Pretty Unrealistic, but Who Cares

Rating: 9/10 (8 April 2009)

I know for starters that this movie is not realistic at all. But I don't care really, I still enjoyed it.
This movie was a perfect mix of comedy, action, and Clint Eastwood. There were a lot of moving scenes, a lot of funny moments, a lot of great lines, and a lot of Clint as his best.
Clint Eastwood gives a career-building performance as Sgt. Tom "Gunny" Highway, the hardened, career marine who is assigned to this new band of so called "marines". Everett McGill is well-cast as Major Powers, Highway's new oppressive commander. Moses Gunn was also well-cast as Sgt. Webster, Highway's "rival". Eileen Heckart was very good as Little Mary Jackson, the bartender at the local bar favored by marines. Arlen Dean Snyder was fun as Choozoo, Highway's old war buddy. Boyd Gaines was enjoyable as Lt. Ring, the wimpy leader of recon platoon. Marsha Mason was decent as Aggie, Highway's old love. Mario Van Peebles was actually good as Stitch Jones, the "ayatolla of rock n' rolla". Vincent Irizarry, Ramon Franco, Mike Gomez, Rodney Hill, Peter Koch and Tom Villard completed the crew of recon platoon.
With comedy well thrown in with action, Heartbreak Ridge is sure to be fun to anyone.
9/10.