
Catch-22
The nice thing about war is that the person who kills you really has nothing against you. Personally.
Directed by Mike Nichols
Produced by Paramount Pictures, Filmways Pictures
A darkly comic, intellectually savage satire of military bureaucracy and wartime absurdity that uses surreal logic and black humor to expose the inescapable trap of institutional madness.
A WWII military pilot makes a valiant effort to be certified insane in order to be excused from flying missions. But there's a catch.
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Is Catch-22 one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 96% of films.
Does Catch-22 end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.
Is Catch-22 scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.
Is Catch-22 sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Is Catch-22 easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Is Catch-22 violent? Somewhat. More violent than 60% of films.
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