Once in a great while a movie comes along that truly grips and uplifts it's audiences. Such a movie is An Officer And A Gentleman, a timeless tale of romance, friendship and growth.Loner Zack Mayo (Richard Gere) enters Officer Candidate School to become a Navy pilot and in thirteen tortuous weeks he learns the importance of discipline, love and friendship. Louis Gossett, Jr. Won an Academy Award* for his brilliant portrayal of the tough drill instructor who teaches Zack that no man can make it alone. And while Gossett tries to warn the young officer about the local girls who will do anything to catch themselves pilot husbands, Zack eventually learns to love one (Debra Winger) while his fellow candidate, a memorable character portrayed by David Keith, struggles with a very different fate.An Officer And A Gentleman is a rich and satisfying story with moving performances that will stay with you long after the film has ended. (English), Once in a great while a movie comes along that truly grips and uplifts it's audiences. Such a movie is An Officer And A Gentleman, a timeless tale of romance, friendship and growth. Loner Zack Mayo (Richard Gere) enters Officer Candidate School to become a Navy pilot and in thirteen tortuous weeks he learns the importance of discipline, love and friendship. Louis Gossett, Jr. Won an Academy Award* for his brilliant portrayal of the tough drill instructor who teaches Zack that no man can make it alone. And while Gossett tries to warn the young officer about the local girls who will do anything to catch themselves pilot husbands, Zack eventually learns to love one (Debra Winger) while his fellow candidate, a memorable character portrayed by David Keith, struggles with a very different fate. An Officer And A Gentleman is a rich and satisfying story with moving performances that will stay with you long after the film has ended. (Spanish)
D**.
Very good 5 stars!!!
This product was very good, no problems at all.
P**S
Still true
nostalgic impulse buyglad i did itmovie speaks for itselfhow times have changed
V**N
Great DVD for reliving those iconic 80s moments
I truly love this very romantic film, one of the best romances of the decade. If you were there you will enjoy the romp through one of the best films of the decade. If you were born too late you will want to add this to a collection to know a lot about what life was like then. It was magical; but Millennials will have their own cherished memories of these days to look back upon in time, whether you believe it or not.
A**R
A Timeless Classic—Finally Won Over the Next Generation!
An Officer and a Gentleman is a film I've adored for as long as I can remember. It’s the kind of movie that never gets old, no matter how many times you watch it. After six months of relentless (but lovingly done) nagging, I finally got my son and his girlfriend to watch it.The verdict? They were blown away! They agreed that it might just be the best movie ever made. The mix of romance, drama, and unforgettable performances made them see why I’ve been singing its praises all this time. From the iconic ending to the powerful performances by Richard Gere and Debra Winger, it’s a movie that resonates across generations.If you haven’t seen it yet or if you’re trying to convince someone who’s on the fence, this classic is worth every bit of effort. It stands the test of time and continues to win hearts. Highly recommend for anyone who appreciates a great story and unforgettable cinema!
A**R
THE Love Action Story of the 80's!
Even if this is slightly dated fare (except those explicit sex scenes with Gere and Winger!) I gave this overall disc a 5 star rating for a general favoritism to this early 80's movie and a nicely detailed not too talky commentary by Director Taylor Hackford.I saw AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN in the theatre when I was just 15 very fortunate, indeed, the local suburban movie house allowed a small group of boys - obviously under 17 - to witness the R-rated move without an adult.But, I became a fan of Richard Gere and, of course, Debra Winger who not surprisingly became a sex symbol in the eyes of any teenager after seeing this one. Besides, you could tell too: She was a serious actress.At the time of this 1982 release Lou Gossett Jr. nailed what would become the typical drill Sergeant role eventually saved for ex real life drill Sergeant R Lee Ermey.Taylor Hackford mentions an ‘accident’ that occurred during filming that put the entire cast and crew on hold forcing the Director to offer an ultimatum to cast member who was, basically, at fault for 'her' own mishap. Makeup was applied but bruise is visible (it is), Hackford explains, in first scene she filmed after 'hospital stay' (well, I find that stuff interesting). Hackford also mentions Gere and Winger worked and 'pushed' each other well, more than the stories that they did not get along.I, personally, could not believe how well I remembered this movie finding myself quoting lines like I had just seen it last week which is nowhere near true. I hadn't seen AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN in over 15 yrs (on AMC - probably HORRIBLY cut up) which did remind me I had probably watched this another 10 times on cable one summer when still a teenager.Too bad Lisa Blount was given that "Way to go Paula..." line. And they chose to keep it in. People still yell at her to this day for that bad choice/cheesy line!Still, overall, AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN is surprisingly entertaining love story, action movie without a gun shot fired! So much happens, including my favorite (kind of sappy scene, yes) scene with Mayo helping "Ohhh, Seeegar" (Lisa Eilbacher, looking stunningly NOT all that attractive) over the training wall. Gets me every time. It even gets to Sgt. Foley.
G**A
A OFFICER AND A GENMAN
GOOD MOVIE
B**P
Good but ..
The story wasn’t as well told as I suspected it would be…
S**.
Excellent
Great movie, brings back the 80s. "WAY TO GO PAULA"
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