Major Payne (1995)

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Hawk-like Marine Corps officer Benson Payne (Damon Wayans) attempts to whip into shape the usual assortment of misfit JROTC kids in this minor remake of The Private War of Major Benson. Of course, both the major and his pint-sized recruits have something to teach one another. Payne teaches them the value of self-discipline and instills self-confidence in them, and the recruits teach him to stop and smell the roses (not to mention the fact that kids sometimes need coddling rather than screaming). And, of course, there is the annual JROTC statewide competition, which the kids are obligated to win before the movie can end. While there are some funny moments (the major's exhibition in full-dress whites at a school dance, for example), the script seems too color-by-numbers to be interesting to anyone other than undiscriminating younger viewers. ~ Jeremy Beday, All Movie Guide

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

98 mins

Complete Cast:

Director(s):

Nick Castle, Jr.

Writer(s):

Damon Wayans, Dean Lorey, Gary Rosen

Producer(s):

Michael Rachmil, Damon Wayans, Harry Tatelman

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

PG13(Adult Humor, Suitable for Children)

Categories:

Comedy

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