Although George C. Scott only has a small part in this film, it's the cast of actors that make 'Taps' something of a special movie. The movie was one of the first in both the careers of Tom Cruise as well as Sean Penn, and Timothy Hutton once more (after Ordinary People) proves he's a fine actor.
But otherwise, there's a lot lacking in the movie. Although it has an interesting premise (Group of students take over military school after it is scheduled to close down), is spun into a way too long story. It's really hard to keep focused on this one for over 2 hours, I'm afraid to say...
But if you're a fan of one of the young guns in this film, you should definitely go rent it some day or catch it on TV. 5/10.
But otherwise, there's a lot lacking in the movie. Although it has an interesting premise (Group of students take over military school after it is scheduled to close down), is spun into a way too long story. It's really hard to keep focused on this one for over 2 hours, I'm afraid to say...
But if you're a fan of one of the young guns in this film, you should definitely go rent it some day or catch it on TV. 5/10.