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Richard Gere plays an enrollee at a Naval officers candidate school and Debra Winger is the woman who wants him.That's pretty much it, story-wise, in this romantic drama, which is more effective in a moment-to-moment, scene-by-scene way, where the two stars and Oscar-winner Louis Gossett Jr.--as Gere's tough-as-nails drill instructor--are fun to watch. Sexy, syrupy, with occasional pitches of high drama (Gere having a near-breakdown during training is pretty strong), An Officer and a Gentleman proves to be a no-brainer date movie. --Tom Keogh
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DVD 5
German
English
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital Mono English German
Dolby Digital Mono
Audio Commentary
Theatrical Trailer
Arabic\Bulgarian\Czech\Danish\Dutch\English\Finnish\German\Hungarian\Icelandic\Norwegian\Polish\Romanian\Swedish\Turkish
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
As a kid of only ten when this movie was first released I was more interested in Star Wars than anything of a military/love nature. I therefore didn't watch this movie until I was in my early twenties & having recently watched this again on DVD I have to say how the whole "chick-flick" reputation that this film has is grossly mis-leading.
Superbly written & directed with an outstanding cast all playing the performances of their lives, it's hard not to be touched by this movie. Gere is perfect in the lead role, Winger stands head-and-shoulders above other actresses in similar roles around this period & Louis Gossett Jnr deservedly won as Oscar for his part. Although the movie's title track "Up Where We Belong" is instantly recognisable it's the use of the instrumental theme of this that really adds to the movie.
To say that Top Gun leaned heavily on "Officer" would be a huge understatement and whilst Top Gun is a good movie & understandably has an army of fans, it pales into insignificance compared to the "original".
If you haven't seen "Officer" it's a must-see .If you have, watch it again & look beyond it's chick-flick label and see for yourself quite what a brilliant movie it really is.
Superbly written & directed with an outstanding cast all playing the performances of their lives, it's hard not to be touched by this movie. Gere is perfect in the lead role, Winger stands head-and-shoulders above other actresses in similar roles around this period & Louis Gossett Jnr deservedly won as Oscar for his part. Although the movie's title track "Up Where We Belong" is instantly recognisable it's the use of the instrumental theme of this that really adds to the movie.
To say that Top Gun leaned heavily on "Officer" would be a huge understatement and whilst Top Gun is a good movie & understandably has an army of fans, it pales into insignificance compared to the "original".
If you haven't seen "Officer" it's a must-see .If you have, watch it again & look beyond it's chick-flick label and see for yourself quite what a brilliant movie it really is.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This fil is about Richard Gere as a trainee Naval officer and the love interest is Debra Winger a 'local' lady who goes after such officers. It's a romantic drama and Gere is good as always in this role. The star performer is however the Drill Sargeant, the opening scene where he shouts in the faces of candidates has been copied (even word for word) in films like 'Full Metal Jacket' and a poor attempt in 'Private Benjamin'...'Only two things that come out of Texas boy....'!! If you like good films this will be a fantastic addition to your collection.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Amazing film, one defo to watch, will bring out the emotions in anyone, you will laugh and cry and at one point do both, if you have not seen this WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN.
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DVD arrived within a week from order. Excellent film and had me crying at the end. Thoroughly recommend this film.
Published 1 month ago by Mr. R. D. Wardrop
I wanna fly jets Now
What a Classic movie Gere is fantastic and co star winger just as good bought for my wife as she loves this movie qaulity seems loads better now its on dvd a must have for all... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Julian H
Very good
I would probably like anything that has Richard Gere in it! This is a classic, a must watch film. I bought this film only because I saw an episode of Scrubs where Dr. Read more
Published 5 months ago by elen4
Don't believe the naysayers, this is a true uplifter.
Zack Mayo, after years of being shunted around with his woman chasing, alcoholic, naval father, decides to up sticks and join the navy himself. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Spike Owen
Old favourite revisited with children
We were reminded of the iconic film by a reference in a recent episode of Miranda on BBC TV. Our grown-up daughters didn't know it. Read more
Published 9 months ago by AJV
Good film
I ordered this film for a friend as they said it was one of their favourite films. They said it was just like they remember it and would advise anyone to get this film from here as... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Saz08
Gere at his best!
Richard Gere owned this genre Yanks, An Officer and A Gentleman and finnish with Pretty Woman what can you say all three different but brilliant and this to me the pick of the... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Skywalker
Feature documentaries validate believability
A favourite for a long time and re-watching with the background knowledge has enhanced the enjoyment. A classic film that is too gritty to be dismissed as a 'girlie film'. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Amanda B
An Interesting Glimpse of the Military Officer Life
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Published 16 months ago by Stella Carrier
Bittersweet!
I am one of those people who cannot sit still whilst watching a film, and must get up at least every half hour. Except with this film!! Read more
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