Enjoyable Gulf War yarn about the investigation into the awarding of a medal of honour to a valiant captain who risked life and limb to save a troop of doomed soldiers trapped on the ground.
Smart script and well-paced editing help, as do the great cast. Denzel Washington is always a must, and his performance here boosts his reputation. Strong support comes from a range of co-stars including Matt Damon and Lou Diamond Phillips (his best role since "Stand and Deliver"). It's fantastic to see Meg Ryan in a role that is such a departure for her, and her turn is a worthy one too.
Finally a good film from director Ed Zwick, his first success since "Glory" (1989).
Saturday, February 12, 2000 - Video
Smart script and well-paced editing help, as do the great cast. Denzel Washington is always a must, and his performance here boosts his reputation. Strong support comes from a range of co-stars including Matt Damon and Lou Diamond Phillips (his best role since "Stand and Deliver"). It's fantastic to see Meg Ryan in a role that is such a departure for her, and her turn is a worthy one too.
Finally a good film from director Ed Zwick, his first success since "Glory" (1989).
Saturday, February 12, 2000 - Video