It's hard to provide an unbiased review of this film. I grew up watching the TV series and I've seen this movie countless times.
Others have pointed out that the film is set in an idyllic England that never was. To me that's part of the charm. It's an idealised view of Britain during the war years, and maybe Churchill's government of the time encouraged that for the purposes of propaganda.
Anyhow, back to the movie. This is a classic 'David and Goliath' tale with Capt Mainwaring playing 'David' against the British Military establishment and moreover the Nazi threat. That it's told with great comedic aplomb is why the TV series and films are so beloved.
Others have pointed out that the film is set in an idyllic England that never was. To me that's part of the charm. It's an idealised view of Britain during the war years, and maybe Churchill's government of the time encouraged that for the purposes of propaganda.
Anyhow, back to the movie. This is a classic 'David and Goliath' tale with Capt Mainwaring playing 'David' against the British Military establishment and moreover the Nazi threat. That it's told with great comedic aplomb is why the TV series and films are so beloved.