Review of G.I. Jane (1997) by Jon C — 10 Aug 2014

You almost forget that this was directed by Ridley Scott.

But it is a new turn of filmmaking by an acclaimed filmmaker.

It's one of Demi Moore's best and strongest roles and really challenges a new level of sexual politics and gender clashing.

Jordan is asked to join the NAVY Seals as part of a training exercise a female senator wants to use to her benefit to integrate the female population into combat.

Of course it's never easy putting one woman in a sea of men wanting nothing to do with her.

She also has a commanding officer played by a young Viggo Mortensen who pushes her so far in terms of survival, not breaking under pressure, and never leaving a partner behind (man or woman).

The plot plays out as a smartly executed idea changing the status quo and bringing up several issues of gender, sex, equality, and political corruption.

Demi Moore kicks so much ass going the extra mile wanting the choice given to her but also making her own statement on the scenario.

So what if a woman can fight, does it mean only men should have the opportunity to fight for their country? a woman's death shouldn't matter more than a man's.

Nobody's asking for special treatment.

Jordan speaks the truth in many forms.

And the film also has gritty, well-shot combat scenes as well as the grueling physical training each of the soldiers has to endure.

Man or woman we have people fighting to protect all of us.