Review of A Few Good Men (1992) by Dawdlingpoet — 21 Nov 2021

This is a solid courtroom drama film, set in the world of the US military. I can't say I'm in any way an expert in the area but I did find it surprising that Guantanemo Bay was mentioned numerous times, given this film dates from the early 1990s and I suppose I assumed that facility was set up in the early 2000s, prior to, or just following, 9/11. In any case, this film features a very solid cast and I'd say Jack Nicholsons performance was probably the best, in my view. It features the famous line of dialogue 'TRUTH?! YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH!!' which I'd certainly heard of but I hadn't realised it came from this film. Its powerful at times, although it does drag a little in some scenes with Tom Cruises cocky, smug character trying to shrug some things off etc. That irritated me but I see the points I assume were intended given the script. I believe this film is based on the play by Aaron Sorkin and its, for the most part, a solid story. I liked that it includes the female character, Lt. Cdr. JoAnne Galloway, played by Demi Moore, who has to deal with men who aren't entirely keen on dealing with a female in a high rank like herself.

I reckon its still quite a relevant film, given stories we hear nowadays about people serving in the army/navy etc. accused of things. Its a thought provoking watch and although it is a little slow in places, for a courtroom drama its by no means bad. Overall, yes I would recommend this film.