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COURAGE UNDER FIRE

Stars: Denzel Washington, Meg Ryan
Rated: R
My Rating: 2 1/2 Stars, See it if you have nothing better to do.
Plot: Denzel Washington investigates the first ever nomination of a woman for the Medal Of Honor

Review: Two plots (one concerning Washington's personal experiences in the Persian Gulf, and the other about the actions of Ryan in the conflict) are dangerously intertwined. Although neither plot has anything to do with each other, they confound each other and keep each plot from being completely explored.
        Despite it's disappointing writing, Courage Under Fire receives a two and a half star rating, and warrants seeing because, as usual DENZEL WASHINGTON IS STUPENDOUS. Because Ryan is only shown in "flashback scenes," her character is difficult to get a feel for. Despite this, Ryan is very impressive in her interpretations of each different account of her character's actions in the Gulf War.
        If you can watch a movie purely for it's great acting, this is a movie to see. The plot leaves much to be desired.  Washington (and to a certain extent Ryan) really carries this movie.

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