At war with the Army (1950) {DVD Review}

Reviewed by: Jason Lockard

After taking the night club scene by storm the comedy team of Martin and Lewis got the opportunity to appear on the big screen with parts in My friend Irma and My friend Irma goes west. After stealing the show in those to movies it was time for their own movie “At war with the army”. Now thanks to Film Chest Media Group this classic has now been digitally restored.

At war with the army follows Pfc. Alvin Corwin (Lewis) who is the low man on the totem pole, and goes from one mishap to another at an army training camp in World War II dragging his friend 1st Sgt. Vic Puccinelli (Martin) along for all the antics.

This was the first time Martin and Lewis starred in the film together. Now while it is the first it is far from their best, but it is classic none the less! They antics of Jerry are still funny and Dean is still the suave debonair ladies man.

Film Chest has restored this film in HD! The audio and video of this classic comedy is pretty good. There are some signs of specks in the film, but this film is almost 65 years old. Sadly there is no bonus features, but it’s a restored version of a classic comedy.

So if you love classic comedies! If you love Martin and Lewis! See where is all began on film with this first film starring Martin and Lewis At war with the Army! There is no better way to see this film than this newly restored version. Pick up a copy on Amazon.com.

Moral Rating: nothing offensive
Audience: families
Genre: Comedy
Time: 1 hour 33 minutes
DVD Released: 2014
Rating: A-