IMDb >
Major Payne (1995)
Watch It
Buy it at Amazon
Rent it at Blockbuster.com
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user reviewsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsMajor Payne (1995) More at IMDbPro »
| Photos (see all 19 | slideshow) | Videos |
          |
|
Overview
User Rating:
Your Rating:
Director:
Writers (WGA):
Release Date:
24 March 1995 (USA)
more
Tagline:
He's looking for a few good men... or a few guys old enough to shave.
Plot:
Major Benson Winifred Payne is being discharged from the Marines. Payne is a killin' machine, but the...
more
| add synopsis
NewsDesk:
Add All About Steve to the List of Punful Movie Titles
(From Huffington Post. 3 September 2009, 3:41 PM, PDT)
(From Huffington Post. 3 September 2009, 3:41 PM, PDT)
User Reviews:
No Payneful puns here...
more (48 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Damon Wayans | ... | Maj. Benson Payne |
 | Ross Bickell | ... | Col. Braggart |
| Scott 'Bam Bam' Bigelow | ... | Huge Biker |
| Joseph Blaire | ... | Cadet Bryan (as Joda Blare-Hershman) |
| Orlando Brown | ... | Cadet Kevin 'Tiger' Dunne |
| Peyton Chesson-Fohl | ... | Cadet Sgt. Johnson |
| Stephen Coleman | ... | Cadet Leland |
| Mark Conway | ... | Police Sergeant |
| David DeHart | ... | Wellington Cadet Captain |
| Joshua Todd Diveley | ... | New Cadet |
| Robert Faraoni Jr. | ... | Smart Ass Soldier |
 | Michael Gabel | ... | Lt. Wiseman |
 | Albert Hall | ... | Gen. Decker |
| William Hickey | ... | Dr. Phillips |
 | Michael Ironside | ... | Lt. Col. Stone |
Additional Details
MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for some crude humor and behavior.
Parents Guide:
Runtime:
Argentina:95 min
Country:
Language:
Color:
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Certification:
Iceland:L |
New Zealand:PG |
Argentina:Atp |
UK:12 (video premiere) |
USA:PG-13 |
Singapore:PG |
Australia:PG
Filming Locations:
Company:
Fun Stuff
Trivia:
Loose remake of The Private War of Major Benson (1955).
more
Goofs:
Factual errors: The German Shepherd barked at Major Payne. Guide dogs are taught not to be bark or be aggressive, therefore this dog would not have made it through training.
more
Quotes:
Major Payne:
You eye me one more time I'll snatch it out and put it in Heathcoat's cookie bag!
more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Your Studio and You (1995)
more
Soundtrack:
Funky Drill
more
FAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more (48 total)
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Major Payne (1995) moreRecommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| The Karate Kid | Back to the Future Part II | Heavy Weights | The Bells of St. Mary's | A Bug's Life |
|
IMDb User Rating: |
IMDb User Rating: |
IMDb User Rating: |
IMDb User Rating: |
IMDb User Rating: |
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| News articles | IMDb Comedy section | IMDb USA section |
| Add this title to MyMovies |
This film is a lot better than most would expect, largely because of two factors - the screenplay and the star. The script, while not particularly original in terms of its narrative, is superb in terms of its humour which is quite dark and dry in parts. "There's a monster in my closet" complains a frightened child. Not after Payne puts five bullets into the closed door.
Payne's unconventional character is a riot and the film is balanced just right so that he doesn't become too annoying. And believe me, he has the potential to become very annoying, especially with THAT voice. Wayans delivers his dialogue in a manner almost reminiscent TV's The Nanny - nasal and grating. However, he performs with such dry sarcasm and a fantastic permanent grimace that he is a real stand-out, and ultimately the film probably wouldn't work as well with another actor in the role.
For light entertainment value, 7/10 for Major Payne.