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General's Daughter The [1999] [DVD]
enlarge	Director: Simon West Actors: John Travolta, Madeleine Stowe, James Cromwell, Timothy Hutton, Leslie Stefanson Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment Category: DVD List Price: ~~£15.99~~ Buy Used: £0.81 as of 21/11/2009 20:38 GMT details You Save: £15.18 (95%) New (16) Used (26) from £0.81 Seller: zoverstocks Rating: 7 reviews Sales Rank: 20258 Format: Anamorphic, Dubbed, PAL, Widescreen Languages: English (Original Language), German (Original Language), English (Subtitled), German (Subtitled), Swedish (Subtitled), Turkish (Subtitled), Danish (Subtitled), Polish (Subtitled), Icelandic (Subtitled), Dutch (Subtitled), Arabic (Subtitled), Finnish (Subtitled), Romanian (Subtitled), Bulgarian (Subtitled), Czech (Dubbed), English (Dubbed), Hungarian (Dubbed) Rating: Suitable for 18 years and over Region: 2 Discs: 1 Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Number Of Discs: 1 Running Time: 112 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6 EAN: 5014437802538 ASIN: B00004WCMS Theatrical Release Date: June 18, 1999 Release Date: November 6, 2000 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Editorial Reviews: Amazon.co.uk Review When John Travolta first opens his mouth during the opening credits of IThe General's Daughter/I and speaks in a terrible Southern cracker drawl, one briefly hopes the movie will turn out to be just as hilariously bad. Unfortunately, the accent is soon revealed to be part of a disguise, and the movie is just as quickly unveiled as a clumsy, run-of-the-mill potboiler, too mediocre to be truly hysterical fun. A female officer is discovered strangled and tied to the ground; she's the title character, and because of the general's political ambitions, the mystery of who did it and why has to be wrapped up in 36 hours by Travolta and fellow CID officer Madeleine Stowe (ILast of the Mohicans/I, I12 Monkeys/I). Sexual violence and lurid SM have been thrown in to shore up the incomprehensible plot, but that only adds to the queasy atmosphere. The supporting actors--an impressive collection including James Woods (ISalvador/I), Timothy Hutton (IOrdinary People/I), and James Cromwell (IBabe/I, IL.A. Confidential/I)--don't embarrass themselves, but even they can't make sense of their blustering, macho dialogue. It's amazing that, screenwriter William Goldman (who wrote such great and genuinely thrilling films as IButch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid/I, IMarathon Man/I, IAll the President's Men/I and IMisery/I) left his name attached to this script; there's no sign of his usual skill and intelligence. Madeleine Stowe, a graceful presence in any film, is equally wasted. It was directed with a lot of empty flash by Simon West (ICon Air/I). --IBret Fetzer, Amazon.com/I

Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 7 1 2 Next » Suspenseful and Engrossing January 15, 2003 7 out of 7 found this review helpful John Travolta gives a powerhouse performance in this twisty crime story from director Simon West (Tomb Raider, Con Air). It is a story about the brutal murder of Captain Elisabeth Campbell (Leslie Stefanson), who just happens to be the daughter of General Joseph Campbell, a high ranking and very politically visible General. The investigation that follows takes on a life of it's own as CID Officers Paul Brenner (John Travolta) and Sara Sunhil (Madeleine Stowe) uncover the victim's shocking secret life and the even more shocking reason for it.pThings become more dangerous as Brenner and Sunhill uncover more than anyone wants made public and Brenner must use the full powers of his position to shake up the Military structure he is a part of and uncover the truth, no matter the cost. Whether he is a soldier first or a Police Officer may have a bearing on what he does with the truth once he has it in this compelling and complex mystery.pLeslie Stefanson gives a nice performance as the very messed up General's daughter. Her dalliance into SM with high ranking members on the base becomes sad and heartbreaking as Brenner and Sunhill slowly get closer to the truth, and the real reason she was mudered. James Cromwell (L.A. Confidential) gives another solid performance as the politically ambitious General and Clarence Williams III of Mod Squad fame has a nice turn as his loyal to the death aid.pEveryone from Col. William Kent (Timothy Hutton) to Col. Robert Moore (James Woods) has something to hide in screenwriter William Golden's (Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid) story. Brennan and Sunhill's relentless pursuit of justice for the General's daughter makes for a terrific time at the movies. The ending may suprise you, as may the reason for the brutal crime and the events that preceeded it.pThis is a marvelous Military mystery that works because of the fine performances and the sure handed direction that never lets your interest wane. You'll want to own this one as it begs for repeated viewings. This is a very good film all the way around and one you have to see. This movie provokes December 7, 2002 Deborah MacGillivray (US UK) 5 out of 6 found this review helpful When you see such a polarisation of opinions on a book or a film, you actually see a good work because it is making people think. This movie does that and yes, provokes violent extremes in how people perceive it.pYeah, John's accent [stinks] big time, but he gives one of the best performances of his career. Stowe is always beautiful to watch, an elegant actress that be oh so feminine and yet have a strong will and a mind of her own. She shines in a role that often gives her little to work with speaking of her radiant talent. Timothy Hutton is as always, a superb actor (Tim your Daddy would be very proud of you!!) James Woods - what can you say - you love him or you hate him, but he is one of the best around and he gives a moving performance and the person with the secrets Travolta needs. James Cromwell is finally getting the recognition and the roles he deserves and does his very best in another unlikeable role, bringing it little nuances of a man caught between loving his daughter and the higher calling of military honour.pThis movie does not show the military and its treatment of its female members in a good light bringing back many such stories we have seen through the years on evening news, maybe with such graphically grim - almost claustrophobic feel that it will cause some people to dislike the film for that alone, especially in today's climate of the world.pBut is a gripping, on the edge film, that does not take the easy road, but delivers a powerful punch...maybe too powerful for some. Travolta at his best January 26, 2001 3 out of 7 found this review helpful take a general,Travolta and a pretty girl and an explosive script and in my opinion you have a first rate movie.The end is not expected so prepare for a shock ...unmissable ..already one of my favourite Travolta films ....Top marks The Genrals Daughter December 18, 2005 S. A. Boswell (Plymouth. U.K.) 0 out of 1 found this review helpful What a brill film, full of action,with everthing that#x27;s happening it keeps you guessing what els is coming next. Fantastic film. Travolta Makes This Movie Great! July 31, 2009 Ms. Ceilidh Lipp (UK) This movie is based on a military site in which they believe a murder has taken place. br /Travolta plays the military cop who is in charge of sloving this murder. br /Along the way they come under fire from all directions, with lies, deaths and threats made against them not go looking for the turth. br /As all good thriller movies this movie builds up the suspense right up until the very end. br /i thought the ending to this movie was excellent, with plenty of action and "keep guessing" suspense. br /Anybody who loves a "who done it" movie will like this! Showing reviews 1-5 of 7 1 2 Next »

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