Serving in Silence: The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story (1995) Reviews

I thought the movie was done very well. I believe it is wrong to base a person's ability to serve in the military on what happens in your home. Your abilities should be based on your actions and the achievements you have accomplished on the job, not on who you love. I was very happy to see Margarethe was able to finish her career and retire as she deserved.
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I don't think the movie misses the point. The point was she didn't lie, even by omission. When she truly realized how she felt she told the truth. I am drawn to women because of how they feel and think things through, aren't just hot-headed but I am not a lesbian. When I want to make love to someone it is with a man and I feel totally connected to be with him in the biblical sense. Did having intimate relationships with a female dull her senses, her abilities to think and act appropriately in fulfilling her duties? NO - they didn't and that was THE point. Discrimination - no matter in what capacity is wrong - each and every person needs to be evaluated on their worth, skills and not what goes on behind closed doors.
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Outstanding performances by all, and Glenn Close was convincing in her performance of Margarethe Cammermeyer. She stood for the one thing that money can not buy and that most people are blind to--her integrity. She found out the truth of who she was and stood in her truth, no matter what the cost. The Army's stand on homosexuality is so outdated. Too bad they lose hundreds of excellent soldiers, just because they happen to love someone who is "different" from who The Army thinks we should love. Fantastic movie, I will rent and watch it again!
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This is by far one of Glenn Close's best performances. I like how it shows the family unit in a positive role. It's historical, sad, yet triumphant. If you're the least bit interested in it - you'll like it!
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This is about a woman who has courage and sticks to her feelings. She she shows us that just because you are a lesbian doesn't mean you can't do your job or serve your country. This is one of our favorites and a classic for ALL to see. The movie is done very tastfully and with the class that only Glen Close could play. We actually own this movie and we highly recommend to everyone whether you are gay/lesbian or straight.
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Col. Margarethe Cammermeyer may have served in the army for over twenty years, but she did so under the cloak of a lie, fully aware of the military policy against active homosexuals. She lied by omission. This movie claims that she fights for her right to serve. She has no right to serve. To serve is a privilege, not a right, and she forfeited that privilege. This is no different than if you get a job based on false information provided on a resume, or omitting a felony conviction. The fact that she served with distinction is utterly irrelevant, her commission was granted under false pretense, and when the Army was made aware of her deception, they took appropriate action. This movie skews the perspective in order to portray her as a victim and to further the gay agenda. Everyone wants to see this as a complicated issue. It's not.
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