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Created May 31, 2010 05:51PM PST • Edited May 31, 2010 05:51PM PST

1. Quality

2. Summary

   Good 3.0

   Retro style War movie with a bit of irreverence to make it popular for 1980’s movie goers. It is sure-fire entertainment for war movie buffs, with a subtle sarcasm and left-field humor that gives it a broader appeal. A few deep scenes reminds you that war sometimes has a valid purpose.

4. Acting

   Good 3.0

   Ah, Lee Marvin. What a naturally gruff sergeant he makes. “Don’t worry Smitty, it’s just a personnel mine. It’s designed to castrate you, not kill you.” Indeed. Robert Carradine is great as the subtly sarcastic private who narrates much of the goings on.

5. Male Stars Good 3.0

6. Female Stars Good 3.0

7. Female Costars Good 3.0

8. Male Costars Good 3.0

10. Film

    Good 3.0

    A little cheesy, with a Planet of the Apes style soundtrack with requisite snare and base drum sequences. I understand that this was one of the last true classic Hollywood war films – and it definitely has that feel. I’m glad we have graduated to more hard hitting war films, but I remain nostalgic for the old style as well.

11. Direction Good 3.0

12. Play Good 3.0

13. Music Good 3.0

14. Visuals Good 3.0
15. Content

16. Edge

    Risqué 1.7

17. Sex Titillating 1.7

18. Violence Fierce 1.7

19. Rudeness Salty 1.7

21. Reality

    Glib 1.9

22. Circumstantial Glib 1.9

23. Biological Glib 1.9

24. Physical Glib 1.9