Rules of Engagement
Sunday, May 11, 2008 | Labels: Ben Kingsley, Guy Pearce, Samuel L. Jackson, Tommy Lee Jones |
Synopsis:
Colonel Terry Childers is a 30 year career Marine. When he is ordered to go the American Embassy in Yemen, when it's learned that things there are starting to unravel. After evacuating the Ambassador and his family, Childers orders his men to fire at the crowd cause he believes that they are armed. Back in the U.S., certain officials fear that there'll be a backlash against other embassies and Americans, if Childers claim is proven to be true. So they have decided to make Childers a scapegoat. Childers asks Colonel Hayes Hodges, a man whom he knew and saved in Vietnam to defend him. And while there is no evidence or witness that can back Childers' claim, Hodges feels that he owes it to Childers to do what he can.
My Review:
A heart touch movies which able to raise the nationalism. This is what a true friend for; helping each others when someone need it, no matter what and when. With combat zone backgrounds, Rules of Engagement strength it’s position as a drama action typically. Meanwhile, the Yemen natives which appeared on it feels too stiff and not as real as shown on Black Hack Down. Anyway, without the existing of Tommy Lee Jones and Samuel L. Jackson as the main actors, this movie feels dull. Thus, the ending of the story looks to be completed and satisfied everyone. Well, I give it 4 of 5.
My Rating:
Director: William Friedkin