Tom Cruise Rewind

Courtroom dramas are a staple in the world of classic films, with popular movies like Anatomy of a Murder , Judgement at Nuremberg , and 12 Angry Men among them. By 1992, the format of these dramas was definitely well-established and familiar to most audiences. But despite the increased risk of slipping into the mediocrity of familiarity, A Few Good Men does the exact opposite and comes through with a script and performances so bombastic that it remains highly memorable almost thirty years after its initial release.

The second film Cruise made in the 1990s also happens to be his second film with his then-wife Nicole Kidman. Their status as newly-weds had a large impact on the film's production from the get-go, as it largely became a vehicle for the two of them to show off their relationship. While this movie aims to be a historical romance of epic proportions, the film's lack of exploration into topics like class and immigration and forgettable lead characters do little to create a lasting impact.