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Major Payne (1995) 5.7
Major Benson Winifred Payne is being discharged from the Marines. Payne is a killin' machine, but the wars of the world are no longer fought on the battlefield. A career Marine, he has no ... See full summary » Director:Nick Castle |
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Dr. Phillips
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Col. Braggart
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Major Benson Winifred Payne is being discharged from the Marines. Payne is a killin' machine, but the wars of the world are no longer fought on the battlefield. A career Marine, he has no idea what to do as a civilian, so his commander finds him a job - commanding officer of a local school's JROTC program, a bunch or ragtag losers with no hope. Using such teaching tools as live grenades and real bullets, Payne starts to instill the corp with some hope. But when Payne is recalled to fight in Bosnia, will he leave the corp who has just started the believe in him, or will he find out that killin' ain't much of a livin'? Written by Michael Silva <silvamd@cleo.bc.edu>
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He's looking for a few good men... or a few guys old enough to shave.Genres:
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Rated PG-13 for some crude humor and behavior | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
24 March 1995 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Auf Kriegsfuß mit Major Payne See more »Box Office
Gross:
$29,412,050 (USA)Company Credits
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Major Payne: Come again?
Dr. Phillips: The green boys... they wear those green 'tings. You know what's funny, when they stand in front of the bushes... I can't see them!
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Trivia
Major Payne quotes 9 separate rhymes which are:- Love my barracks night and day, Won't complain That's where I'll stay
- Got no worry, got no stress! 'Cause we feel good in a dress.
- Major Payne's a major diss. He makes us squat when we piss.
- Got no worries, got no care. I'm just a bald headed son of a bitch without hair.
- One! Don't you feel dumb. Two! Look at you.
- Hey Dunn you missed all the fun. Fe-Fi-Fo-Fum. What beanstalk you fall from?
- Don't push the "maybes", baby.
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More than once, Major Payne is seen, standing at parade rest, his legs at shoulder's width apart, then he immediately salutes the troop leader, without going to attention. One must always be in the position of "attention" to salute anyone. See more »Quotes
Dr. Phillips: You're in charge of the green boysMajor Payne: Come again?
Dr. Phillips: The green boys... they wear those green 'tings. You know what's funny, when they stand in front of the bushes... I can't see them!
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This film is a lot better than most would expect, largely because of two factors - the screenplay and the star. The script, while not particularly original in terms of its narrative, is superb in terms of its humour which is quite dark and dry in parts. "There's a monster in my closet" complains a frightened child. Not after Payne puts five bullets into the closed door.
Payne's unconventional character is a riot and the film is balanced just right so that he doesn't become too annoying. And believe me, he has the potential to become very annoying, especially with THAT voice. Wayans delivers his dialogue in a manner almost reminiscent TV's The Nanny - nasal and grating. However, he performs with such dry sarcasm and a fantastic permanent grimace that he is a real stand-out, and ultimately the film probably wouldn't work as well with another actor in the role.
For light entertainment value, 7/10 for Major Payne.