Eastwood's best

Rating: 8/10 (16 December 1999)

I have enjoyed Clint Eastwood's movies. Along with "In the Line of Fire", I think this is his best. It is cleverly written with some very funny dialogue and, in spite of the centrality of the Eastwood character, it brings out very entertaining performances from the supporting cast. Marsha Mason and Mario Van Peebles are particularly strong and, of course, the Marine Corps comes out well. This movie offers quite a strong story but good mature entertainment as well. I recommend it.