A star-studded cast are in the film that has one of the most quoted scenes in cinema
Few Good Men
Regarded by some as ‘one of the best movies of all time’ and a film that ‘proved Tom Cruise’s talent’, A Few Good Men is set to grace our TV screens this weekend. The cinematic gem, first unveiled in 1992, will be aired on Film4 at 9pm on Saturday, January 18.
For those who can’t wait or might miss the start, there’s no need to fret – it’s also available for streaming on Amazon Prime, provided you’re a subscriber.
A Few Good Men, a legal drama, is a silver screen adaptation of Aaron Sorkin’s play of the same name. Sorkin, who later created the hit TV series The West Wing and bagged an Oscar for his screenplay for The Social Network, penned the script.
The director’s chair was occupied by Rob Reiner, known for his work on beloved films like Misery, When Harry Met Sally, and This Is Spinal Tap. The film boasts a star-studded cast including Demi Moore, Kiefer Sutherland, Kevin Bacon, Jack Nicholson, and of course, Tom Cruise, reports the Daily Record.
Cruise steps into the shoes of Lt. Daniel Kaffee, a US military lawyer assigned to defend two US marines accused of murdering a fellow soldier at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba. However, the case isn’t as straightforward as it seems, with a certain colonel (Nicholson) raising eyebrows.
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Raking in over $200m at the box office, the film also bagged four Oscar nominations. It continues to be highly regarded years later and is often cited as a must-watch movie, with many dubbing it ‘one of the best movies of all time’.
One fan shared their thoughts online, stating: “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 frequently highlighted, with the same fan adding: “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.
Another chimed in: “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 and praise worthy.”
A third concurred, while also highlighting 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.
