The Lords of Discipline

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The Lords of Discipline, 2008-12-06
Interesting movie, my son goes to the Citadel, which this is based on. Some similarities, obviously glamorized for the movie.

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Great Movie, 2007-10-02
This movie was not exactly like the book, but gave a good representation of life in a military school and the struggle of good vs. evil( the system).

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Better than average and worth viewing, 2007-05-11
I guess you could say I was fortunate enough to see this movie before reading the book so I didn't have to make hard comparisons until later. Yes, the book is much more detailed and interesting at certain points but it would be impossible to adapt it all into the movie. Standing on its own, this film still delivers. br / br /Will McClean is in his senior year at the Carolina Military Institute in 1964 in the Deep South. For the first time in the institute's history, they're going to admit a black cadet and this at a time when racial issues are still readily evident. Will is directed by his chain of command to protect this individual and track his progress. What is not known right away is information about a secret society within the institute known as `The 10'. This group recruits the best cadets from within the ranks but prey on the weak and unfortunate who they decide are not worthy of remaining in the institute. And they use whatever methods they deem necessary to force out the undesirables. br / br /As the year progresses, disturbing events begin to happen and Will learns new information about `The 10' regarding just how powerful and influential they are. So much so that it may seriously jeopardize his relationship with his roommates and his career. Forced to question his beliefs in an honorable military system and compelled to make the right decisions no matter the cost, he risks everything in a dramatic and exciting showdown with `The 10'. This leads to a nice conclusion to the movie. br / br /If you have or haven't read the book that this movie is based on, it's really not that bad in and of itself. There are a few weak points now and again but the cast is good, the story holds together, and the acting is pretty solid. Just don't go into watching this while comparing everything to the book because that'll be a let down. I know because I watched it again after reading the book. With that in mind, I recommend this movie to everyone. br /

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A Matter of Reform, 2007-04-26
Well intended, broke a muscle while watching those scenes of torture. br /With nerve I stared it in the eye. I was hopeful. In the end I felt obligated to support a certain freedom. And I do.

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Lords of Discipline, 2007-01-12
The movie keeps one interested throughout. It is fast-paced and gets one to think about how we treat other human beings. The actors are believeable in their characters. I would highly recommend this movie.