In the film, as well as in real life — the design, development and testing of the BFV cost The Pentagon over $14 billion (taxpayer) dollars … Add a Quote. Truth is stranger than fiction in this satiric comedy about an honest Air Force officer's attempt to expose a case of government spending gone mad. Girl Friday: Sergeant Fanning, Burton's assistant at his Pentagon office. J.D. I also enjoyed the performance of Viola Davis as the loyal sergeant, "SFC Fanning". The ending scenes are Bill Murray hokey, but the movie is surprisingly compelling. Is this really how our tax dollars are wasted? Colonel James Burton: Exactly! Colonel James Burton: I'll buy the army a new goddamn door.Col. no star! And the eventual outcome which should have all involved hang their heads in shame. FAQ The part of Burton's assistant seemed to me to be well played. This movie could have been good to watch on a big screen. There's only one problem. So glad I did. | Cary Elwes turns in a creditable performance as the reluctant colonel out to expose the truth. Illustrated. Quotes.net. And to think that this movie was so low profile when it was delivered, it makes me sad. 306 pp. having now been 3 years in, i can very much appreciate the humor of this fantastic satire. Pentagon outside Washington, DC ... ‘You’ve got a President who says global warming is a hoax, and across the Potomac river you’ve got a Pentagon preparing for climate wars. However, Congress puts Lt. Col. James Burton (Cary Elwes) in charge of making the vehicle safe. Since this is somewhat of a satire, I expect a lot of hyperbole put into this movie. This movie shows the taxpayers ways their money was wasted on defense messes as this shows the viewer. !This movie should be listed as a drama/comedy but's not a action movie! Col. J.D. At any rate, this film is so funny because this scenario is so close to the truth when it comes to the military industrial complex. But I still find it incredulous that the US military brass can be so short-sighted and inept. it doesn't work. I have two places I can begin: My assessment of the accuracy of this movie, and my true opinion of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle. Richard Benjamin Directed an Entertaining FILM! Metacritic Reviews. Lt. 2:47 - 2:50 What else do you need an army for? However, General Partridge played beautifully by Kelsey Grammar has other plans, to send Burton packing. The Pentagon Wars is surprisingly well-written for a first effort by a man used to drafting memos in military-speak: easy to follow, full of bright metaphors and lively insider anecdotes. [Burton just destroryed a door in a test]. It is manufactured by BAE Systems Land & Armaments, which was formerly United Defense.. Sworn to Secrecy: Secrets of War (TV Series 1998– ) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Very well written, acted, and direct. No one wants to be that person to throw a monkey wrench into the process and all too often, we see our leaders putting their own interest ahead of those whose lives depend on their equipment. "The Pentagon Wars" is a made-for-HBO movie, that was originally broadcast in 1998. Kelsey Grammar plays Maj. Gen. Partridge a man who couldn't care less what a vehicle costs, so long as it promotes jobs and his career. The Bradley Fighting Vehicle (BFV) is a tracked fighting vehicle platform of the United States manufactured by BAE Systems Land & Armaments, formerly United Defense.It was named after U.S. General Omar Bradley.. Meanwhile, withdrawing troops from Afghanistan and other war fronts should result in significant Pentagon budget reductions, as has happened historically after wars — but don’t count on it. It's a must see, if not for the funny parts(not everyone has a sense of humor), at least for the message: watch your government very, very close, they usually screw up. Colonel James Burton (Cary Elwes) knows this and he delivers a speech to the test-company that must make a demonstration of the Bradley troop transporter. Cary Elwes, Kelsey Grammar, John McGinley, Richard Benjamin all seemed to have played off one another and it worked well. The Pentagon Wars exposes an incredible military event. John C. McGinley and Tom Wright are there to insure that they fail. It is the ultimate cautionary tale about a bureaucracy gone out of control. It was the biggest East-West swap since the Cold War: four CIA and MI6 agents traded for ten deep cover Russian agents caught posing as Americans across the country. THE PENTAGON WARS Reformers Challenge the Old Guard. !Other than that it 's fun and it about 1 and 45 minutes!!! no cushy job with a contract when you retire!" It is pretty amazing. Billions of dollars (with a "b") are spent on weapons contracts while soldiers are constantly short-changed on a litany of issues important to them. The story in the movie about the M-16 rifle was a perfect example. This movie gives the long history how a military troop carrier - the Brady - is turned into a monstrosity. The Pentagon has negatively impacted the policing of America through its 1033 program, which in recent years has transferred staggering amounts of excess military equipment, sometimes directly off the battlefields of this country's "forever wars," to police departments across the country. The film made fun of all the "Red Tape" that is involved in the Military and how some high ranking officers got carried away with their TOP SECRET PROJECTS. also disturbing is the fact that every officer involved in the development of the bradley was promoted and went on to lucrative defense contracting positions while Col. Burton was forced to leave the Air Force. They call it the Bradley Fighting unit. A great memorable quote from the The Pentagon Wars movie on Quotes.net - [Burton just destroryed a door in a test]Lt. The movie is a running commentary about how things really go on behind doors. We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly. we are in the business of winning wars. The Film of the Book: Of The Pentagon Wars by USAF Colonel James G. Burton. ... “The revolving door is a story of money, information, influence and access—access that ensures that phone calls get through to policymakers and meetings get scheduled.
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