I gave 6 stars but I'm sure the first hour would be worth another 3. That's right I missed the first hour! I have not been to war but did 18 month of military service in 1962 and also seen many war movies. And I appreciated very much this movie. What caught my attention as I turned on the TV was someone looking much like Richard Gere... In such a movie? I had no idea so kept on watching and enjoyed every minutes of it. Yes I like Gere's effort both he and his "girl" gave an excellent and very believable performance. I won't repeat some of the previous comments already said about some very impressive scenes but it's all there. Oh I did not say, yes I'm a fan of Richard Gere and thanks to IMDb I know a lot more about him now. I'd like him to make a movie call "the day of the gerbil" It could be very entertaining and be use as a counter pay-back. Well It's really 9 stars for me
