A Few Good Men

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Rohan H A Few Good Men (1992) is a masterfully written and superbly acted courtroom drama that combines tension, intelligence, and moral complexity in equal measure. Directed by Rob Reiner and written by Aaron Sorkin, the film delivers gripping dialogue, powerful performances, and one of the most iconic confrontations in movie history. Tom Cruise stars as Lieutenant Daniel Kaffee, a talented but cocky young Navy lawyer assigned to defend two Marines accused of murder at Guantanamo Bay. As the case unfolds, Kaffee finds himself facing not only the military establishment but also his own doubts about truth, justice, and duty. His journey from cynicism to conviction is both believable and compelling. Cruise gives one of his strongest performances, balancing arrogance with vulnerability as Kaffee learns what it truly means to stand for something. Demi Moore brings integrity and warmth to her role as Lieutenant Commander JoAnne Galloway, whose moral compass drives the team forward. But it’s Jack Nicholson, as Colonel Nathan R. Jessup, who dominates every scene he’s in. His commanding presence and fiery delivery — culminating in the unforgettable line, “You can’t handle the truth!” — earned him a well-deserved Academy Award nomination and cemented his place in cinematic history. Rob Reiner’s direction is taut and precise, ensuring that the tension never wavers. The film’s courtroom sequences are electric, driven by Aaron Sorkin’s razor-sharp screenplay that blends legal drama with ethical reflection. Every exchange crackles with intensity, and the themes of honour, obedience, and moral courage resonate long after the credits roll. What elevates A Few Good Men beyond a standard legal thriller is its depth. It’s a story about responsibility — about the cost of following orders, the courage to question authority, and the importance of standing up for what’s right, even when it’s difficult. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/31/25 Full Review Camille O In another life I am a lawyer. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/28/25 Full Review Hector I I discovered this film through short clips and really thought that Tom Cruise and Jack Nicholson's performances were very good. So I watched the film and I wasn't disappointed, quite the contrary! We follow the story of Daniel Kaffee, a young Navy lawyer played by Tom Cruise, who is brilliant but somewhat dilettantish. One day, he is asked to defend two soldiers who allegedly killed a young Marine following a corporal punishment that was customary but prohibited and went wrong, known as code red. He is joined by an internal affairs lawyer played by Demi Moore, who makes him take the case seriously. There is also the prosecution representing the US government against these soldiers. And what a case! We discover a regiment ruled with an iron fist by Colonel Nathan Jessup. We learn that although the two marines are responsible for the young soldier's death, they were ordered to beat him up and there was never any question of reassigning him. Among the three senior officers are Lieutenant Colonel Markinson, who is rather humanistic, and Lieutenant Kendrick, who follows in the colonel's footsteps. The first issue is the corruption of the system, which is based on negotiation, the foundation of American justice. The defense attorneys know the representatives of the US government and cynically negotiate for the defendants to receive reduced sentences. However, the two soldiers do not want to plead guilty, even though they risk life imprisonment, because from their point of view, the young marine had dishonored the code and they were only following orders. This raises the second question of the film: are we responsible for our actions, even if they are immoral? And should we refuse an order? From the Marine Corps command's point of view, there was never a code red requested for this soldier, who was supposed to leave the base the next morning. But the Marines' lawyers discover that the colonel did not tell them everything and that this story is false. But they cannot prove it unless they attack the colonel, who is a powerful man on the verge of moving into the upper echelons of the defense establishment. In addition, tensions arise within the defense team over the concept of responsibility. One of the Marines' lawyers believes that the soldiers are responsible because they did wrong and attacked the weakest people they were supposed to defend. Everyone in the Department of Justice thinks the same, even though they know it was an order from the command. But they are not in the field, and this is the third question raised by the film: administrative bureaucracy versus men in the field. Is the legal and moral order too disconnected from the reality on the ground, which is not even at war? Kaffee will try everything to prove that the command is responsible, because the two soldiers refuse to take the blame, even if it means risking everything, because their honor is at stake here. Kaffee will risk everything because if he accuses the colonel, he will truly compromise his career. He, who was quite lenient, will have to make a choice! A superb, beautiful film that deeply questions our humanity in the face of a strong commitment. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/20/25 Full Review Audience Member Execrable. One of the silliest films ever made that descends into unwitting farce in the most implausible courtroom centrepieces ever committed to film. If you completely lack or are able to suspend critical faculty, you might find this nonsense enjoyable, otherwise it's an absolute waste of acting, directorial & writing talent and of audience's time. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 09/15/25 Full Review Romas M Greetings from Lithuania. You can safely call "A Few Good Men" a true classic movie. It's a very memorable movie because of great performances, very solid script, and some unforgettable speeches and quotes (with "You can't handle the truth" coming first in to the mind when remembering this picture). It's has interesting story and basically it's a court room and procedure drama. What standout here and makes this movie some sort of classic are great performances by probably all involved (especially by leads), some terrific lines and scenes. Not everything here works, but it's a solid movie. Screenplay by the great Aaron Sorkin is excellent, which was based on his play. Overall, 8/10 for "A Few Good Men". If you haven't seen it, you can safely check this one out - it's a memorable film. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/30/25 Full Review Sam K A Few Good Men is a solid courtroom drama with great performances, but the best part is the intense face-off between Tom Cruise and Jack Nicholson—Nicholson gives the best performance of the film, and he and Cruise have great chemistry. When he yells, “You can’t handle the truth!” it hits hard and totally owns the whole movie. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/13/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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