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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Paramount
DVD Layers: 2
DVD Sides: 1
EAN: 9780792168188
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
ISBN: 0792168186
Label: Paramount
Languages: EnglishOriginal LanguageDolby Digital 5.1FrenchOriginal LanguageDolby Digital 2.0 SurroundEnglishSubtitled
Manufacturer: Paramount
MPN: D332174D
Number Of Items: 1
Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen
Publisher: Paramount
Region Code: 1
Release Date: October 10, 2000
Running Time: 128 minutes
Studio: Paramount
Theatrical Release Date: 2000
Editorial Review:
Product Description:
PART WAR MOVIE, PART COURTROOM THRILLER, THIS GRIPPING DRAMA FINDA A WAR HERO PUT ON TRIAL FOR A RESCUE MISSION GONE TERRIBLY WTONG, WITH ONLY HIS DOUBTFUL FRIEND AND FELLOW MARINE TO REPRESENT HIM.
Amazon.com:
Director William Friedkin knows a thing or two about staging harrowing action sequences, and if you don't believe that, you've never seen The French Connection or To Live and Die in L.A. He comes through niftily in this film as well, with an opening Vietnam battle sequence that sets the stage for the rest of the story, and then with the central moment in the film: a rescue mission involving Marines extricating the American ambassador from an embassy surrounded by hostile protesters in Yemen. Unfortunately, Friedkin can't do much about the implausible plot that follows, in which the Marine commander, played by the always-terrific Samuel L. Jackson, is accused of slaughtering innocent civilians (who actually were shooting at him and his men). He must rely on an old Marine buddy--a lawyer played by Tommy Lee Jones--to get him through the jury-rigged court martial. But the central premise--that an evil presidential aide would perjure himself and destroy evidence simply to maintain good relations with U.S. allies in the Middle East, rather than defending a highly decorated Marine colonel who risked his life--is inevitably hard to swallow. And the ending is even flimsier. --Marshall Fine
Average Rating: 
Rating:  -
A contemplative movie in which many questions are asked: Is Yemen a training ground for terrorists? Is Colonel Terry Childers a blood-thirsty murderer?! Or is he a hero defending his soldiers, and complying with the rules of engagement? What are the rules of engagement?
An intriguing story, magnificently performed by a wonderful cast namely; Tommy Lee Jones and Guy Pearce but leaves many unanswered questions about what is just and who decides what is just.
If rules ... Read More
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4 of 5 stars for the military drama movie Rules of Engagement. Let's start by saying any movie with Tommy Lee Jones ad Samuel L Jackson is one that I will like, both are among my favorite actors. Our two lead characters fought together during Viet Nam and experienced extreme action. Moving forward in time Jackson's character is still active in the Marines and is picked to do an embassy extraction in the middle east. His mission encounters heavy automatic weapon fire as they touch-down in the embassy ... Read More
Rating:  -
This story gets the viewer involved with it right away never lets up, with good performances all around, although Tommy Lee Jones stands out a bit above the rest. Samuel L. Jackson is always good and so is Director William Friedkin.
There are some outstanding action scenes in the first 30 minutes and the 5.1surround system gets quite a workout. After that, the story settles down into a court battle.
Its politics are typical Hollywood: the government is corrupt with the main ... Read More
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I commend the men of the Marine Corp.This movie goes into detail of a "coverup" and an honorable man is trashed but proven innicent by jury of his piers.
Rating:  -
This is what i like to see when i purchase one of the best movies of all time.You get wide screen presentation plus audio commentary! say no more.
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