James Garner's at war -- and driving a Sherman Tank

Starring: James Garner, Shirley Jones, C. Thomas Howell, Mark Herrier, Sandy Ward, Jenilee Harrison, James Cromwell, Dorian Harewood

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ - good

"We're not runnin' from the law. We're runnin' to the law." – Zack

Why watch this? Sometimes it's just a lot of fun to see what I guy can do with a Sherman tank.

Plot Summary: Sgt. Major Zack Carey, a decorated soldier, arrives at a new Army base with his family and his prized, restored Sherman tank. After Zack intervenes to protect a local woman from a corrupt deputy, he incurs the wrath of Sheriff Cyrus Buelton, who retaliates by framing Zack's son on trumped-up drug charges. With all other options exhausted, Zack uses his vintage tank to rescue his son.

Dad's Preview: You know, it's never a good idea to mess with a guy who owns a Sherman tank. This is pretty standard good guy vs. bullying lawmen business, but it's fun to watch all the same. James Garner is superb throughout as a man who won't be bullied. I have to admit I love seeing a tank roll over the tops of cars, and blow an 8-foot hole in the side of a jail. Lock and Load!

Lorimar Productions; Universal Pictures