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Summary: One of the best movies of all time!
Review: I can never get through watching this movie without crying! This is a classic, and I'm really looking forward to this movie coming out on DVD.
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Summary: Just another in a long line of pointless Gere Flicks
Review: I guess you should consider my opinion biased. You see I loath Richard Gere. The man hasn't made a decent movie to date. And this is no exception. My girlfriend recently made me sit through this retch of a film, and I have yet to return her calls. This film should be renamed "Richard Gere is not a man."
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Summary: Richard Gere at his Best!
Review: I HIGHLY recommend you watch this movie, and I HIGHLY recommend that you watch it before "Pretyy Woman". The movies share similar endings, which is the only letdown (a lack of creativity- but this movie came first!). The rest of the movie is great, however! The setting (a naval air-force training camp) saves it from being a sappy love story- this movie examines friendship, love, the idea of being true to yourself and the influence your family has on the choices you make regarding your future. Richard Gere is truly great, and Lou Gossett Jr. shines as his sergeant. Deborah Winger does her best, but her characters role is so two-dimensional that no actress could have breathed life into it. It's a treat to watch and would make a great gift for any girlfriend!
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Summary: Magnificent Story and Wisdom Gleaned
Review: I love movies as this. Movies that teach valuable life lessons (even if they are cheesy). Richard Gere acts as if he is the consummate low-life-user-loser (not as low however as his father, played as if it was natural for him by Robert Loggia), until he experiences numerous maturation lessons in the serious game we call life. What makes this movie (and all similarly toned movies for that matter), cheesy is they distill the melodramatic moments of life in the span of a few hours of a movie. Louis Gossett, Jr. won an Academy Award for a one of a kind portrayal of the disciplinarian drill instructor who falters at times dealing with "Mayonnaise". Brilliant acting on Mr. Gossetts part. Taylor Hackford does a magnificent job of drawing out the inherent skills of all players, Debra Winger, David Keith, Lisa Blount, Lisa Eilbacher et al, directing them to convey to the audience the writers intent. Magnificent story and wisdom gleaned from a movie.
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Summary: The Best Movie
Review: I love this movie so much. I have seen it so many times but I still keep watching it every chance I get. Richard Gere and Debra Winger are great together. I recommend it to anyone who who loves a really great love story. It is truly a classic!
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Summary: Hate to admit it, but I liked the movie
Review: I never really thought to watch this movie because it was considered to be "sappy" but watching it on cable, one can appreciate the romance portrayed in this movie. Gere plays a naval cadet training to be an officer who meets a factory woman played by Deborah Winger. His character is unemotional although he is love with the girl. His friend, however, is opposite of him. He was willing to love the woman who was Winger's friend in the movie, but she made it clear that love was the least thing she was looking for in a man and he met his own demise. Although this movie is over twenty years old, it is still a good movie to watch. Sometimes romance doesn't have to be about sex. It's about the emotion, the heart.
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Summary: Timeless
Review: I only recently discovered this movie on DVD, and what a discovery. Lots of great drama and wonderful characters; the love scenes between Winger and Gere aren't bad either. It's also fun to see stars like David Caruso before anyone knew who David Caruso was. I also enjoyed the DVD commentary by director Taylor Hackford, who's looking back on the movie after 20 years. A simply great DVD all around.
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Summary: Misleading Advertising
Review: I preordered this DVD and anxiously awaited its arrival. This is DVD is misleading in its description. The jacket claimed a Dolby Digital soundtrack but it is really DD mono. What a disappointment. Also, the jacket claimed a commentary by the director, but selection of that menu option (under special features) consistently jumped back to the main menu -- no commentary. Good movie but a very disappointing DVD.
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Summary: Excellent movie, poor DVD release
Review: I was disappointed when I discovered that an intere scene (lunch with Paula's family) was cut out.
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Summary: It's an everlasting, romantic entertainment!
Review: Initially, my first impression of this movie was this movie was going to be boring. Then, after the first 20 minutes, my mind went into another direction. I found this movie to be interesting, and I knew there had to be some meaning to the movie. And indeed there was! Zack Mayo, (Richard Gere) is a college graduate who pursues a chance to become a naval officer by entering the Officer Candidate Training School. In 14 solid weeks, Zack progresses and learns the ability of leadership, friendship, and discipline, through his tough drill instructor, (Louis Gossett Jr, in his Oscar-winning performance), and his friends. Mood and tone are expressed intelligently through the emotions of adventure, torture, romance, and entertainment. My favorite aspect of this movie is Jack Nitzsche's unforgettable scoring. The mood and tone ties in together as the music plays, and makes the audiences feel spontaneous of what they are watching (especially with the love themes). This movie, starring Richard Gere, Debra Winger, David Keith, Lisa Blount, Louis Gossett Jr., Robert Loggia, and Lisa Eilbacher, was the winner recipient of 2 Academy Awards, including Best Supporting Actor: LOUIS GOSSETT JR., and Best Original Song: "UP WHERE WE BELONG." Also nominated for 4 additional Academy Awards, including Best Actress: DEBRA WINGER, Best Original Screenplay: DOUGLAS DAY STEWART, Best Original Score: JACK NITZSCHE, Best Film editing, and nominated for a total of 8 Golden Globes, this movie unmarks the boundary between love and adventure. Richard Gere, even though nominated for a Golden Globe, should of been nominated for an Oscar. His outstanding performance brought the true nature of what it's like to be his character. This was the performance of his entire career! With a clear-cut picture, and sharp sound, this movie will never grow old in your home! I would positively recommend this movie to another.
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