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Heartbreak Ridge
1986 130 min United States of America R 16+
★6.9
War, Drama
Director: Clint Eastwood
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Description
A hard-nosed, hard-living Marine gunnery sergeant clashes with his superiors and his ex-wife as he takes command of a spoiled recon platoon with a bad attitude.
Budget:
$15M
US Gross:
$42.72M
Worldwide:
$42.7M
Starring
Clint Eastwood
Actor
Marsha Mason
Actor
Everett McGill
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 1987
— Best Sound
Key opinion
Heartbreak Ridge is generally viewed as a formulaic, jingoistic military drama that relies heavily on Clint Eastwood's screen presence to remain watchable. While many appreciate the humorous character dynamics and Eastwood’s performance, critics and viewers frequently point to a weak script, predictable plot, and an inconsistent tonal shift between comedy and combat spectacle.
| Acting | Clint Eastwood's commanding screen presence is the primary factor that keeps the film engaging despite its narrative flaws. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay relies on tired, predictable tropes and lacks the thematic depth necessary to make its military story compelling. | |
| Pacing | The film suffers from a jarring shift in tone, moving from an character-driven comedy-drama to a stylized, cartoonish action spectacle in its final act. | |
| Humor | The humor is highly divisive, with some finding the interplay between the squad members charming, while others perceive it as shallow or overly aggressive. |