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Gung Ho

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United StatesUnited States
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune
"The film would be funnier and more provocative if it took a stronger stand on one side or the other, but Howard chooses to hedge his bets, selecting an ending that celebrates brotherhood" POS
United StatesUnited States
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
"'Gung Ho' goes after that ever-so-elusive Capra-esque spirit of communal triumph over adversity, but both sides too often verge on stereotypes for this to pay off as richly as it should."  NEU
United StatesUnited States
Variety
Variety
"Drawn from real life, the conflict between cultures is good for both a laugh and a sober thought along the way." POS
United StatesUnited States
Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
"I think the fault is in the screenplay, which tells a story that can be predicted almost from the opening frames (...) Rating: ★★ (out of 4)"  NEU
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The New York Times
The New York Times
"It's more cheerful than funny, and so insistently ungrudging about Americans and Japanese alike that its satire cuts like a wet sponge."  NEG
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