Sergeant Grimshawe wants to retire in the flush of success by winning the Star Squad prize with his very last platoon of newly called-up National Servicemen. But a motley bunch they turn out to be, and it's up to Grimshawe to put the no-hopers through their paces.
A fine start Off the back of the exhausting Elvis marathon, myself, GroddTheGreat and CripOnATrip embarked on a new venture, watching every Carry On movie in order. Perhaps its the aftermath of cinematic self flagilation but Carry On Sergeant is an enjoyable film. For those who aren't aware, the plot follows Bob Monkhouse as he's called up to National Service on the day of his wedding. He joins a ragtag group of men who seem ill suited to the army lifestyle. The sergeant, played by Doctor Who, has a bet to see if this platoon can best another in the assessment at the end of the service. I won't pretend it's a particularly clever or innovative film, Dad's Army for instance is in similar territory but is funnier and has more pathos. However, Carry On Sergeant did achieve what it sets out, namely that it does make me laugh. What's more is that there's a good variety to the humour too. There's some great physical performances, there's some solid witty dialogue and some good situat
