Summary
Clint Eastwoodis more versatile as an actor and director than he’s given credit for.
His unorthodox methods clash with modern military standards, but his dedication to his men remains unwavering.
Gone was the prevalence of downbeat character dramas in New Hollywood.
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Heartbreak Ridgefollows a well-decorated combat veteran, Thomas Highway (Eastwood), close to retirement.
Highway also has a case of insubordination with his superior officers.
As a director, Eastwood knew how to serve his screen persona.
A tough Marine Corps sergeant, Tom Highway, faces a changing military world as he trains a platoon of misfits and prepares them for the invasion of Grenada. His unorthodox methods clash with modern military standards, but his dedication to his men remains unwavering.
Amazingly, it took this long for Eastwood to play a drill instructor barking at listless soldiers.
Lee ErmeyinFull Metal Jacket.
Eastwood is a brutal agent of retribution in this Western classic.
Throughout the film, Highway is on the righteous path, and everyone around him is wrong.
In the nick of time, Powers' superior officer reprimands the major for dishonoring Highway’s leadership.
The stalwart nature of his charactersmirrors Eastwood’s real-life prolific career.
He’s simply never going to back down.
Heartbreak Ridgeis available to rent or buy on Prime Video in the U.S.
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