No One Is Above The Law.

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Harvey Keitel, Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Peter Berg, Janeane Garofalo, Robert Patrick, Michael Rapaport

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★★☆ - near perfect

"Being right is not a bullet-proof vest, Freddy." - Figgs

Why watch this? This is Stallone's best performance since the original Rocky.

Plot Summary: The story centers around Freddy Heflin, the sheriff of Garrison, New Jersey, a seemingly peaceful town primarily inhabited by New York City police officers. As Freddy investigates a suspicious incident involving these officers, he uncovers a widespread conspiracy of corruption among his esteemed residents. This forces Freddy to confront a dangerous dilemma, choosing between his loyalty to the officers he admired and his oath to uphold the law.

Dad's Preview: Once the Rocky and Rambo films had run their course, Stallone settled into a series of predictable action films, where he'd always swoop in, flex his biceps and save the day. This gritty police drama, however, stands above those. It is complex and painful, full of lies and betrayals. Stallone's performance shines, especially when he's sharing the screen with actors like Robert DeNiro, Harvey Keitel and Ray Liotta. You'll root for Stallone's brow-beaten local policeman, as he takes on his department's corruption.

Woods Entertainment; Miramax Films