Review of An Officer and a Gentleman (1982) by Mike S — 19 Jun 2011
Way better than I had imagined and one of the best romantic dramas I've ever had the pleasure to see. It would'nt even have been half as great though, if it wasn't for the stellar performance by Richard Gere (along with the wonderful chemistry he has with Debra Winger).
Sparks seem to be flying whenever they're together on screen. And although I knew beforehand how things would end, it's still a very interesting journey with some unpredictable sub-plots. A breath of fresh air when compared to modern-day "chick flicks", which too often are riddled with clichés and stereotypes.
There are some scenes where it gets a little slow, which made it somewhat hard to rate. But with a third act so powerful and genuinely moving, I do think it's entitled itself to fours stars on the uniform.
An uplifting, gripping and beautifully scored motion picture, with an ending so memorable that it'll stay with you forever.
This review of An Officer and a Gentleman (1982) was written by Mike S on 19 Jun 2011.
An Officer and a Gentleman has generally received positive reviews.
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