Casualties of War (1989)

IMDb plot summary: During the Vietnam War, a soldier finds himself the outsider of his own squad when they unnecessarily kidnap a female villager.

Directed by Brian De Palma. Starring Michael J. Fox, Sean Penn, Don Harvey, and John C. Reilly.

This is a heavy watch, and much less sensationalized than I would have expected from Brian De Palma. This is the first dramatic performance I think I've seen of Michael J. Fox's, and he does well, bringing a desperate earnestness to the role that really helps us sympathize with him and his sense of helplessness, like there's nothing he can do for this woman. John C. Reilly plays one of other soldiers in this small group, and it's fascinating to watch his character change from someone friendly and amiable into someone way too okay with committing atrocities. The film isn't perfect, but it's a solid effort that does something a little different from the rest of the genre.

How it entered my Flickchart:

Casualties of War < Frank

Casualties of War > Dark Passage

Casualties of War < Big Hero 6

Casualties of War > The Talented Mr. Ripley

Casualties of War < Safety Last!

Casualties of War < Eat Drink Man Woman

Casualties of War < Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang

Casualties of War < Ace in the Hole

Casualties of War > Nurse Betty

Casualties of War > Lolita (1962)

Casualties of War < Diabolique

Final spot: #626 out of 3392, or 82%.