Great cast, compelling story, patriotic message, bad guys loose no matter what they do, and some pretty believable action make Rules of Engagement fascinating and entertaining. This movie held my attention. All because this movie was not too much of anything, but a little bit of everything.
The movie starts off in an exciting scene explaining the relationship between to two characters played by Samuel Jackson and Tommy Lee Jones. They are in Vietnam serving together out in the jungle when they find themselves spit up and being fired upon. While Jackson's group captures his attackers, Jones is being shot up. Jackson's character does some quick thinking to save Jone's character, and therefore, they are friends for life though one continues active combat service and the other is behind a desk.
Next, Jackson finds himself as a Colonial and is sent to protect an ambassador. He arrives at the embassy in Yemen under attack by men, women, and children. After suffering casualties, he orders his men to open fire killing around 80 people. The Yemen government covers up who did what causing U.S. government officials to decide they have to place the blame on somebody so the Colonial is court-martialled.
Jones who plays the Vietnam veteran that was sent home due to injury and later becomes a lawyer is asked to represent the Colonial. He undergoes the frustration of everyone being against him and missing evidence. Furthermore, he has an emotional client who is suffering from the trauma in being blamed for all of this.
It has it all: dramatic court scenes and scenes of patriotism, tense action that seems real, plus a warm ending. See the movie; stay away from the large drinks, and don't take the kids: there is some language.
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