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Summary: Great In Every Regard
Review: This is probably the best movie I have ever seen. A Few Good Men is about two soldiers who are accused of killing another, a weaker soldier who was slacking off and disobeying many unwritten rules to get off of his base. The defense team, which consists mainly of Daniel Kaffee and JoAnne Galloway, must overcome the evidence against their clients and overcome their own doubts in order to save the lives of the men. Cruise is Kaffee, a lazy Navy lawyer who must rise to the occasion to defend the soldiers. Demi Moore is Galloway, a feisty, hardworking attorney who despises Kaffee at first, yet they eventually establish a good working relationship. Jack Nicholson, of course, gives a memorable performance as Colonel Nathan Jessup, who has precious few lines, yet he is unforgettable. Kevin Bacon is Captain Jack Ross, the government prosecuting attorney, and he does his usual excellent job. Kiefer Sutherland is Lt. Kendrick, a devoutly religious officer and Jessup's subordinate. Kevin Pollak plays Cruise's friend and the third member of the defense team. It doesn't have the ending you would expect, and it solid throughout.
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Summary: I like Tom Cruise .
Review: Oh, this movie is good and fine. But I could not enjoy well. I can not understand the concept or theme of this movie. This is a good movie no less no more.
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Summary: A Few Good Man Has The Answers
Review: Rob Reiner's A Few Good Men is gripping, compelling and well-acted courtroom drama. Tom Cruise is at his likable, charming best as Lt. Daniel Caffey. Caffey is a Navy lawyer whose specialty is breezing through cases, in fact he's never tried a case in front of a jury. He gets assigned a case about two Marines on a Cuban base who are accused of killing another Marine. It appears to be an open and shut case, the Marines are guilty. Caffey is ready to cop a plea bargain, but another Navy lawyer, Lt. Joanne Galloway (Demi Moore) thinks her clients were just following orders. What unfolds is a fast paced, twisting, turning plot that climaxes with one of the best courtroom confrontations in movie history. The exchange is between Mr. Cruise and Jack Nicholson who plays Col. Jessup the commander of the Cuban base. Mr. Nicholson only appears on the screen for a brief period of time, but he gives one of his most fiery, intense performances ever. The movie also features some excellent supporting work from Kevin Bacon, Kiefer Sutherland, Kevin Pollack and J.T. Walsh.
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Summary: Great Film, Rob Reiner's best since "Stand by me"
Review: I honestly do not think Rob Reiner has directed a better movie since "A Few Good Men". Great story from the orginal play by Aaron Sorkin. The film makes no pretense from the start, and keeps you rivited through out. I think it was one of Tom Cruise's best performances along with Jack Nicholson's who was nominated as best supporting actor. It was also a pleasure to see a lot of then unknown actors receiving cameo roles in pleasing on screen performances, such as Noah Wiley, Cuba Gooding, and Arthur Senzy. Solid movie all around!
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Summary: An Unforgettable Classic!
Review: As a member of the military and future officer (I get my commision as a 2LT in the Army in June), I have a deep-rooted interest in the on-going debates about military tradition, loyalty, and honor. This movie tackles these issues head on in a riveting and dramatic fashion. The script was well-written, flowed seamlessly, and there was never a dull moment. The chemistry between the Cruise, Nicholson, Moore, Pollack, Bacon, Sutherland and company lifted this movie to an even higher level. And although the court scenes are a bit unbelievable, you don't even think about it while watching the movie. A Few Good Men is definitely a must see, and in my opinion, should be slated as one of the great classics of the 1990s. And just think, this rave review of a movie about sailors and Marines is being written by someone in the Army!
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Summary: high school play
Review: This was originally a play. It looks like it was written for a high school production. I mean, the final "confession" is based on such a flimsy strategy, it's RIDICULOUS! Tom Cruise sucks, as usual. I mean, acting 101 tells you that when you're trying to look strong and forceful in a scene: DON'T BLINK. And there Tom Cruise is, blinking like a stoplight in the final showdown courtroom scene, when he's supposed to appear forceful. (To anyone who doubts me, rent LAWRENCE OF ARABIA, and study Peter O'Toole's strong unblinking performance). The technicians on this film give the film a nice look, and it's they who are worth praising...and some of the actors. I can handle that truth. Can you?
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Summary: Scenery-chewing 101
Review: The more I see of Tom Cruise, the more I realize he's one of the weakest actors getting top-quality roles these days, and every movie he's been in since The Firm (and most all of them before that-- there can never be an excuse for Top Gun, unless it's Hot Shots) would have been inestimably better with anyone but Tom Cruise in the starring role. Case in point: A Few Good Men, with a bunch of excellent performances counterpointed with Cruise and Jack Nicholson engaged in scenery-chewing contests throughout the movie. That aside, everyone else in this film from Cuba Gooding Jr. and Demi Moore to the woefully-underrated James Marshall worked miracles with a kludgy script and uninteresting direction work from Rob Reiner, who should stick to the mindless comedies we expect from him.
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Summary: Awesome baby
Review: I loved the movie..Jack Nicholson is one of my favorite actors..I liked the movie so much I own it.We've seen this plot before, you know a military cover up thing, but This movie is one of the few that came out right
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Summary: Superb Courtroom Drama!
Review: This film features top-notch performances by Demi Morre, Kevin Bacon and Kiefer Sutherland, Tom Cruise delivers a blistering performance as the cocky lawyer, but it is Jack Nicholson who really shines and elevates the few scenes he's in. The final confrontation between Cruise and Nicholson (You Can't Handle The Truth!) can almost make the screen explode. Nice story with some great courtroom sequences. Flawed but Nicholson and Cruise's performances make up for it. Nice direction by Rob Reiner and a nice screenplay. From a scale of 1-10 i give this film an 8!
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Summary: You Were Sick The Day They Taught Law At Law School
Review: Here is another in the great line of movies that will have you quoting lines to your friends for years to come. For those who live to quote movie lines, this film is second only to "Army of Darkness" for memorable lines.Now, does that make it a five star movie. No, don't be silly. This movie earns its stars for a great story played out by a fantastic cast under the wonderful direction of Rob Reiner. Tom Cruise has the biggest role and delivers a fantastic performance as a slacker lawyer who discovers his abilities just in time to try the case of his life. Moore and Nicholson add star power and each is brilliant in their role. But, the three big stars aside, this movie is really made by the supporting cast. The list of actors who shine in support in this film is endless. Walsh, Pollack, Bacon, Gooding, Burnley, Dane, Fultz, Sutherland, et. al. make up the real legal dream team. This is truly a great ensemble cast (and fertile ground for the Kevin Bacon Game). The courtroom scenes will drive trial lawyers crazy, but that criticism misses the point. The writers may have been sick the day they taught law in law school, but that is just the difference between paper law and trial law. So, while the lawyers may object strenuously, I say this film is matched only by "The Caine Mutiny" as great courtroom movies. Don't miss this one, it is a masterpiece.
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