Leofwine_draca Although it's not up there with the best of the CARRY ON series, CARRY ON JACK proves to be as likable and inoffensive as the majority of the films. This one suffers from a lack of regulars (only Kenneth Williams, Charles Hawtrey & Jim Dale appear) but makes up for it with great authenticity in the costumes and early 19th century locales.Bernard Cribbins (CARRY ON SPYING) stars as a Midshipman who's accidentally pressganged into working aboard one of the British's fleets ships. The usual slapstick and shenanigans occur, with much of the humour arising from delicate Juliet Mills masquerading as a man. Cribbins plays it straighter than you might expect, and doesn't get many gags (saying that, the one involving his sword and a carriage wheel is a classic), although Williams has fun as the cowardly Captain Fearless and both Dale and Hawtrey are delightful.

petersj-2 This Carry ON looks very impressive. The sets, the scenery and the costumes are first rate. It is also well written although I must say I did not find it very funny, there are not that many laughs but kids I think will love it.I have found it interesting that the carry on movies are no longer as funny as I recalled them as a child. The slap stick in the movie seems very much geared to kids. Australian audiences are in for a special treat when they see one of this country's most loved actors, the great Ed Devereaux as Hook, the pirate. He was in a few Carry on movies but in this one he has a rather lovely cameo. He also is clearly having a ball hamming it up... something this fine actor rarely, if ever did. There are fine actors in the movie such as Donald Huston who puts on a star turn. Then in an all too brief appearance there is the great Cecil Parker. England's great actor brings a great deal of class to the movie.Of course Hawtrey and Williams are as much fun as always but there are many new faces. This is a great idea because it added a bit of variety to the series. Its nice to have a change.Jim Dale has a small appearance and the "taxi" gag (Flintstones inspired?) is cute rather than funny. Juliet Mills is utterly delightful and as always does a great job in the film.Of course its really pushing the boundaries of belief that the crew actually thought she was a bloke. She made another light comedy called Nurse on Wheels... wish it was available on DVD. The real star of the movie is the great Bernard Cribbens who is absolutely brilliant. Cribbens was a great talent and so much better than the awful Kenneth Connor who was the weakest link in all the Carry on movies. Its lovely not to have him in Jack.

Chris Mooney (dhsb58) Many would say if the Name "Carry On Jack" was mentioned, "I haven't seen that one" or "That was terrible wasn't it." To many Carry On Fans..the film is often very underrated.This is due to a very large lack of regulars within it.Sid James is not in it, nor is anyone common from the Hudis films such as Liz Fraser or Ted Ray.This was in fact the first film "written" by Talbot Rothwell (though Carry On Cabby was screened first but written second).The film i feel is a classic.The jokes come thick and fast.Many are quite visual! (wont spoil it for you!) Superb Performances from Charles Hawtrey, Jim dale (In the little part he plays) and Bernard Cribbens(in fact his first carry on outing!).8.7/10

FUX Despite only having TWO (albeit the best two) regulars (Williams and Hawtrey) (Dale could not be considerd a regular at this point), this remains one of my favourites. Only Kenneth Williams could pull of the "Throw the book at him" joke. Likewise only the Carry On team could have a cow in tow on a ship without it being TOTALLY stupid. Despite lacking Sid James (possibly as the pirate?) this is very good!