‘One of the best movies of all time’ that some fans believe ‘proved Tom Cruise’s talent’ is on TV this weekend.
First released in 1992 and since considered a cinematic classic by many, A Few Good Men will be broadcast for TV. Film fans can tune into the movie on Film4, starting at 9pm on Saturday, January 18.
However, if you miss the start time or just can’t wait until then, the good news is that it is also available to stream on Amazon Prime, provided you have a subscription to the service.
A Few Good Men is a legal drama and a big screen adaptation based on the play of the same name which was also written by Aaron Sorkin. The writer would go on to create hit television series The West Wing and win an Oscar for his screenplay for The Social Network. It was directed by Rob Reiner, who also helmed a number of beloved films including Misery, When Harry Met Sally, This Is Spinal Tap.
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The film also boasts an impressive cast list with Demi Moore, Kiefer Sutherland, Kevin Bacon, Jack Nicholson and Tom Cruise all featuring.
Cruise takes on the role of Lt. Daniel Kaffee, a US military lawyer tasked with defending two US marines charged with murdering a fellow soldier at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba. The case does not seem so straightforward however, with suspicion raised at a certain colonel (Nicholson).
Earning more than $200m at the box office, the film would also earn four Oscar nominations. It is still highly regarded all these years later and cited as a much watch film with many claiming it is ‘one of the best movies of all time’.
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One fan, posting their thoughts online claimed: “They don’t make movies like these anymore. Every time I watch it, it feels new and fresh. Such stupendous acting, such brilliant dialogues – not a single dull moment.
The performances of Jack Nicholson and Tom Cruise are often singled out with the fan continuing: “Jack Nicholson in that one scene, one monologue just proves why he is so well respected, just why he is one of the greatest of all time. Tom Cruise showcased his pure talent as an actor – one who is able to hold the arc of his character from start to finish without any deviations.”
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Another added: “I must say it is a pure cinematic delight for audiences to witness stellar performances , one of the best movies indeed. Towering performance by Jack Nicholson eclipses rest of the cast but one. It proved Tom Cruise’s talent the way he stands against towering act of Nicholson is amazing & praise worthy.”
A third agreed while also noting the now iconic scene: “An amazing movie starring Tom Cruise and Jack Nicholson who absolutely went over the moon with their roles. The best scene of acting I have ever watched. A must watch for every living organism is the court scene at the end.”
A Few Good Men is on Film4 at 9pm on Saturday, January 18 and streaming on Amazon Prime
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