What do you get when you combine: - a near-retirement, throw-away-the-book officer that has been stationed in the middle of nowhere with no supervision and only Vietnamese for friends for years - a hardcore airborne officer that goes strictly by the book - a nearing ETS soldier who's scared out of his shoes that he will be killed just before he catches the freedom bird - an Iowa farm boy that left the farm to get away from those doggone animals ... animals that never did like him - a fast-talking romeo-type acquisitions officer - a cantankerous female elephant - a Vietnamese boy whose only remaining friend is a cantankerous female elephantand send the group on a cross country journey through enemy territory? You get a Walt Disney classic that will have you feeling every possible emotion. I have seen this movie hundreds of times and still end up in tears when I watch it. It is hilarious. Oddly enough, it is based on an actual true event. Only the 101st Airborne would do something like this. This has my favorite parachuting scene. When they drop Botat out of the plane, her static line has been severed by a bullet and does not pull her chute. Geez, the next couple of minutes will stick with you for the rest of your life! The casting was absolutely perfect. Each person played his role to the max! This is the movie that really brought Ray Liotta to our attention. Playing opposite Danny Glover was the ideal combination. They really rock in this movie. Get this one for the entire family to enjoy! Also order the soundtrack. Once you see the movcie, you will picture Botat in the back of that old truck every time you hear "Hang On Sloopy" and you will see the flying adventure when you hear "Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher." Order both today. |