This movie (in part) inspired me to enlist in the Navy Reserves back in 1983. It was certainly brought up in boot camp, and everyone who'd seen it agreed it was excellent.
I recently saw the film again after a long time (five years at least) and it's amazing how fresh it still is. It really doesn't have the "80's feel" that a lot of other movies made around that time. It does sadden me to note that there were many more Naval bases then, before the Clinton-era closures.
All in all, a rather timeless classic with themes that aren't limited to the military and that all of us can relate to in one way or another. Highly recommended rental, at least... if you like it, buy the DVD, because this is one film with a high re-watchability factor.
I recently saw the film again after a long time (five years at least) and it's amazing how fresh it still is. It really doesn't have the "80's feel" that a lot of other movies made around that time. It does sadden me to note that there were many more Naval bases then, before the Clinton-era closures.
All in all, a rather timeless classic with themes that aren't limited to the military and that all of us can relate to in one way or another. Highly recommended rental, at least... if you like it, buy the DVD, because this is one film with a high re-watchability factor.