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As Good as it Gets is one of the sharpest Hollywood comedies of the 1990s, for all of its conventional plotting about an obsessive-compulsive curmudgeon (Jack Nicholson) who improves his personality at the urging of his gay neighbour (Greg Kinnear) and particularly a waitress (Helen Hunt) who inspires his best behaviour. It's questionable whether a romance between Hunt and the much older Nicholson is entirely believable, but this movie's smart enough--and charmingly funny enough--to make it seem endearingly possible. --Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com
Astonishingly, Jack Nicholson's legendary performance as a military tough guy in A Few Good Men really amounts to a glorified cameo: he's only in a few scenes. But they're killer scenes, and the film has much more to offer. Cruise also shines as a lazy lawyer who rises to the occasion, and Demi Moore gives a command performance. Director Rob Reiner poses important questions about the rights of the powerful and the responsibilities of those just following orders in this classic courtroom drama. --Alan Smithee, Amazon.com
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By A. PADGHAM
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The story of the investigation into the death of a US Marine is brilliantly portrayed in this film. Undoubtedly one of Jack Nicholson's finest roles (as the much-feared Colonel Jessep) and justly supported by that of Tom Cruise who is brilliant as the young, Harvard-taught lawyer, Lt. Danny Kaffe, who simply wants to settle the case without entering a courtroom, but the determination of Lt-Commander Joanne Galloway (Demi Moore) ensures that Danny's job is not going to be a pushover! The court scenes are compelling viewing and the outcome is in doubt right up to the final scene. Anyone with a vague idea about military life will enjoy this film. There isn't a bad actor/actress in it!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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This adaptation by Aaron Sorkin (he made up The West Wing) of his own stage play is a superb piece of trial by movies. When a young, somewhat out of place marine private is killed, apparently murdered by two of his comrades, the JAG corps send Lt-Cmdr Galloway (an, as always, somewhat wooden, Demi Moore), Lt. Caffey (Tom Cruise, earning his 1st Oscar nomination in the process) and Lt. Weinberg (the always watchable Kevin Pollak) to investigate. Along the way they discover conspiracy, cover up, and a sociopathic general (yes, that's Jack).
Nicholson's hardly in it, but he lights up the screen when he's there, he's so good it's scary. Cruise is more than watchable in his role of the showy lawyer maturing faster than he wants, and it's a credit to him that in the final showdown, he keeps pace with Nicholson, never being outdone or pushed off screen. The film also boasts fine turns from Kevin bacon, Kiefer Sutherland and the late JT Walsh, but they could have found a better actress than Moore. Also the character can be somewhat irritating.
Sorkin's script is fantastic, sharp, witty, and explosive at the very end. Right, let's talk about that scene. This is a truly great showdown, right down to the angry, sneering speech from Col Jessop (it comes right after 'You can't handle the truth!'). This is just a very watchable, entertaining and involving thriller. It follows the standard lines of a courtroom thriller, through the 'it's a hopeless case' starting through to the dramatic turnaround, but it at least has a small sting in the tail. Watch it now. Are we clear?
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Cut out the final few scenes and this film would have been classed as a mediocre production. However, Cruise v Nicholson in the courtroom make cinema history. Its quotable, emotional and no matter how many times you watch it it is still edge of the seat stuff. Rarely has a film been so sucessful at fully engaging the viewer in the plot of the film. Converting others to the cause will be difficult as they may be reluctant to sit through one and a half hours of Cruise's character comfortably developing as a person. But the story does have the kind of links that you feel clever for figuring out yourself. The DVD itself is disappointing. The conversion isn't sharp enough and there is a lack of any extras at all. Extras don't infulence my decision to buy a DVD, but in this case it would have been fantastic to see how the original trailers were put together. Nevertheless, we have no choice in the matter; everyone should own this film. The market leader in the genre of military courtroom drama.
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A Few Good Men
Great film, loved it. My fave Tom Cruise film by far. Brilliant, a must see if you have'nt seen it already.
Published 21 days ago by Wendy Belgrave
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good service
Great film,with Jack Nicholsen outstanding as the commander of the garrison ,also Kiether sutherland as the junior officer whose life was marines first before god
Published 1 month ago by peter menage
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5 star all the way
I can watch this over and over. Great acting. Nice plot. Superb acting from the top two actors. Builds to a courtroom drama that is pure genius script, tension, and direction.
Published 2 months ago by Dr. Michael J. Atkins
2.0 out of 5 stars
Good but bad.
AFGM doesn't hold the same sentiment for me now as it did when I first saw it - although I still like many of the humorous lines - there's too much religious hostility in it.
Published 2 months ago by R. E. Simon
4.0 out of 5 stars
film
This is an excellent film with a brilliant story line. The characters are well played and I never tire of watching it.
Published 2 months ago by Pauline C
3.0 out of 5 stars
Nice Uniforms. Shame about the plot.
A preposterous plot, but the tension in the final courtroom scene justifies the purchase.. Thankfully the director/writers steered clear of any romantic sub-plot, there was no... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Trevor Wheble htw
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent courtroom drama with stellar acting
Excellent film, with superb acting on all levels, crisply directed and presented: it's a film that draws the audience into the suspense of the plot, with an excellent finish.
Published 3 months ago by Clydesider
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A Few Good Men [DVD]
Great film. I saw this a while ago on t.v. Enjoyed it , so thought I'd buy the d.v.d. of it. Great actors and good storyline.
Published 3 months ago by Phil
4.0 out of 5 stars
family time.
Bought for my daughter, along with "private Benjamin" for family time and to show her a thing or two as she wants to join army cadets when she's 12 lol. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Carol Garn
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic drama
In my house this film has been watched over and over again. Brilliant acting all round and a great storyline. If you haven't seen it you are missing out! Buy it!
Published 4 months ago by ShopperGirl
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