Clare-5

This movie focuses on the pride of men. A prison of soldiers, stripped of their rank and honor, find pride again in the leadership of one man, General Irwin, played with conviction by Robert Redford. Together, they band together to take control of The Castle. I loved how Irwin was reluctant at first to lead the men. He wanted nothing more tan to serve his time and go home, but while you can take rank and title away, you can never take away the heart of a solier.

James Gandolfini played Winters, the man in charge of the prison, who, while not corrupt, does not run the prison with the best judgement. At his side is Captian Peretz, portrayed by film newcomer, Steve Burton. Together, they try to stop Irwin from leading a prisoner uprising.

While Redford and Gandolfini were excellent in their roles, Steve Burton stole the show, in my opinion. When Gandolfini's Winters succumbed to his own inadequacies, Peretz remained in control. The guards followed his command when their leader surrendered his flag.

I, for one, could not keep my eyes off of Captian Peretz. For a relatively small role, Steve Burton sure made the most of it. There were not many lines, beyond, yes sir and no sir, but he could convey volumes with just a squint of his beautiful blue eyes or a simple gesture.

I am guessing that this will not be the last we see of Steve Burton. That man had full-fledged movie star written all over him.

This is a bittersweet romance. Sara knows she is dying, but instead of giving up, she wants to have as many experiences she can. She wants to be loved for her vivacity and livliness. She does not want to be remembered as the hollow, week skeleton of someone who was once full of life. She doesn't want to be anyone's sad story.

When she falls in love with Nelson, she is forced to choose between the world she has built for herself and the one she has always feared. She chooses to do what is best for her. She lives life on her own terms. She refuses to let her impending death rule whatever life she has left.

As much as you want her to let Nelson take care of her, you know that she can't let him. Sara has to let Nelson go in order to focus on life. Once he found out she was dying, he was too protective of her, always worrying about what might happen instead of just loving her and enjoying the present.

I'm so glad I'm not the only one who loves and misses this show. I don't understand why they canceled it. Bruce Greenwood was perfectly cast as Thomas Veil. I wish they would have at least done a series finale and let you know what the truth was behind the conspiracy.