Good film for the time

Rating: Null/10 (22 May 2003)

This is a good film for the mid-1980s, when the Cold War was still going strong and it was clear who the enemy was. Eastwood gives a good "tough-guy" performance as Tom Highway, a no-nonsense, combat hardened Marine.
It's a bit disappointing to see that many people who reviewed this film refer to Eastwood as a "drill sergeant", which he is not. The Marines are not "raw recruits" and it's not boot camp. By their various ranks, these men have been in for awhile.
Overall, it's a good film, with a few far fetched scenes that were typical at the time. 3 out of 5 stars.