Review of An Officer and a Gentleman

There is no doubt who steals this film. Richard Gere is perfect as Zak Mayo, David Keith and Debra Winger are decent support, but the film is taken over by the brilliant Louis Gossett Jr. He is fantastic as sergeant Foley and every scene he is in he takes over. Otherwise, I found the film entertaining, but soppy and silly in parts, especially the ending although I'm sure this is the ending most expected. Keith's suicide scene is well played, as are scenes in the bunkhouse, but in my mind the best parts of this film all featured Louis Gossett Jr.