Word: freidkin
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...with this in mind, along with fond memories of A Few Good Men that I went to see William Freidkin's new film, Rules of Engagement. Remember in A Few Good Men when Jack Nicholson finally confesses, uttering the immortal lines, "You want the truth? You can't handle the truth!" Imagine a similar scene. On the stand is Samuel L. Jackson portraying Col. Terry Childers. The fresh-out-of-law school idealistic and handsome prosecutor who replaces Tom Cruise is Guy Pearce of L.A.Confidential fame. Don't ask what accent this Australian is trying to imitate. Jackson's confession...
...conceived with the intention of combining action with thought provoking plot complications. But only one part of this plan is executed-the action scenes are flawless, the cinematography fits the mood. But where is the complexity? The only deep question that we can possibly ask? "What on earth was Freidkin thinking...
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