A Few Good Men returns to Broadway in revival critics say misses the mark
Aaron Sorkin's courtroom drama about military lawyers and marines is revived on stage, but reviewers find the production unconvincing.
At a glance
- The revival opened at the Vivian Beaumont Theater in New York City
- The play follows a military lawyer defending two marines accused of following an illegal order
- Critics say the production suffers from unconvincing performances and staging issues
- The original 1992 film adaptation was a major commercial success
A Broadway revival of A Few Good Men, Aaron Sorkin's 1989 courtroom drama, has opened at the Vivian Beaumont Theater in New York City. The play centres on a military attorney defending two young marines who carried out an illegal order with fatal consequences, set against the backdrop of a US military base at Guantánamo Bay.
The production has drawn criticism from reviewers, who say unconvincing performances and the scale of the venue make it feel like a missed opportunity. The play was previously adapted into a 1992 film that became a commercial and critical success.
Why it matters
The revival reflects current interest in examining military institutions and leadership, drawing audiences to revisit Sorkin's examination of authority and accountability within the armed forces.
Original reporting
- The Guardian — CultureA Few Good Men review – Aaron Sorkin’s legal drama makes unwelcome return to stage
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