G.I. Jane

R

1997

2h 4m

Drama

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53%

38 Reviews

Tomatometer

53%

100,000+ Ratings

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In response to political pressure from Senator Lillian DeHaven (Anne Bancroft), the U.S. Navy begins a program that would allow for the eventual integration of women into its services. The program begins with a single trial candidate, Lieutenant Jordan O'Neil (Demi Moore), who is chosen specifically for her femininity. O'Neil enters the grueling training program under the command of John James Urgayle (Viggo Mortensen), who unfairly pushes O'Neil until her determination wins his respect.

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Critics Consensus

Demi Moore admirably does her duty, but G.I. Jane's well-intentioned message is obscured by stylistic bombast and an overload of jingoism.

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Over 25 years old, I remember watching it years ago Demi Moore stars as Lieutenant Jordan O’ Neil who is recruited by senator Lillian DeHaven to join a newly inserted program allowing women to join the US Navy Yet she’s only chosen for her femininity under John Jaymes Urgale’s command She’ll not only have to prove she’s capable but prove to earn the respect But Jordan also has to combat the standards of making a statement about a woman not just joining the services because of her gender but because she is capable period This is like Jingoism meets hardcore feminism while shedding light on expanding roles for women in combat Still one of my favorite films of Ridley Scott and one of my favorite performances from Demi Moore even though she regrets shaving her head for the role Today though she keeps her hair long to defy stereotypes Her performance was praised despite mixed reviews and the movie only making $50 million but it became a cultural legacy standing against the sexual politics Her character struggles to gain acceptance from her male counterparts in the navy seals fighting the sexism and chauvinistic bureaucracy One of Viggo Mortensen's earliest roles pre-Lord of the Rings Who knew this movie would serve as a prelude to Chris Rock’s punchline made at this years Oscar's? Scott struggled with constant rewrites and actually got to work with the NAVY seals Female military officers even write this day to the director praising his direction and the ongoing fight against misogyny A really good effort by Scott and Moore

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/23/23

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Devin B

Great action throughout and DemI Moore does a phenomenal job in the lead role of the movie!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/25/23

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Glitched G

If you don't think about it logically GI Jane is a fun ride.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/04/23

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Steve D

Seems like everyone is trying too hard.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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W. D

I'm a little late to the party on this one, 25 years late actually but I thought it was decent. Viggo Mortensen was good.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/12/22

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joel h

G.I. Jane is not subtle in any way. It starts off with a pretty heavy-handed message, and then it lays it on thick for the entire movie. When the plot is not being preachy, it's predictable, and when it's not being predictable, it's kind of boring. The music, the writing, and the acting are trying so hard to force the audience to feel emotions, but the film still comes off as hollow & flat. Ridley Scott is a talented director. Demi Moore is a talented actress and is possibly in the best shape of her life. I was also pleasantly surprised to see a pre-Lord-of-the-Rings Viggo Mortensen. However G.I. Jane is one big misfire.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Ridley Scott

Director

Demi Moore

Lt. Jordan O'Neil

Viggo Mortensen

Master Chief John James Urgayle

Anne Bancroft

Sen. Lillian DeHaven

Jason Beghe

Royce

Scott Wilson

C.O. Salem

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Rated: B-

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Globe and Mail

Rated: 3/4

Apr 12, 2002

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Marc Savlov

Austin Chronicle

Rated: 3.5/5

Jan 1, 2000

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Jennifer Green

Common Sense Media

G.I. Jane provides an entertaining couple of hours and represents a worthy timepiece.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 7, 2023

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...an erratically-paced yet mostly rewarding endeavor...

Rated: 2.5/4

Apr 29, 2022

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Mark Jackson

Epoch Times

According to former SEAL Rorke Denver, there are seven different types of Navy SEAL: 1) Smurf SEAL 2) Rough-upbringing SEAL 3) Brawler SEAL 4) Proto SEAL 5) Gamer SEAL 6) Ivy League SEAL 7) Legacy SEAL. Maybe Female SEAL will be the 8th type.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 25, 2021

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Synopsis

In response to political pressure from Senator Lillian DeHaven (Anne Bancroft), the U.S. Navy begins a program that would allow for the eventual integration of women into its services. The program begins with a single trial candidate, Lieutenant Jordan O'Neil (Demi Moore), who is chosen specifically for her femininity. O'Neil enters the grueling training program under the command of John James Urgayle (Viggo Mortensen), who unfairly pushes O'Neil until her determination wins his respect.

Director: Ridley Scott
Producer: Danielle Alexandra, Julie Bergman Sender, Chris Zarpas
Screenwriter: David Twohy, Danielle Alexandra
Production Co: Moving Pictures, Caravan Pictures, Largo Entertainment, Hollywood Pictures, Scott Free Productions
Rating: R
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $48.2M
Runtime: 2h 4m
Sound Mix: Surround

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