With both 5.1 and 2.0 audio offered, there's barely a difference between the two. Obviously, the 2.0 track fails to provide any surround work, and so does the 5.1. There's nothing here that justifies the 5.1 tracks existence. Since this is a straightforward dialogue piece, that's important. No line is lost, mumbled, or easily misinterpreted. It's been mixed in a way so its easy to pick up on the subtly of the performances. (***)
Anything is better than the original release, which was completely devoid of extras. While the back of the case may indicate it, there's not much here. Director Rob Reiner's commentary is dry, with plenty of lapses where he doesn't say a word. His information is useful, but not outstanding. It's average fare.
Code of Conduct, named so for the recurring theme of the film, is a half hour piece, entirely comprised of interviews. Moore and Cruise obviously didn't record any new content, and their words are from an old interview. The rest of the cast provides plenty of information, including a small tribute to deceased actor J.T. Walsh.
From Stage to Screen with Aaron Sorkin and Rob Reiner is a discussion session for the writer and director respectively. They discuss the origins and why they chose to bring it to the screen (it started as a stage play). The include trailers are all depressingly pan & scan, and the production notes offer a little more information not included in the two pieces above. (***)
A year after A Few Good Men, Tom Cruise would once again take on the role of a promising lawyer in The Firm. He obviously wasn't one for change back then. Both are great films, though The Firm goes overboard with the action. A Few Good Men wisely stays in boundaries.
Article comments
1 - Brent McKee
I have to say that it is one of the few films that I like Demi Moore in, and the supporting cast including Kevin Pollak is excellent.
2 - Matt Paprocki
Oh, you liked her in Striptease... admit it. =:)