Get Your "Go Girl" On!

Rating: 8/10 (29 May 2010)

Alright, alright, so the movie isn't perfect, the scenes are somewhat disjointed, some of the acting is stiff and the premise is slightly cliché -- so? It's completely on point when it comes to sexism in society, and is a definite self-esteem booster for women all over America who aren't happy making less money in less important positions at work, or just being seen as cooks, cleaners and baby-makers at home.
The storyline revolves around Lt. O'Neil (Demi Moore), a female intel officer in the U.S. Navy, chosen out of an array of female officers, to participate in CRT SEAL Training as a result of a female Texas Senator's (Anne Bancroft) feminist power-play for popularity. During her training, she faces off against the rough and tumble Command Master Chief Urgayle (Viggo Mortinson), intense training and a myriad of military men hell-bent on keeping the most intense military certification just for the good old boys.
Now, I'm no Soldier Girl, certainly not tough, and I get squeamish when I see a spider. My husband laughs when I sock him in the arm, for heaven's sake. But it would take some kind of ice-cold human being to not appreciate experiencing the story of a woman who makes the decision to "gut it out" and prove that that extra "x" chromosome doesn't stop someone from beating the odds, just like the other guys.
Demi Moore plays the character perfectly, conservative and reserved, just like an officer in the military. Her expressions of pain, determination and conviction to succeed strikes one straight to the core. Her delivery of the sharp one-liners is exhilarating in a way that I can't help but attempt to repeat under my breath. Viggo Mortinson plays with the depth of the tough Master Chief and gives us a level of reality and harshness that is absolutely necessary in a film about gruelling SEAL training. The ensemble and supporting cast is well put-together, very real, and very stark.
The low score on IMDb disappoints -- maybe America isn't ready for a soldier who demands a "Yes, Ma'am"? I certainly hope not.
And of course, if you don't like the review, you can "SUCK MY ****!"