Famed director William Friedkin's last film is a remake of the classic play and film. The story is updated to reference 911 and with a single set and solid cast, Mr. Friedkin does a great job with the material.
Kiefer Sutherland stars as Lt. Commander Queeg, the captain of the USS Caine. With only two scenes, Mr. Sutherland is terrific, especially in his second appearance as he starts to unravel in the courtroom. Jake Lacy is Lieutenant Maryk who stands accused of the mutiny during a mission in a raging storm. Jason Clarke is Lieutenant Greenwald, Maryk's defense attorney, Monica Raymond plays the lead prosecutor, and in his final role, Lance Reddick plays a commanding presence as Captain Blakely, the head judge.
While Mr. Sutherland makes the most of his two scenes, Jason Clarke steals the film defending Lt. Maryk. Set completely in the courtroom, this is a potboiler of a story with a surprising and powerful ending. The film is available on Showtime.
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