becca52_19 Although this movie isn't well known - I happened on it by accident one day.I must say that I was very pleased with the whole thing. The character Bruce plays is one for my generation. We lost a lot of fine young men and women in the Viet Nam War and Bruce as Emmett was so real.It's a different kind of movie for Willis but it shows his true talent and emotional commitment to this character that I found solid. This movie is a have-to if you enjoy Bruce Willis. Anyone can do a loud, shoot them up movie but it takes real talent to bring to life a sensitive and emotional person to life. The raw, bleeding memories that he shows is so real you'd think Bruce really saw action IN COUNTRY.See this movie!!!!

johnng45 I like this movie very much. It's a real good movie ! Every part of the film is so real.The war seems nobody wants to remember.The movie's of a family face to cure the wounds of Vietnam. It catches the thrill of war and the disillusionment of soldiers. It'd be a good present for the Vietnam soldiers !The movie cures some retired American soldiers and their family. We have Bruce Willis , Emily Lloyd & Joan Allen on the movie, and this is another good Bruce Willis movie I ever seen before. He acts successfully to be a reclusive vet! If you don't claim for traditional Hollywood movies, this movie would suit u to watch. God bless the American soldiers !

pipin-1 After "Platoon" (1986) won best picture at the Oscars, the late eighties saw a fare few Hollywood stars jumping to roles in Vietnam dramas. In this film we see Bruce Willis playing a moody Vietnam veteran with one hell of a moustache. It is his first real stab at a serious role, and he pulls it off quite well. Emily Lloyd plays the inquisitive niece who is interested in the war, mainly due to her Father's death whilst in service.The film meanders along the path of a man coming to terms with his experiences in Vietnam, but due to the poor script, doesn't really stand out as anything special when put alongside other films of a similar subject. That said, there is a heart-wrenching scene that highlights Willis's acting ability as the character pours out his troubled thoughts.Overall, "In Country" is only really worth your time if you are either a fan of the Vietnam genre, or want to see Willis as an emotional wreck.

jrappold While many of the comments here have voiced distaste for Emily Lloyd's performance, I've found it , along with the Grandmother, to be very true to Appalachia...I taught many, many students who talked like Sam, and had her personality traits.The people of Appalachia built this country by working the coal mines and steel mills, and in a very real sense never benefited in the wealth they helped create. In Country brings this out, by telling the story of of some of these people. During the Vietnam War, the press many times focused on either the heroic volunteer, or soldiers from our city ghettos, and left out the stories of the many men from rural areas who made sacrifices.After having the film on Laserdisc for some time now, I recently saw it priced on DVD for $6.00. It IS an underrated film, and I challenge anyone not to choke up in the final scenes at the Vietnam War Memorial,