Rules of Engagement (2000)

From a bloody war in Vietnam, to a bloodbath in the Yemen years later, and finally to a politically dodgy court room in America, Colonel Terry Childers (Samuel L. Jackson) stands up for what he believes in.
A retired Col Lawrence (Tommy Lee Jones) stands with him, although he has doubts about his ability to get the job done favourably.
Leaving aside the supposed flag-waving that some folks accused Dir. William Friedkin of, RoE isn't a bad film, but nor is it a particularly memorable example of the courtroom drama. The dramatic combat scenes fare better, but by the time the final verdict drops it may feel like its overstayed its welcome.

3 sitreps out of 5

Narrow Margin (1990)

An average thriller that does everything you’d expect in an average kind of way. Gene Hackman is duty bound to protect a witness to a murder… on the run… bad guys… blah blah. The only real difference between this and the hundreds of other afternoon movies is that it’s set primarily on a train, making escape that little bit harder than usual.

2½ tickets please out of 5