Synopsis
When cocky military lawyer Lt. Daniel Kaffee and his co-counsel, Lt. Cmdr. JoAnne Galloway, are assigned to a murder case, they uncover a hazing ritual that could implicate high-ranking officials such as shady Col. Nathan Jessep.
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Cast
- Tom CruiseLt. Daniel Kaffee
- Jack NicholsonCol. Nathan R. Jessep
- Demi MooreLt. Cdr. JoAnne Galloway
- Kevin BaconCapt. Jack Ross
- Kiefer SutherlandLt. Jonathan Kendrick
- Kevin PollakLt. Sam Weinberg
- James MarshallPfc. Louden Downey
- J.T. WalshLt. Col. Matthew A. Markinson
- Christopher GuestDr. Stone
- J.A. PrestonJudge Randolph
Recommendations
- 100
Rolling Stone
That the performances are uniformly outstanding is a tribute to Rob Reiner, who directs with masterly assurance, fusing suspense and character to create a movie that literally vibrates with energy. - 80
Washington Post
An entertainment to be seen and appreciated in momentum. As such, it is constantly gripping - 75
USA Today
Pace and performances dominate, with popped salutes going to Keifer Sutherland, Kevin Pollack, Kevin Bacon and especially Nicholson's smiling barracuda. [11 Dec 1992] - 75
Chicago Tribune
Works because it's able to draw so many side issues into its central conflict, spreading its concerns culture-wide. [11 Dec 1992] - 63
Chicago Sun-Times
The film doesn't make us work, doesn't allow us to figure out things for ourselves, is afraid we'll miss things if they're not spelled out. - 60
TV Guide Magazine
The final scene, when Kaffee locks horns with Jessep, more than makes up for the predictability of what's come before. - 50
San Francisco Chronicle
Slick, overly deliberate and brimming with hammy performances...directed by Rob Reiner with glistening, uninspired competence. [11 Dec 1992] - 50
Christian Science Monitor
An engaging and sometimes gripping movie, if ultimately a superficial one. Reiner has mastered the surface skills of moviemaking, although the inner depths continue to elude him. [11 Dec 1992]
