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A Few Good Men (1992)

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Reviews Counted:41

Fresh:34

Rotten:7

Average Rating:6.8/10

Runtime: 2 hrs 18 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: When two marines are charged with murdering a member of their platoon during an unsanctioned disciplinary action in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the armed forces hire a lieutenant they believe is a... When two marines are charged with murdering a member of their platoon during an unsanctioned disciplinary action in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the armed forces hire a lieutenant they believe is a lightweight defense attorney. Lieutenant Daniel Kaffee (Tom Cruise) prides himself in having successfully plea-bargained every one of his 44 cases and would just as well make this one his 45th. However, ambitious internal affairs officer Lieutenant Commander Jo Ann Galloway (Demi Moore) smells a rat in the form of a hushed-up practice known as Code Red and, furious at Kaffee's halfhearted efforts, gets hired as the younger cadet's defender. Aided by Lt. Com. Galloway's prodding, Lt. Kaffee begins to realize the rottenness of the whole affair and sets to take on the whole Guantanamo Bay marine corps and its codes, a decision that makes inevitable a ferocious head-to-head showdown with an immovable force. Irascible Colonel Nathan Jessup (Jack Nicholson, in one of the most striking performances of his fabled career) heads the Cuban marine base and is on the cusp of appointment to the National Security Council. Jessup embodies both the necessity and the evil in necessary evil and does not take lightly to anyone questioning his or his corps' methods. Aaron Sorkin's script is adapted from his own gripping award-winning Broadway play and is skillfully brought to the screen by director Rob Reiner. [More]

Starring: Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore, Kevin Bacon

Starring: Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore, Kevin Bacon, James Marshall, J.T. Walsh, Kiefer Sutherland, Kevin Pollak, Wolfgang Bodison, Cuba Gooding, David Bowe

Director: Rob Reiner

Director: Rob Reiner
Screenwriter: Aaron Sorkin
Producer: David Brown

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The final scene, when Kaffee locks horns with Jessep, more than makes up for the predictability of what's come before.

Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | comment Comment
12/21/08
TV Guide's Movie Guide

Although Nicholson has little more than an extended cameo, he seizes the final courtroom scene and makes it a tour de force of cinema.

Full Review Source: Channel 4 Film | comment Comment
12/21/08
Channel 4 Film

Jack Nicholson comes in at the beginning and end and punches a hole in the screen both times.

Full Review Source: Empire Magazine | comment Comment
01/01/00
Andrew Collins
Andrew Collins
Empire Magazine

This is stirring, highly entertaining stuff, with superb performances all the way around and witty dialogue to keep it all moving.

Full Review Source: Deseret News, Salt Lake City | comment Comment
01/01/00
Chris Hicks
Chris Hicks
Deseret News, Salt Lake City

Film of the highest order...and that's the truth

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04/27/03
Clint Morris
Clint Morris
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No review available.

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09/13/07
Cole Smithey
Cole Smithey
ColeSmithey.com

So well written and so well acted that you almost don't notice what a shoddy and clumsy piece of filmmaking it is.

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11/20/05
Dan Fienberg
Dan Fienberg
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01/30/04
Daniel M. Kimmel
Daniel M. Kimmel
Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Men is full of loaded, manly moments, great clashes of will and excellent buzz cuts.

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01/01/00
Desson Thomson
Desson Thomson
Washington Post
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Highly entertaining courtroom drama that's well-directed by Reiner but narratively flawed. Thematically, the story is fraudulent--much ado about nothing--but enjoybale to watch.

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07/03/06
Emanuel Levy
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com

The great courtroom drama. Fast-paced compelling mystery with moral undertones.

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07/14/03
Fred Topel
Fred Topel
About.com

Ignited by a clash of values, courtroom fireworks and a dazzling display of topnotch acting.

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08/21/02
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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02/15/04
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12/23/05
Jeffrey Westhoff
Jeffrey Westhoff
Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

Like a roast that's baked too long, the acting in this film is 'over done.'

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09/20/02
Luanne Brown
Luanne Brown
Chico Enterprise-Record

...a gem of a courtroom drama.

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Marjorie Baumgarten
Marjorie Baumgarten
Austin Chronicle

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Michael Dequina
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12/23/03
Michelle Alexandria
Michelle Alexandria
Eclipse Magazine

That the performances are uniformly outstanding is a tribute to Rob Reiner (Misery), who directs with masterly assurance, fusing suspense and character to create a movie that literally vibrates with energy.

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05/12/01
Peter Travers
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