ipswich-2 Review of The Pentagon Wars

The Pentagon Wars (1998 TV Movie)

Is that how the top brass in the US military operates?

[6/10 · 20 May 2000]

I'm not American so any sense of disbelief and anger can be tempered by the fact that this is just a movie. But I still find it incredulous that the US military brass can be so short-sighted and inept. Since this is somewhat of a satire, I expect a lot of hyperbole put into this movie. Kelsey Grammer is brilliant as the unflappable and stubborn General forced to protect the interests of the Pentagon. Cary Elwes turns in a creditable performance as the reluctant colonel out to expose the truth. Makes you think if all the militaries around the world are spending taxpayers' money for the right reasons.