I've just read the script "a few good men", it is almost word for word as the movie, one I have seen numerous times. I love this script. It has everything in it, drama, tension, murder, blackmail,etc. I can relate to Jack Nicholson as Jessop and Demi Moore as Gallaway, but I couldn't stand Tom Cruise as Kaffee. Anyone but him. He took the role of Kaffee and turned it into every other role he has taken - sub standard. The script is fast paced and exciting.natalia (10 out of 10 )
I personally loved that film, which I saw four times. In my personal (not universal) opinion, Tom Cruise did Kaffee's role very well, but, in spite of being a fan of him, I must accept, gladly of course, that Jack Nicholson was by far the bet actor in the film. He was able to steam up any of the other actors, and that's something completely admirable.Michael (10 out of 10 )
Great script and a firm grasp of military mind-think (albeit dramatized). Outstanding dialogue. Filmed almost word for word from the screenplay. Nicholson, of course, was brilliantly cast as Col. Jessup with excellent turns by Demi Moore as the officious Lt. Cmdr seeking a professional challenge. Ditto for the supporting cast. However, I disagree with some regarding the casting of Tom Cruise. I think that he was perfect for the part and played it beautifully. Self assured to the point of nauseating cockiness, spoiled and unmotivated but keenly intelligent and aware. And I accept the epiphany that he experienced as he got into the case and became a real advocate for his clients rather than just spin his wheels while he waited for his mandatory service to end and he could go out and leverage his family connections for a big buck corporate job somewhere. Very, very good movie propelled by a GREAT script.Avi (9 out of 10 )
I love the script and I love the movie. All actors were brilliantly cast especially Kaffee, Jessup and Kendrix.steve (9 out of 10 )
Great script! It's interesting to note that the entire final scene didn't make the movie. The movie ends in the courtroom, with Cruise the only person left in it. Frankly I read it mainly because I've seen the movie for at least the 4th time, but I swear, I still can't make out exactly what Cruise says to Kevin Bacon in the very last scene. I discovered it was: "And very handsome, too, don't you think?" Cruise mumbled it. I wonder how many takes Rob Reiner made him do. This film might be the third most-repeated movie ever on AMC, behind The Godfather and Patton! And there was one further showing of it on yet another channel just tonight. I'm hooked every time I watch it. It's a Nicholson classic. I can't say enough about him.
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