I grew up on MASH the TV series every week. It was a big part of my upbringing, and as an adult, I appreciate its uncanny mixture of comedy and tragedy. There are few TV shows that can top it.
I went back and watched the movie. And while I usually love Robert Altman flicks, it was just way too absurd, too counter-culture and too far from the reality of war to make me appreciate it. It's one of those movies I just don't get. Way too metaphorical, allegorical with Vietnam on everyone's mind.
I mean the TV series ends with Hawkeye battling PTSD from a baby being killed. The movie ends with a freakin football game.
Anyway, RIP Donald Sutherland.