Amusing absurd comedy set during the Allied invasion of Sicily. The comedy unavoidably, due to its historical setting, can't help but be compared to the typical Italian comedy, and I regret to say it doesn't quite measure up.
The plot is somewhat convoluted and, at times, dull, with some narrative devices being overly repetitive (such as entering or exiting through the sewer hatch). Undoubtedly, it boasts a good cast with talented actors, albeit used routinely here, without showcasing their best skills. The props suit the film's parody nature adequately, but they are quite careless, displaying evident aesthetic anachronisms.
The plot is quite convoluted and includes some episodes that contribute little or nothing to the overall narrative of the film, such as the episode where Hitler himself learns about the fraternization between his Italian allies and the Americans. Strangely, this episode is the only reference to a real character amidst an otherwise fictional cast, including the fictitious town of Sicily, which not only doesn't exist by name but doesn't even exist as a town since it was entirely created as a set at Lake Sherwood Ranch in Thousand Oaks, around 60 km northwest of Hollywood.
Overall, there's little more to add. If the aim of a comedic film is to elicit a few laughs, this one manages to do so adequately, though it falls short of reaching any memorable or masterful level.
