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Basic

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UPC: 043396097452

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Another Rashomon-inspired, multi-perspective mystery film, Basic is also another gimmick twist-ending movie -- but alas, to little avail. Ex-Army Ranger (and currently disgraced DEA agent) Travolta is called in by an old military acquaintance to help question the only two survivors of a Ranger mission led by tyrannical sergeant Jackson. Of course, the stories vary wildly, and Travolta and fellow interrogator Nielsen must weed out the truth from the lies. What little suspense the film musters is for naught thanks mostly to the convoluted plot, many twists, and self-defeating twist ending.

 -- Dean C. Galanis

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DVD Widescreen: $13.49

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    5-10 days
  • Region Code:  1
  • UPC: 043396097452

    • Studio :  Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

  • Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen
  • Features:
  • Audio commentary: by director John McTiernan
  • Documentaries: Featurettes "Beyond Basic," "Nothing Is What it Seems," "Rangers: The Best of the Best" and "Starting Overt"
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Basic

Our Rating: 2 Stars

Rating: R

2003, 98 min

Country:  US

Studio :  Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Cast:  John Travolta, Connie Nielsen, Samuel L. Jackson, Giovanni Ribisi, Brian Van Holt, Taye Diggs, Harry Connick, Jr., Cristián de la Fuente, Tim Daly

Director:  John McTiernan

Screenwriter:  James Vanderbilt