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The calm leadership of the officer class

posted 15 years ago by Valentino55
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Does that scene crack anyone else up? I love when the narrator says, "But no matter where or when there was fighting to be done, it has always been the calm leadership of the officer class that has made the British army what it is." And then there's John Cleese, calmly shaving in the middle of the battle - which, of course, is even funnier than if he had been freaking out. And I love how when the spear breaks his shaving mirror, he's more indignant than scared. Good stuff.

"Wicked tiger. He looks proud."

[–] DirectorLeighHater 15 years ago

I think one of my favorite lines from the movie is the officer's reaction to his leg missing.

"Stings a bit."

Eric's delivery of that line is just perfect.

If you were offended in any way by the preceding post, go make one yourself.

[–] Valentino55 15 years ago

Haha, yes! And when Graham prods it a bit with his pipe.

"Wicked tiger. He looks proud."