A Few Good Men

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shane o @Shanes_DVD_Shack Dec 18 Well shot and well acted, this one has movie magic. It silly that he would just ( spoiler alert on this movie even know the end to ) blurt out the truth and loose on the end. But it’s enjoyable . It’s one you have to watch to understand cinema See more Matthew D @OceanSage Dec 17 A brave look into holding all ranks of society accountable. Rob Reiner's courtroom drama A Few Good Men (1992) sees Tom Cruise represent two Marines accused of murder. It is a riveting movie that delves into the purpose of why lawyers represent clients, how far they are willing to go, and the ethics of military. I think Tom Cruise is the real draw here. His relaxed defense attorney is so likable and dismissive simultaneously that you are endeared to this odd character immediately. His chemistry with Demi Moore is palpable as they both feel respectful of each other. Moore is great as an ambitious and well meaning attorney within the Navy. Jack Nicholson is brilliant as the complex and resolute Colonel. His breakdown on the stand in A Few Good Men's finale is an iconic display of fine character acting and thrilling climax to the movie. In all, Rob Reiner is a phenomenal director, which he proves again with A Few Good Men. See more Anderson A @Anderson47474 Nov 21 Filme muito bom, um clássico, a forma como no começo eles fazem achar que a culpa é dos soldados e depois mostram como os chefes que ordenaram isso, talvez a melhor atuação do tom Cruise, demi Moore tava espetacular no filme tbm e o Jack Nicholson dando aula excelente filme. Nota: 8.8 See more Rohan H Oct 31 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. See more Camille O Oct 28 In another life I am a lawyer. See more Hector I Sep 20 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. See more Read all reviews

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