Rating: R
Movie Release Date: December 5, 1986
DVD Release Date: October 1, 2002
Plot 411: An old war horse whips some unruly Marines into shape despite their slacking ways.
Review: Gunnery Sergeant Highway (Clint Eastwood) avoids forced retirement by being sent back to his old unit. There he is assigned the task of turning a platoon of Marines into real soldiers. The group under his command includes Stitch (Mario Van Peebles), a wannabe rocker, Profile (Tom Villard), a geeky radio man and a muscle-bound Swede (Peter Koch). Highway works to cure their disobedience through routine exercise and keeping them on their toes with his unpredictable behavior. I enjoyed this movie quite a bit despite the fact that there wasn't much action. Even though it's a military flick, most of the movie takes place on base as Highway trains the men. Eastwood is convincing as this old school Marine who seems to clash with the younger men and newer techniques. His age and style are a point of contention for the upper brass.
Movie Release Date: December 5, 1986
DVD Release Date: October 1, 2002
Plot 411: An old war horse whips some unruly Marines into shape despite their slacking ways.
Review: Gunnery Sergeant Highway (Clint Eastwood) avoids forced retirement by being sent back to his old unit. There he is assigned the task of turning a platoon of Marines into real soldiers. The group under his command includes Stitch (Mario Van Peebles), a wannabe rocker, Profile (Tom Villard), a geeky radio man and a muscle-bound Swede (Peter Koch). Highway works to cure their disobedience through routine exercise and keeping them on their toes with his unpredictable behavior. I enjoyed this movie quite a bit despite the fact that there wasn't much action. Even though it's a military flick, most of the movie takes place on base as Highway trains the men. Eastwood is convincing as this old school Marine who seems to clash with the younger men and newer techniques. His age and style are a point of contention for the upper brass.
Watch It: For multiple scenes of Van Peebles singing.
Skip It: If you're looking for a hardcore war movie. I prefer the likes of Apocalypse Now, Saving Private Ryan and Full Metal Jacket.
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