The read
Audiences rate it 38 points higher than critics do.
Synopsis
Bones Conway and Jack Kaufman, two misguided youths, join the reserves to make some easy money for their entrepreneurial dreams. Unfortunately, no sooner than they finish basic training they find themselves at war as part of the water purification team.
Ratings
IMDb5/10
Rotten Tomatoes12%
Audiences rate it 38 points higher than critics do.
235 audience votes
Key crew
- Stu KriegerScreenplay
- Ken KaufmanScreenplay
- Daniel Petrie Jr.Screenplay
- Fax BahrScreenplay
- Adam SmallScreenplay
- Daniel Petrie Jr.Director
- Robert FolkOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Pauly ShoreBones Conway
- Andy DickJack Kaufman
- Lori PettyChristine Jones
- David Alan GrierFred Ostroff
- Esai MoralesSgt. Stern
- Lynn WhitfieldSgt. Ladd
- Art LaFleurFirst Sergeant Brandon T. Williams
- Fabiana UdenioGabriella
- Glenn MorshowerRecruiting Sergeant Richard Day
- Beau BillingsleaSergeant Daniels
- Peter SpellosMr. Quinn
- Brendan FraserLink (Uncredited)
Stills
Themes
friendshipus armyeducationunemployment