FeistyUpper If you don't like this, we can't be friends.

Pacionsbo Absolutely Fantastic

Allison Davies The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

Deanna There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.

Leftbanker This was bay far Conroy's best novel and also the best movie adaptation of his work. It's a tight little thriller with the enchanting backdrop of Charleston, South Carolina. I made a pilgrimage to most of the places in his books, places he describes with such passion and clarity in his novels. Of course, The Citadel wouldn't allow the movie to be made at the school so they filmed Lords at the Virginia Military Institute. I can only imagine that these are horrible places to go to school.The film is fast-paced and tells a compelling story of friendship, honor, and betrayal. The whole sadistic hazing bull is still a big part of military training but for what reason no one really seems to know. Treating people like animals and heaping abuse on people in training only serves to make petty and angry idiots, not leaders. I went to school when I was in the military with some West Points grads and they were the worst officers that I encountered in all of my service. I think the book and this film point this out.

lockwood-10 I will give this movie a grudging o.k. I feel the book was superior in all respects but hey, how can a movie live up to Pat Conroy's book. I was in the military for 8 years and a product of Conroy's 'damaged goods' sickness of the South. I had the privilige of attending that place but turned it down in favor of another school some 30 years ago. But please bear in mind that much has changed in the military and much of the brutality of the school has gone away with all the attention heaved upon it. I noticed that many of the readers comments indicate about the sadism but remember, Pat Conroy attended the Citadel in 1963 to 1967 when there were not the federal laws and scutiny that exists in 2006. I understand much of Conroy's distrust and bitterness about having attended then refused the commission for lack of a better word than conscience objector. I don't have a problem with that and can now relate having seen many of my fellow soldiers refuse to come back to service after the Gulf War started in 1990. Please read the book first and look deep into what Conroy is trying to impart to all of us. It is similar to 'Born on the 4th of July.' Don't look at today's Citadel with any type of similarity to what went on over 40 years ago. Like they say, it's gone with the wind...

AshCUtiger Being a major Pat Conroy fan, Lords of Discipline is my favorite book that he has written. The story is masterfully written and includes many different subplots that all connect together to form the main plot. The film was a great film that told the point of the story very well. However, when watching the film, I feel that many major parts of the book are left out. *BOOK SPOILERS* Annie-Kate, a major character in the book is left out. It brings even more blame to Tradd St. Croix because he got her pregnant then deserted her and left Will to take care of her. It adds much more to how the enormous amount of crap(for lack of better words) Will unknowingly took on in Tradd's place. Also, Pignetti's death is a very vital part in the book that should have been put in the movie because it ties so closely to "The Ten" and the roommates' relationship. Well thats enough of my complaining about what could have been done better in the film. For someone who has not read the book, it is a great film and displays a wonderful message that all people should hear. However, I suggest reading the book before seeing the film. It will explain a lot and show a lot of different sides of the character. Lords of Discipline, the film, gets an A+ in my book.

MetalHead13 It's hard to put into words how great this film is. I read the novel by Pat Conroy, and it became one of my all time favorites. Then, i rented the movie, somewhat afraid that it might not be as good.....or even good. But i was very wrong.....the movie was excellent....great chemistry of the actors, great direction, great screen writing. *Spoilers* Powerful seen when Pig is exiled from the Institute, they did a very good job with that.A few changes in the story line, but great still. The acting's great, I'm a fan of Rick Rossovich and David Keith. I give this movie a full 10 out of 10 stars.....watch this movie, and read the book.....