An Officer and a Gentleman
Paramount Pictures | Release Date: July 28, 1982
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Generally favorable reviews based on 47 Ratings
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barnet42Oct 16, 2012
Way better than I had imagined and one of the best romantic dramas I've ever had the pleasure to see. It would'nt even have been half as great though, if it wasn't for the stellar performance by Richard Gere (along with the wonderfulWay better than I had imagined and one of the best romantic dramas I've ever had the pleasure to see. It would'nt even have been half as great though, if it wasn't for the stellar performance by Richard Gere (along with the wonderful chemistry he has with Debra Winger). Sparks seem to be flying whenever they're together on screen. And although I knew beforehand how things would end, it's still a very interesting journey with some unpredictable sub-plots. A breath of fresh air when compared to modern-day "chick flicks", which too often are riddled with clichés and stereotypes. There are some scenes where it gets a little slow, which made it somewhat hard to rate. But with a third act so powerful and genuinely moving, I do think it's entitled itself to fours stars on the uniform. An uplifting, gripping and beautifully scored motion picture, with an ending so memorable that it'll stay with you forever.… Expand
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FranzHcriticAug 22, 2013
Stunningly presented, as acted out beautifully, especially Louis Gosset Jr. as the sardonic, straightforward, and rough drill instructor. Richard Gere also proves capable as well as Debra Winger.
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SimoneRApr 23, 2011
This movie is so unimportant it flies over your head without significant impact. The movie has a layer of moral tone and is resembles a dream factory.
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BroyaxApr 4, 2017
C'est l'histoire du prince charmant élève-aviateur et de la petite Cendrillon qui trime à l'usine dans son patelin de crevards.

Alors le week-end, elle va draguer de l'apprenti-officier-aviateur, de ceux qui se crèvent le cul dans leurC'est l'histoire du prince charmant élève-aviateur et de la petite Cendrillon qui trime à l'usine dans son patelin de crevards.

Alors le week-end, elle va draguer de l'apprenti-officier-aviateur, de ceux qui se crèvent le cul dans leur formation commando de trois mois. Elle y va en compagnie de sa copine la souillon, les yeux pleins d'étoiles comme tant d'autres filles avant elles pour dénicher le jack-pot du chevalier volant.

Voilà évidemment le rôle rêvé pour Richard Gere mais également pour l'adorable Debra Winger, qu'ils sont mignons les tourtereaux ! Evidemment, on doit se taper toute cette retape à peine sous-jacente pour la gloire de nos armes (enfin, celles de la Navy américaine, nous, on a qu'un seul porte-avions toujours au garage), bref les valeurs merveilleuses de l'Armée et de la discipline qui font des couillons de vrais hommes !

Rapidement, les tourtereaux font monter la mayonnaise et surtout la guimauve qui dégouline un peu partout : la série Harlequin n'est pas loin, à moins que ce ne soit "les feux de l'amour"...

Cependant, il ne faudrait pas jeter l'eau de rose avec l'eau du bain (ni un bébé éventuel) car tout n'est pas rose : le grand méchant-gentil sergent-instructeur est une peau de vache, le personnage de Richard a eu une enfance difficile et l'ouvrière Cendrillon a un quotient intellectuel de cruche.

Et si tout cela pourrait bien se terminer, cela n'est pas toujours le cas. Le film se ménage en effet quelques alibis qui font office de retours à la réalité inopinés ou du moins à un certain réalisme, histoire de nous montrer qu'un conte de fées peut tourner au tragique comme une guimauve qui a dépassé la date de consommation. Ce ne sont que des diversions mais on apprécie l'effort !

Le film reste néanmoins bêbête et neuneu (qu'on ne se méprenne pas) mais garde un attrait indéniable, peut-être parce qu'il parvient à insufler son optimisme forcené à l'insu de notre plein gré et de notre ignorance, comme une jolie fable simpliste mais bouréee de bonne volonté.… Expand
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Popcorn55Jun 8, 2019
All-around well-made film -- a good screenplay made well, with many excellent performances notably Gossett's Oscar-winning DI role. There's some male chauvinist subtext here, with the adulating women chasing the officer candidates, and theAll-around well-made film -- a good screenplay made well, with many excellent performances notably Gossett's Oscar-winning DI role. There's some male chauvinist subtext here, with the adulating women chasing the officer candidates, and the lone female recruit getting "helped" through the last toughest challenge in the training, but it's probably accurate to the times (1982). One of the better films of the early 1980s.… Expand
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amheretojudgeNov 21, 2018
the result is stupendous and inspiring..

An Officer And A Gentleman Hackford's romance has more drama than emotions. And armed with such a meticulous script, the feature keeps impressing you as the screenplay enfolds layer by layer onto thethe result is stupendous and inspiring..

An Officer And A Gentleman

Hackford's romance has more drama than emotions. And armed with such a meticulous script, the feature keeps impressing you as the screenplay enfolds layer by layer onto the screen. What starts in here as a goofy romantic mishap grows intense and dark and it's that build up that leaves you shook on your seat. It is also not a familiar structure that it thrives on. Each character is essential on the storyline and there is no monkey business in here. It is fairly to the point and clearly expressive of the message it attempts to convey. The narration is eerie yet thoroughly effective.

It respects each characters and plot points and tries to blend it in, on the bigger picture. The final act itself is so bizarrely genius and honest that it leaves your head spinning. To makes its mark and prove its point on the table, it serves the storyline through its supporting three dimensional characters that amps up the charge for the primary ones. The performance of the supporting cast is much more congruent to the lead one. Gere gets way too many opportunities to shine the light but he misses it every time; he just isn't convincing, especially when the melt down sequence.

Winger on the other hand is in for a winning run, her portrayal outsmart every other cast. Gossett Jr. whose character is one of the strongest one has held on to its gritty cold attitude brimmed with warmth that redefines this tale into a much mature form. Hackford's execution is loose at times and feels amature-ly handled as far as delivering a decent conversation is concerned. An Officer And A Gentleman is not what imperative questions are raised but how they are raised, the result is stupendous and inspiring.… Expand
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ashbygirl01May 14, 2019
Wonderful film. It depicts how hard it can be to fall in love with someone that is your polar opposite, it also shows how hard it is to love someone who's in the military. However, there are also some serious themes explored throughout the film.
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DawdlingPoetNov 27, 2021
This is a somewhat sentimental and perhaps slightly cheesy film. It's somewhat reminiscent of Top Gun, or even Police Academy, only without the comedy element. It's a good enough watch, not brilliant but not bad either. I didn't feel the plotThis is a somewhat sentimental and perhaps slightly cheesy film. It's somewhat reminiscent of Top Gun, or even Police Academy, only without the comedy element. It's a good enough watch, not brilliant but not bad either. I didn't feel the plot was quite solid enough for my liking but its ok.… Expand
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geewahJan 29, 2021
A movie that plays up the romance in a rather cynical manner between both people and the military.
Starts off promisingly enough but heads south pretty quickly.
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