Home of the Brave (2006)
Perhaps as a made-for TV movie, Home of the Brave would have been considered solid fare, maybe even supporting enough fine performances by the cast to earn a few choice Emmy nominations. As a theatrical release,...
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Jarhead (2005)
It may be nearly wholly anecdotal material, but Jarhead is a war film not quite like the others, as this one shows almost exclusively what it’s like to be a soldier during those times when there...
Windtalkers (2002)
Windtalkers seems like an odd vehicle to catch the interest of over-the-top action director John Woo in many ways. Based on true events, it’s more of a tale conducive to human drama than in incredible...
A Few Good Men (1992)
Obviously, I will be in the minority of people who don’t think A Few Good Men is a great movie worthy of an Oscar nomination for Best Picture. Personally, I find the direction by Rob...
Rules of Engagement (2000)
A soon-to-be retiring Marine (Jones) is called upon by a Colonel (Jackson) who saved his life under dubious circumstances in Vietnam. Colonel Terry Childers was sent into Yemen to rescue the American ambassador (Kingsley) and his...