A Fine suspenseful military thriller, great performances from Tommy lee Jones and Kingsley

Rating: 9/10 (12 August 2005)

Friedkin's well written- courtroom/army drama is not only interesting, but very entertaining. With decent direction from a very capable storytelling director, the cast carries this film. Filled with great performances from Samuel L. Jackson, Tommy Lee Jones, Guy Pearce and Ben Kingsley, this film is a good look at what can go on when the wrong people have too much power in government. Samuel L. Jackson's performance is good, but my favorite performance of the film came from Tommy Lee Jones and also Ben Kingsley who was great as a US ambassador. Phillip Baker Hall and Bruce Greenwood are also great in supporting performances. The film is well-written, decently directed and well-acted. A suspenseful military thriller worth-seeing. 9/10