Technically Good, Formula Hollywood

Rating: 7/10 (12 September 2004)

This has all of the characteristics of a high-budget, Hollywood production. Tom Cruise does a great job acting the same as most all Tom Cruise parts.
The plot was interesting enough. Even if moderately accurate historically, it provides a lesson in America helping those who eventually turn on us.
The direction and overall production was as good as one would expect from a high-budget movie. The writing, however, didn't break any new ground or present anything that we haven't seen a hundred other epic Hollywood production.
If you like these lavish war stories, this is another great example. Personally, I like the plot-driven movies more.