I love Military movies...mostly because my dad is an Officer in The Marine Corps, and I have been on various bases, and even visited Anapolis on a school trip. So whenever I do watch military movies, my dad always tells me what was done right and wrong. This movie does make the military's teaching methods look bad. Because of the hazing, racism, etc.
The similarities to OAAG (Officer and A Gentleman) are insane and annoying!Especially because I L-O-V-E OAAG! I've seen it dozens of times so I guess that's why I noticed so much..lol
Below are my findings in OAAG similarities
INCLUDES SPOILERS------>
-You have the African American superior officer who happens to be a Marine. -Your best friend commits suicide (or at least tries) because of pressure from family to do great also because of lack of empathy from superior officer -recruit gets in ring with SO -there is the "local bar" everyone goes to when on liberty -love interest also hangs at bar -main character has Daddy's love issues and mother is dead.. -main recruit gets no mail from anyone..only attention from love interest and bff -recruit has a fighting background from the beginning of the movie that is incorporated into the film. -the character Estrada is sooo Dellasera's clone from OAAG -main character helps another recruit complete obstacle course and has huge embrace with squad after bff finishes course.
So above are what I noticed about the similarities..I did catch the movie on TV because nothing else was on, and i always wanted to see this. I never saw the trailer (or don't remember anyway), but like I said I love military movies..
Okay and ladies... James Franco will be remembered as MIDSHIPMAN EYE CANDY!!!!!!!!!!
Jordana Brewster is NOT a great love interest and their wannabe chemistry is laaaaaaaame and corny! Puleez..she is a horrible actress.
On a good note the actor Vic Shannon that plays "twins" is very convincing and you are so relieved that his suicide was unsuccessful..in OAAG you feel bad for Sid dying, but life goes on.
I was also surprised that Donnie Walhberg did a great job too..he deserved more screen time and lines. Tyrese was convincing as an asshole SO with a huge ego, but no Foley by far!
Hope this helps...I'm writing this on lack of sleep.
The similarities to OAAG (Officer and A Gentleman) are insane and annoying!Especially because I L-O-V-E OAAG! I've seen it dozens of times so I guess that's why I noticed so much..lol
Below are my findings in OAAG similarities
INCLUDES SPOILERS------>
-You have the African American superior officer who happens to be a Marine. -Your best friend commits suicide (or at least tries) because of pressure from family to do great also because of lack of empathy from superior officer -recruit gets in ring with SO -there is the "local bar" everyone goes to when on liberty -love interest also hangs at bar -main character has Daddy's love issues and mother is dead.. -main recruit gets no mail from anyone..only attention from love interest and bff -recruit has a fighting background from the beginning of the movie that is incorporated into the film. -the character Estrada is sooo Dellasera's clone from OAAG -main character helps another recruit complete obstacle course and has huge embrace with squad after bff finishes course.
So above are what I noticed about the similarities..I did catch the movie on TV because nothing else was on, and i always wanted to see this. I never saw the trailer (or don't remember anyway), but like I said I love military movies..
Okay and ladies... James Franco will be remembered as MIDSHIPMAN EYE CANDY!!!!!!!!!!
Jordana Brewster is NOT a great love interest and their wannabe chemistry is laaaaaaaame and corny! Puleez..she is a horrible actress.
On a good note the actor Vic Shannon that plays "twins" is very convincing and you are so relieved that his suicide was unsuccessful..in OAAG you feel bad for Sid dying, but life goes on.
I was also surprised that Donnie Walhberg did a great job too..he deserved more screen time and lines. Tyrese was convincing as an asshole SO with a huge ego, but no Foley by far!
Hope this helps...I'm writing this on lack of sleep.
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