Solemplex
To me, this movie is perfection.
Glucedee
It's hard to see any effort in the film. There's no comedy to speak of, no real drama and, worst of all.
Doomtomylo
a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.
BelSports
This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.
bpatrick-8
Although I've never been to a military academy I am aware that plebes (first-year students) are not allowed to fraternize with upperclassmen (or women), although I've heard stories of plebes who were "recognized" during plebe year and were allowed to fraternize with those specific individuals. Therefore, the Franco-Brewster relationship is wrong, at least until he gets to his second year. Franco's character also seems to have way too much time on his hands (isn't he supposed to be in his room for study period and after lights out?). And as several people have pointed out, Tyrese Gibson's character was a Marine, not a "soldier." I bet a lot of ex-Marines found that to be a hoot.Now for my question: Huard (Franco) and Loo. Loo got one midshipman kicked out on an honor violation, he moves out of the room and encourages Twins to do the same because Huard "is just going to bring you down," in his preliminary fight with Huard he tells him that "payback is a b****" and taunts him throughout the match. Then he ends up, along with Ali (Brewster), coaching him for Brigades! And where did she learn to box? She doesn't even seem to be the type who would get dirt on herself!A few words from the writers might have been in order.
wes-connors
In the boxing ring, men flock to see hunky James Franco (as Jake S. Huard) strut his six-pack abs. He also works as a ship-welder for his father, but Mr. Franco would rather join the Navel Academy at "Annapolis". Franco gets his wish when Donnie Wahlberg (as Lieutenant Burton), a self-described "36-year-old out-of-shape lieutenant," who can be caught ogling Franco in the opening fight, pulls some strings to get Franco signed up. Franco, who "came straight here from high school," meets Tyrese Gibson (as Commander Cole) in the ring, makes goo-goo eyes at pretty superior officer Jordana Brewster (as Ali), and trains to be a better boxer.Other than seeing handsome Franco's bugling muscles, you may not think Justin Lin's "Annapolis" is worth watching. The story is ordinary to a fault, and clichéd beyond hope. But, it's not too poorly produced. And, you can see how supporting and featured players can make something out of an assignment - going to the head of the class is Vicellous Shannon (as Marcus "Twins" Nance), who does an exemplary job with his character. Sporting more fat than muscle, Mr. Shannon milks every drop out of his script, without overdoing it, and takes the title "Best Supporting Actor" in a film that will wasn't ever going to win any awards.**** Annapolis (1/27/06) Justin Lin ~ James Franco, Tyrese Gibson, Vicellous Shannon, Jordana Brewster
Anish George
This movie is really nice and entertaining. I wouldn't say it a real classic or something. But it is still worth your time.The trailers and promotions gave a completely wrong message to audience with a ship exploding etc. These promotions brought a very different kind of audience into the hall. That should be the reason for this low rating for this movie.Seeing the trailer I also thought it is a very action oriented navy movie. So I stayed away from this movie for some time. But when I got a chance to see this later, I was really surprised. It is not an action movie at all. But it has some real content in it. I would call it a very good entertainer supported by very good acting.Don't miss it.....
ballboy01200
I saw this movie when I had just got out of boot camp (2 years ago) thinking it was going to be a good movie, boy was I wrong, the movie does not portray us Sailors properly. There is no fraternization in the Navy, but it is here?!?!?! WTF!?!?! If this how the current Hollywood thinks the movie is, go back and watch Men of Honor, thats how the "REAL NAVY" is, and always will be! So whomever thought this movie was good, take advice from a sailor, and that is... "If you wish to see the REAL US NAVY, then go to your local recruiting office, and tell them SIGN ME UP!" I was embarrassed to even pay for this movie, let alone see the blasted thing, this movie in the end said, "Come join the navy and you can screw around with whomever you want." The only things real about the Navy in this movie, was the Review Board towards the end of the movie, evil RDCs (Recruit Division Commanders), PLEB Year suck, and the Sports thing at the end, other than that, is was the make believe Navy from Hollywood.
