Rules of Engagement (DVD, 2000, Special Edition)

Sensing a crisis in Yemen, the U.S. government sends Col. Terry
Childers played by Samuel L. Jackson (Jumper, Soul Men, Cleaner,
1408, etc) and a platoon of Marines to remove the U.S. ambassador
and his family from the embassy there. Childers and his men succeed
but, a gunfight ensues during the evacuation-killing 80 civilians
and some of his men. Fearing a court martial that could put him
behind bars for the rest of his life-as the military looks into the
incident- Childers looks to Col. Hayes Hodges played by Tommy Lee
Jones ( In the Electric Mist, No Country for Old Men, In the Valley
of Elah, The Hunted, etc) to defend him in court against the charges
that are being prepared. The director here is William Friedkin and
he has not had a big hit in many years (The Exorcist, The French
Connection, Bug, The Hunted, etc) on the big screen. However, the
two real good movies that he has put out are this one and The Hunted
-and both star Tommmy Lee Jones. He has also done excellent work on
Tv-with his latest efforts being the directing of Season 8 of CSI
(the original CSI). He again teams with Jones here-and with Jackson-
they bring a real life scenerio to the movie-with plenty of action
as the Marines engage terrorists to protect themselves and then the
court action that ensues - as politicians and people that were not
on the scene attempt to put something into the fight that was not there
to begin with. A great and suspenseful movie as Jones goes to Yemen
to find out the true facts and the court action that follows his findings.
If you like Drama, action and courtroom intrigue-you will certainly find
that this movie will give you a full night of entertainment and enjoyment.

Ben Kingley, Sam Jackson, Tommy Lee Jones, and Guy Pierce! Could you think of a better cast? All of them deliver excellent performances in an incredible film with outstanding writing. This film rivals other Military court room dramas such as A Few Good Men and JAG.

Rules of Engagement is loaded with court drama and action. Tommy Lee Jones and Samuel L Jackson are terrific in this movie. It begins with a huge gun battle in Vietnam. Tommy Lee Jones is the lawyer who defends Samuel L Jackson. A great movie to add to your collection.

Another great movie from Tommy Lee Jones and Samuel Jackson, both classic actors in their own right. This movie is about integrity, loyalty, and a friendship that spans across time. I have watched it several times, and it still gets to me. I personally am not a big fan of war movies, but this movie is so much more than that. It can be a bit graphic in the war scenes, but get through those to the meat of the theme, and you won't regret it.

I love war movies, and if you throw Samuel Jackson in the mix how could this movie not be good. It is a very riveting flick, and will definitely keep your attention.