Directed by Simon West. Starring: John Travolta, Madeline Stowe, Timothy Hutton, James Woods, Clarence Williams III, James Cromwell, Leslie Stefanson, Daniel Van Bargen. Drama/MIlitary Synopsis: A warrant officer who works for the Army's Criminal Investigation Division becomes involved in a murder case where the victim is a lieutenant on the base who is the daughter of the general who runs the base and is a potential vice presidential candidate.
One of the better movies of John Travolta (The Taking Of Pelham 123), which is saying something. In The General's Daughter, he plays Paul Brenner, a warrant officer working undercover an an enlisted man on an Army base who comes across a stunning Captain (Leslie Stefanson The Hunted) who helps him change his flat tire. No big deal at the time, but it later becomes huge when there is a murder on the base and she is the victim. Not only that, but she is the daughter of the highest ranking officer on the base and a general (James Cronwell Salem's Lot ) who is on the vice presidential short list.
What follows next is an intricate murder mystery with several interesting characters, such as the Captain's friend, a Colonel (James Woods Contact) who clearly knows more than he is telling; and another Colonel (Clarence Williams III Blue Hill Avenue) who is close to the General and who seems to have something to hide. The plot also thickens when it becomes apparent that the Captain, in addition to being the General's daughter, also served as the base dominatrix, with several of the General's staff, as well as others, as her paramours.
Additionally, the Captain has a history at West Point which just might figure into her murder. To make it even more interesting for Brenner, and old flame of his, Sara Sunhill (Madeline Stowe) has been assigned to the case along side Brenner and he is also working close with another old friend, Colonel Bill Kent (Timothy Hutton Last Holiday) on the case.
This is a a very interesting flick that is very well directed with excellent acting. There is a twist at the end, though I don't know is one most could see coming, when it revealed who the killer really is.
Like I said, I think its one of Travolta's best, and noted supporting actors Cronwell and Williams do extremely compelling work with their larger roles as well. I liked the chemistry between Travolta and Stowe as to the romantic angle, and it, thankfully, did not detract from the story but added to it. Woods and Hutton are very good, just like always.
To me, I've only seen Travlolta better in Pulp Fiction, but that is just my opinion.
One of the better movies of John Travolta (The Taking Of Pelham 123), which is saying something. In The General's Daughter, he plays Paul Brenner, a warrant officer working undercover an an enlisted man on an Army base who comes across a stunning Captain (Leslie Stefanson The Hunted) who helps him change his flat tire. No big deal at the time, but it later becomes huge when there is a murder on the base and she is the victim. Not only that, but she is the daughter of the highest ranking officer on the base and a general (James Cronwell Salem's Lot ) who is on the vice presidential short list.
What follows next is an intricate murder mystery with several interesting characters, such as the Captain's friend, a Colonel (James Woods Contact) who clearly knows more than he is telling; and another Colonel (Clarence Williams III Blue Hill Avenue) who is close to the General and who seems to have something to hide. The plot also thickens when it becomes apparent that the Captain, in addition to being the General's daughter, also served as the base dominatrix, with several of the General's staff, as well as others, as her paramours.
Additionally, the Captain has a history at West Point which just might figure into her murder. To make it even more interesting for Brenner, and old flame of his, Sara Sunhill (Madeline Stowe) has been assigned to the case along side Brenner and he is also working close with another old friend, Colonel Bill Kent (Timothy Hutton Last Holiday) on the case.
This is a a very interesting flick that is very well directed with excellent acting. There is a twist at the end, though I don't know is one most could see coming, when it revealed who the killer really is.
Like I said, I think its one of Travolta's best, and noted supporting actors Cronwell and Williams do extremely compelling work with their larger roles as well. I liked the chemistry between Travolta and Stowe as to the romantic angle, and it, thankfully, did not detract from the story but added to it. Woods and Hutton are very good, just like always.
To me, I've only seen Travlolta better in Pulp Fiction, but that is just my opinion.
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