Review of Rules of Engagement (2000) by Dann M — 31 May 2015
Intense and provocative, Rules of Engagement is a captivating political thriller. Starring Tommy Lee Jones, Samuel L. Jackson, Guy Pearce, and Bruce Greenwood, the film features an all-star cast. When U.
S. Army Col. Terry Childers is court-martialed and setup to take the fall for a protest rally that turned into a massacre at an American embassy, he calls on an old friend to take his case and prove his innocence.
Unfortunately the script is a little weak, particularly the trail scenes; as nothing especially dramatic happens to sway the case or create momentum. Additionally, the truth of the "massacre" is revealed fairly early on, undercutting the tension.
Yet there's still a good amount of suspense and intrigue to the investigation and the trail. Rules of Engagement has its flaws, but overall it's an entertaining and compelling film.
This review of Rules of Engagement (2000) was written by Dann M on 31 May 2015.
Rules of Engagement has generally received mixed reviews.
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