An Officer and a Gentleman

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Summary: Up Where We Belong
Review: "An Officer and a Gentleman" is a wonderful story about a man named Zack Mayo who zoins the navy, although his alcoholic father disagrees with his decision. Zack (played marvelously by Richard Gere) really doesn't care about anyone else but himself at first. He even gets into some unethical scheme at the navy. Sergeant Foley (flawlessly potrayed by Louis Gosset Jr.) can see right through Zack "Mayo-Naisse" and he endeavors to break Zack until he finally quits. Zack can't quit, he won't. Because of Foley's mind manipulations, Zack learns a little bit about being a better person. He also meets a good friend at the navy. And, he meets a girl walking past the naval camp whom he thinks is hot. The girl, Paula (played excellently by Debra Winger) sees Zack again at a party, and the two hook up. First, they like each other in a cute way, and a sex-related way, but the passion they feel for each other escalates into a meaningful relationship. The ending is uplifting and romantically brilliant! An ultimate fantasy of happiness and love. The musical score perfectly fits the mood, and the original song played during the ending credits, "Up Where We Belong", by Joe Cocker, is lovely. I highly recommend "An Officer and a Gentleman", a film that teaches about friendships, loss, perseverance, and love. "Way to go, Paula, way to go!!"

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Summary: Way to Go, Paula! Way to Go! :)
Review: "An Officer and a Gentleman" is an inspiring romantic drama classic film, starring the marvelous Richard Gear and exquisite Debra Winger. This movie is about a man named Zack Mayo who decides to join the navy, despite his pessimistic, alcoholic father's feelings on the matter. At the navy post, Mayo meets a tough sergeant (Played excellently by Lou Gossett, Jr.) who makes each exercise and activity quite intricate. This is a story about friendship, love, strength, perseverence, and inspiration (especially the ending.) I won't give away anymore, except for this popular quote: "Way to go, Paula! Way to go!"

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Summary: Feel good film
Review: ... A son's battle with his own perception of his father and his expectations of himself. A man learning to trust and love. If don't expect anything more than that, you can enjoy this film easily.

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Summary: LOVE!!!!!
Review: A CLASSIC AND A MUST HAVE FOR ANYONE WHO LIKED THIS MOVIE DURING THE 1980 S. CLASSIC DEBRA WINGER AND RICHARD GERE. I ABSOLUTELY ADORE THIS MOVIE WHAT A NICE MOVIE I LIKED THIS MOVIE GREAT ACTING!!!!

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Summary: Mayo-naise
Review: A film that's informative as well as entertaining. This is one of Richard Gere's better film roles as Zack Mayo, the son of a career navy man who's going all-out to become a naval pilot. The supporting cast which includes Debra Winger, Louis Gossett, and David Keith, renders admirable performances in giving us all a vicarious experience on how to go through naval officer candidate training. Anyone who watches this movie will be emotionally-affected by the individual triumphs and tragedies the candidates experience along the way.

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Summary: one of the best movies ever!!!
Review: all i can say is, this is one of the best movies i've seen in a while. it has it all, action,romance, and real human emotions.. a must for all dvd buyers... lou gossett jr. 10/10

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Summary: One of the Best films of the 80's, or any decade
Review: AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN is, and always will be, one of the greatest films I've ever seen. Along with rave reviews, 2 Oscars, 9 Golden Globe nominations, landing #29 on the AFI's 100 Years, 100 Passions, and grossing $127 million dollars in the U.S. alone, it remains one of the greatest films of all time. The story is about Zack Mayo (Richard Gere in his best film role to date), a recent college graduate who wants to get away from his skirt-chasing father. His mother committed suicide when Zack was rather young, and ever since then he has lived with his father and therefore, has an attitude problem and has a difficult time trusting people. When he enrolls in the Navy where he meets his match, his drill instructor (played by Oscar winner Louis Gosset Jr.-I can't remember his character's name) who teaches him, maybe not in the most pleasant way, dicipline and that no man can survive alone. Like Morgan Freeman in THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, Zack knows how to get things, which lands him into trouble with his drill instructor but refused to D.O.R.-drop on request. His determination keeps him in school. At a party, he and his first real friend Sid (played by David Keith in his breakthrough and Golden Globe nominated role) meet two friends, Paula (played to her first of three Oscar nominations, Debra Winger) and Lynette (played by Lisa Blount, in her Golden Globe nominated role). While Sid and Lynette get right to it and sleep together on their first date, Zack and Paula take it slow, and true love blossoms. Paula teaches Zack that it is alright to love someone with all your heart. We learn that Lynette has had a series of hurtful relationships and she is ready to trap Sid into marrying her. When he falls for her trap, disastrous consequences follow. This beautiful film about life, loss, and love concludes with a gorgeous end scene.
When I first heard of AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN, the title sounded like a thriller. I was so wrong. I later rented it years later, or just three short months ago. I was blown away by it and it quickly joined my top five list, along with LEGENDS OF THE FALL, MOULIN ROUGE!, SAY ANYTHING..., and THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION. I strongly agree with anyone who says that Richard Gere should have gotten an Oscar nomination for his role. Debra Winger earned herself a well-deserved Oscar nomination, but I honestly would have voted for Jessica Lange for FRANCES. She rather unfortunatly lost out to Meryl, but that year she won for her good-but-nothing-spectacular role in TOOTSIE. Anyway, Louis Gosse Jr. won an Oscar and the song "UP WHERE WE BELONG" won for Best Origonal Song. By the way, the last scene has been used as a spoof in many TV shows and movies. So far I've seen two-on a SIMPSONS episode and a FRIENDS episode in the second season. This lovely film will always remain untouched as a classic.

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Summary: GREAT DATE MOVIE
Review: An old-fashioned, well-made movie, featuring terrific performances by both austere Richard Gere and the earthy Debra Winger. Lou Gossett, Jr.'s Oscar was well-deserved; his character drips with humanity. Taylor Hackford directed this movie with a lively spirit and an involving emotional core; the love story, though predictable, is mesmerizingly so, and the music, variations on Up Where We Belong, drives home the heart of the movie in the most enjoyable way. This movie easily stands the test of time, and will deliver with repeated viewings. And that ending -- what an exhilarating rush of emotion! This is what the movies are about.

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Summary: A matter of Honor
Review: Excellent movie. it perfectly portrays the chain of command in the United States armed forces, but at the same time it shows how love can be the best thing int the world. Great, acting by Gere and Winger!

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Summary: Excellent movie!!!! Stands the test of time!!!!
Review: I am not a Richard Gere fan, and I was pretty much through with him after "American Gigolo," but his performance in "Officer and a Gentleman," should have won him the Oscar for Best Actor of 1982. Excellent performance by Louis Gossett, Jr. (who, it was said, back in 1982 when this movie was released, totally disassociated himself from the rest of the cast as part of the preparation for his role as Gunnery Sergeant Foley - and it worked, he won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor). This movie stands the test of time and I highly recommend it (even if you are not a Richard Gere fan, the movie is worth it).