Vietnam War Veteran
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First Blood (1982)
Directed by Ted Kotcheff, starring Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, Brian Dennehy. Critics Consensus: Much darker and more sensitive than the sequels it spawned, First Blood is a thrilling survival adventure that takes...
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Pulp Fiction (1994)
Directed by Quentin Tarantino, starring John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman. Critics Consensus: Injecting its compendium of crime tales with the patois of everyday conversation, Pulp Fiction is a cinematic shot of...
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The Deer Hunter (1978)
Directed by Michael Cimino, starring Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, John Cazale. Critics Consensus: Its greatness is blunted by its length and one-sided point of view, but the film's weaknesses are overpowered by Michael...
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Good Will Hunting (1997)
Directed by Gus Van Sant, starring Matt Damon, Robin Williams, Ben Affleck. Critics Consensus: It follows a predictable narrative arc, but Good Will Hunting adds enough quirks to the journey -- and is loaded with...
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Taxi Driver (1976)
Directed by Martin Scorsese, starring Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster, Cybill Shepherd. Critics Consensus: A must-see film for movie lovers, this Martin Scorsese masterpiece is as hard-hitting as it is compelling, with Robert...
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The Big Lebowski (1998)
Directed by Joel Coen, starring Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore. Critics Consensus: The Big Lebowski's shaggy dog story won't satisfy everybody, but those who abide will be treated to a rambling...
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Lethal Weapon (1987)
Directed by Richard Donner, starring Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Gary Busey. Critics Consensus: The most successful installment in a phenomenally successful series, Lethal Weapon helped redefine action movies for the...