M*A*S*H
M*A*S*H Gives A D*A*M*N.
Directed by Robert Altman
Produced by Ingo Preminger Productions, 20th Century Fox
A darkly comedic war film that uses anarchic humor and camaraderie among surgeons to process the absurdity and tragedy of combat medicine.
One of the world's most acclaimed comedies, M*A*S*H focuses on three Korean War Army surgeons brilliantly brought to life by Donald Sutherland, Tom Skerritt and Elliott Gould. Though highly skilled and deeply dedicated, they adopt a hilarious, lunatic lifestyle as an antidote to the tragedies of their Mobile Army Surgical Hospital, and in the process infuriate Army bureaucrats. Robert Duvall, Gary Burghoff and Sally Kellerman co-star as a sanctimonious Major, an other-worldly Corporal, and a self-righteous yet lusty nurse.
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Is M*A*S*H sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.
Is M*A*S*H scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.
Is M*A*S*H easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does M*A*S*H end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is M*A*S*H violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like M*A*S*H
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as M*A*S*H
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like M*A*S*H, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like M*A*S*H, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like M*A*S*H, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
