINK. THE MILITARY WAS NEVER THIS MUCH FUN OR THIS WILD. WAYANS IS HILARIOUS AS A RETIRED MARINE OFFICER DETERMINED TO WHIP A RAMBUNCTIOUS GROUP OF CADETS INTO A WINNING TROOP.
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Let's face facts here: You don't watch a movie like Major Payne for its artistic merit any more than you'd watch Schindler's List for its comedy. If you go in thinking otherwise, you're bucking for a disappointment. So it's a pleasant surprise to discover that Major Payne is more entertaining than a barrel full of bad reviews would lead you to believe. It's a totally formulaic comedy about a bunch of misfit kids who turn into a crack squad of skillfully disciplined ROTC cadets, but Damon Wayans is spot-on hilarious in the title role as the hardened military bulldog who whips the little slackers into shape. Wayans plays the role as if killing and warfare were the only joys in life, and when he finds himself cast adrift without a military commission, a scene that directly parodies Apocalypse Now lets you know that Wayans (who cowrote the script) is going to bring something new to this routine scenario. Major Payne's idea of a good bedtime story is to recall his worst battlefield horrors, and Wayans gives it just the right twist of comedy to put Payne's bullet-pierced heart in the right place--he's really just a good guy with an iron-clad exterior. The young recruits strut their stuff in the final round of their cadet competition (their marching rap is good for a solid laugh), and director Nick Castle keeps it all from becoming too stupid or over the top. It's arguably only for Wayans's most ardent fans, but as a send-up of all the great movie drill instructors, Major Payne is painlessly enjoyable. --Jeff Shannon
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| Customer Reviews: Read 48 more reviews...
 Major Payne February 6, 2009
Lynn E. Waters (Pelham, AL)
I have this movie on VHS and purchased it because it is something I would revisit in the future and chose to update to DVD. Funny and witty.
a very funny movie January 26, 2009
Steven Baum
Damon wayons hits a home run here with a comedy that the whole family can watch & enjoy together. His character is funny as he leads a bunch of kids to be winners in a competition. The best part is that the family can watch this & enjoy a funny movie. For those who have never seen this, by all means buy this video, you are in for a treat.
Lots of Laughs April 5, 2008
Steven R. Meszaros (Levittown, PA)
Excellant movie, especially for my husband, who is prior service. It's just so hysterically funny. A must for your collection.
 Outstandingly funny September 14, 2007
Christine Andersen
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Damon Waynse who play Payne, a lady friend says your never know what to expect for him.
Best Movie Ever Made March 19, 2007
Marinus Dienjes (Melbourne, Australia)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Major Payne is the greatest comedy movie ever made for all ages
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