Hot Shots!

“*Hot Shots!* is a masterclass in rapid-fire absurdity, channeling the Zucker-Abrahams-Zucker brand of slapstick to turn high-octane military tropes into a relentless barrage of visual gags. Charlie Sheen delivers a surprisingly sharp comedic performance, anchoring the chaos with a straight-faced commitment that makes the film’s relentless silliness land perfectly. It is an essential watch for fans of deadpan satire and anyone who appreciates a movie that refuses to take itself—or its genre—remotely seriously.”