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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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Jack Nicholson, Tom Cruise, Demi Moore, Kevin Bacon, Kevin PollakDirector: Rob Reiner
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
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
Format:DVD
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 Good Watch!
What more can be said about this film? We throughly enjoyed it. All the stars were very good but I suppose you would have to single out Jack Nicholson as superb. Read more
Published 1 month ago by joca
who doesn't like this movie.
A great movie, in good timing, well packaged and I would recommend it to anyone else who wanted to buy it. no issues at all.
Published 3 months ago by Fountains.
Don't Mess With the Marine!
Take that ever-reliable dramatic setting of a courtroom, add a little military sparkle, give the floor to Tom Cruise, then nearing the end of his cocky brat phase, provide a... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Alwin Templar
excellent for blu ray
this is a must. amazing colors and blu r quality. sound is 8/10 too. I rate films by quality.
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Still a great film
I've just watched A Few Good Men yet again, this time on TV. I saw it when it was released, loved it, saw it a few more times on VHS and TV and then more or less forgot about it... Read more
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Even better the second time around. I'd decided to replace all of my old classics with Blu Ray and was not disappointed with this one. Read more
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Finally
One of my favorite movies of all times, now in high definition, what else is there to say? I've always wanted to own it, but never got the DVD. Read more
Published 23 months ago by M. Vukovic
A deserved 5 star film!
OK, so this film MAY be based virtually entirely within the grounds of a Naval Base that's true but the tension that is built up during this film goes in different stages. Read more
Published on 28 May 2010 by Patrick H. Williams
Quite Good
First few scenes a bit cheesy, but warms up after a while, enjoyed watching it but not sure if I want to watch it again.
Published on 12 Jan 2010 by James Mcdougall
Smart law driven picture
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