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When John Travolta first opens his mouth during the opening credits of The General's Daughter and speaks in a terrible Southern cracker drawl, one briefly hopes the movie will turn out to be just as hilariously bad. Unfortunately, the accent is soon revealed to be part of a disguise, and the movie is just as quickly unveiled as a clumsy, run-of-the-mill potboiler, too mediocre to be truly hysterical fun. A female officer is discovered strangled and tied to the ground; she's the title character, and because of the general's political ambitions, the mystery of who did it and why has to be wrapped up in 36 hours by Travolta and fellow CID officer Madeleine Stowe (Last of the Mohicans, 12 Monkeys). Sexual violence and lurid S&M have been thrown in to shore up the incomprehensible plot, but that only adds to the queasy atmosphere. The supporting actors--an impressive collection including James Woods (Salvador), Timothy Hutton (Ordinary People), and James Cromwell (Babe, L.A. Confidential)--don't embarrass themselves, but even they can't make sense of their blustering, macho dialogue. It's amazing that, screenwriter William Goldman (who wrote such great and genuinely thrilling films as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Marathon Man, All the President's Men and Misery) left his name attached to this script; there's no sign of his usual skill and intelligence. Madeleine Stowe, a graceful presence in any film, is equally wasted. It was directed with a lot of empty flash by Simon West (Con Air). --Bret Fetzer, Amazon.com
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When the raped and murdered body of Captain Elisabeth Campbell (Leslie Stefanson) is discovered at Fort McCallum, Warrant Officer Paul Brenner (John Travolta) is given just thirty-six hours to investigate before the FBI are called in. Teaming up with his ex-girlfriend, army rape-counsellor Sarah Sunhill (Madeleine Stowe), Brenner determines to discover exactly what is going on at the army base - no matter whose toes he has to step on. But as he gets closer to the truth, it becomes clear that certain parties will do everything in their power to protect their secret.
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John Travolta gives a powerhouse performance in this twisty crime story from director Simon West (Tomb Raider, Con Air). It is a story about the brutal murder of Captain Elisabeth Campbell (Leslie Stefanson), who just happens to be the daughter of General Joseph Campbell, a high ranking and very politically visible General. The investigation that follows takes on a life of it's own as CID Officers Paul Brenner (John Travolta) and Sara Sunhil (Madeleine Stowe) uncover the victim's shocking secret life and the even more shocking reason for it.
Things become more dangerous as Brenner and Sunhill uncover more than anyone wants made public and Brenner must use the full powers of his position to shake up the Military structure he is a part of and uncover the truth, no matter the cost. Whether he is a soldier first or a Police Officer may have a bearing on what he does with the truth once he has it in this compelling and complex mystery.
Leslie Stefanson gives a nice performance as the very messed up General's daughter. Her dalliance into S&M with high ranking members on the base becomes sad and heartbreaking as Brenner and Sunhill slowly get closer to the truth, and the real reason she was mudered. James Cromwell (L.A. Confidential) gives another solid performance as the politically ambitious General and Clarence Williams III of Mod Squad fame has a nice turn as his loyal to the death aid.
Everyone from Col. William Kent (Timothy Hutton) to Col. Robert Moore (James Woods) has something to hide in screenwriter William Golden's (Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid) story. Brennan and Sunhill's relentless pursuit of justice for the General's daughter makes for a terrific time at the movies. The ending may suprise you, as may the reason for the brutal crime and the events that preceeded it.
This is a marvelous Military mystery that works because of the fine performances and the sure handed direction that never lets your interest wane. You'll want to own this one as it begs for repeated viewings. This is a very good film all the way around and one you have to see.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By RR Waller
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This film twists and turns in its story and plot until it reaches its unexpected, challenging and shocking ending with John Travolta, Madeleine Stowe, James Cromwell, Timothy Hutton and Leslie Stefanson putting in very strong performances under Simon West's direction.
There are some unbelievable elements in this film, which is fairly true to the original book I gather from other reviews although I have not read it. It is full of action, suspense and mystery as it peels way the layers at this military base where everything is dealt with but not always for reasons at first considered.
This film twists and turns in its story and plot until it reaches its unexpected, challenging and shocking ending with John Travolta, Madeleine Stowe, James Cromwell, Timothy Hutton and Leslie Stefanson putting in very strong performances under Simon West's direction.
There are some unbelievable elements in this film, which is fairly true to the original book I gather from other reviews although I have not read it. It is full of action, suspense and mystery as it peels way the layers at this military base where everything is dealt with but not always for reasons at first considered.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Mr. G. Johns
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Having read the book by Nelson deMille, I felt I needed to see how similar to the book it was...not bad, as converting a book into a screenplay for about two hours is a difficult task at the best of times. There were about three changes, but, if you haven't actually read the book, don't worry, the film was very good. John Travolta was - as usual - brilliant, as our eponymous hero. Cracking good read.
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I love reading a book that has been made into a film, I have quite a few books and films and I read the book before watching the film.
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Very good film. At times it does show its age however the plot more than makes up for it. Def worth watching!!
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Great film with fantastic music. Keeps you intrigued from start to finish with a nice twist at the end - just what you need in a good film.
Published on 14 Jan 2011 by Bex
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Travolta Makes This Movie Great!
This movie is based on a military site in which they believe a murder has taken place.
Travolta plays the military cop who is in charge of sloving this murder. Read more
Travolta plays the military cop who is in charge of sloving this murder. Read more
Published on 31 July 2009 by Ms. Ceilidh Lipp
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Poor thriller
This film drags and the plot isn't very good. There are some good moments, but for the large part I thought this was very average.
Published on 13 Oct 2008 by CJ
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The Genrals Daughter
What a brill film, full of action,with everthing that's happening it keeps you guessing what els is coming next. Fantastic film.
Published on 18 Dec 2005 by S. A. Boswell
2.0 out of 5 stars
I already reviewed this
Why do amazon not post my reviews eh?Anyway,buy the book-its alot better than the film.
Published on 24 July 2005
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This movie provokes
When you see such a polarisation of opinions on a book or a film, you actually see a good work because it is making people think. Read more
Published on 7 Dec 2002 by Deborah MacGillivray
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Travolta at his best
take a general,Travolta and a pretty girl and an explosive script and in my opinion you have a first rate movie.The end is not expected so prepare for a shock ... Read more
Published on 25 Jan 2001
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