Pleasant war drama

Rating: 9/10 (24 July 2003)

Seems funny now, but after Vietnam Hollywood didn't really have much to work with in terms of contemporary military action. Which leads us to a grizzled Clint, ancient vet of the Korean War and wrapping up his military career as things heat up in Grenada. The kid ages gracefully like nobody's business and (eventually) meshes very well with his young platoon. An attractive Marsha Mason plays the romantic interest.