Private Benjamin

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J J @TooManyMovies 6d Been making my way through Hawn's work. Not expecting high art, and she's made some good movies with terrific performances, so this was good fun for the first half, bootcamp... The decision she makes at the pivotal moment is actually kind of brilliant. Which is why I give it three stars instead of two. Then it drifts, sometimes makes no sense. It kind of contradicts itself, the revenge scene at the end of the first half, so obligatory in these kind of movies, seems an afterthought, as it they couldn't figure out where to put it. Not offensive, just "Huh?" See more Melissa M @Lisey May 25 This film got mixed reviews. It's a comedy it's supposed to be funny & satirical. It's nice to see female protagonists. It's like the film Stripes but with strong female leads. Some men seem to be intimidated by strong women. Judy starts out as a Spoiled Brat. As the movie progresses she becomes an Army Brat. Then an on the Fence Feminist. Because by the end of the movie she decides she doesn't need a man to fulfill her life. She's going to stand on her own two feet even crazy red hair and all. Things were not politically correct back then. Thank goodness. People are so uptight now. This movie has earned its right to be a cult classic. Even during the movies montages it shows Judy is getting stronger not only as a woman but as a person. That even a girly girl can become a take charge woman. Think by the end of the movie Judy becomes an inspiration for any woman who is unsure of themselves. And they think they need validation. Whether you agree or not this is a girl power movie. See more thiago S @Thiagostone May 17 Filme mais ou menos, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são mais ou menos, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Cork B @RT87142816 Feb 27 There is a decent coming of age - or at least maturity - story in here somewhere. The bootcamp part was pretty good, but then the 2nd half of the movie just wanders off to France. Huh? See more Francisco S @FranciscoSerrano73 04/19/2025 How I miss the 80´s fun.... See more Adam K @Adamkapl 02/11/2025 an underrated movie for sure. can rewatch this always See more Read all reviews

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