In the heart of the nation's capital, in a courthouse of the U.S. government,
one man will stop at nothing to keep his honor, and one will stop at nothing to find the truth.

Starring: Tom Cruise, Demi Moore, Jack Nicholson, Kevin Bacon, J. T. Walsh, Kevin Pollak, James Marshall, Kieffer Sutherland

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★★☆ - near perfect

"You can't handle the truth!" - Col. Nathan Jessep

Why watch this? It it's on, I'm watching it. Cruise is great, but Nicholson, holy cow he's incredible!

Plot Summary: Two U.S. Marines are charged with the murder of a fellow Marine at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base. A team of military lawyers, including Lieut. Daniel Kaffee, takes on the case, initially expecting a simple plea bargain. However, as the investigation progresses, they uncover a potential conspiracy involving a high-ranking officer and the unauthorized disciplinary practice known as "Code Red". The lawyers must navigate the military's strict chain of command and the code of honor to uncover the truth.

Dad's Preview: This engrossing drama, about two soldiers accused of murder, knows how to hold your attention. It stars Tom Cruise, as a cocky JAG attorney, acting way above his experience level. In the film's climax, Cruise squares off against Jack Nicholson, the highly-decorated Guantanamo Bay Base Colonel. It is a litigation battle royale for the ages. The supporting cast, namely Demi Moore, Kieffer Sutherland and Kevin Bacon, are also excellent. There is a swagger to this effort and it is one very smart military courtroom slugfest.

Castle Rock Entertainment; Columbia Pictures