Outrages
Fox then starred in "Casualties of War", a dark and violent war drama about the Vietnam War, alongside Sean Penn. "Casualties of War" was not a major box office hit, but Fox, playing a private serving in Vietnam, was praised for his performance. Don Willmott wrote: "Fox, only one year beyond his "Family Ties" sitcom silliness, rises to the challenges of acting as the film's moral voice and sharing scenes with the always intimidating Penn."