Plot: What’s it about?
This movie is funny. I had never heard of this film until it was released on DVD. Damon Wayans plays special forces marine, Major Payne. He is the military’s one man army. He is given his walking papers when peace breaks out and there is no one left for him to kill. After he struggles with civilian life, the Marines find a job for him, Commander of the Madison Academy Junior ROTC.
This is when the laughs begin. He must turn a joke of a ROTC program into a respectable one. Payne uses everything the military taught him to whip up this bunch of reject kids. The kids will try everything to get rid of him. In the end, they find out they are better off working together. The kids also show Payne a side he never seen, love and compassion.
Damon Wayans is fantastic as Major Payne. He makes the movie even more funnier by the way he portrays a Marine Major. In the beginning of the movie, he spoofs a scene from Apocalypse Now thats just funny as hell. Karyn Parsons(known for her role as Hillary on the Fresh Prince of Bel Air) plays the school’s social worker that helps Payne relate to the kids. It’s a good movie and I recommend it.
Video: How does it look?
The DVD is clear and looks good. The Widescreen is shown in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio not in the 2.35:1 theatrical ratio (which I prefer) but for a movie like this it doesn’t affect it.
Audio: How does it sound?
The Dolby Digital 5.1 sound track is terrific. I thought for a movie like this it wouldn’t matter but there are a couple of scenes where it’s really noticeable. The disc also has two difrent language tracks, spanish and french.
Supplements: What are the extras?
The extra aren’t that special. It has the standard trailer and the casts’ bios. The only real bonus material is a section called Production Notes. It’s just a couple of paragraphs on how they came about making the film.
