Review of Basic (2003) by Josh M — 04 Mar 2008

A wonderfully put-together movie. Twists and turns are the essence of this film.

This review of Basic (2003) was written by Josh M on 04 Mar 2008.

Basic has generally received mixed reviews.

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Une bavure lors d'un entraînement militaire au Panama sous la houlette du méchant instructeur Jackson (qui s'amuse beaucoup), Travolta qui…

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By Jonslow (117) on 08 Dec 2018

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By Kim Morgan (275) for Portland Oregonian (2,019) on 14 Dec 2015

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By Edmund H (15) on 09 Nov 2013

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By Alex C (1,429) on 16 May 2013

Good. It has an extreme twist at the end. This was a quite long for what it was worth, though…

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By Gabriel L (267) on 16 May 2013

Good. It has an extreme twist at the end. This was a quite long for what it was worth, though…

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By Robin N (124) on 10 Feb 2014

Good movie. Suspenseful, good action, good twists, though one too many, with good performances from Travolta and Jackson…

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By Kirill K (55) on 09 Mar 2013

Has that great feel of early 2000s film before the digital age, along with the full glory of anamorphic. Oh and lots of confusing plot twists too…

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By Evan D (304) on 06 Mar 2013

Great performances with a terrible storyline…

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By Andy R (367) on 10 Feb 2014

Good movie. Suspenseful, good action, good twists, though one too many, with good performances from Travolta and Jackson…

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