Comedy,War,Drama
United States of America
The Pentagon Wars is a 1998 satirical comedy film directed by Richard Benjamin. The film is based on the 1993 book of the same name by James Burton about the development of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle.
The movie follows the story of Lieutenant Colonel James Burton (played by Kelsey Grammer) who is a military officer assigned to oversee the testing of the new Bradley Fighting Vehicle. The movie depicts Burton's efforts to uncover the flaws in the vehicle and his battles with superiors who want the Bradley approved at any cost.
As the testing continues, Burton discovers a litany of problems with the Bradley: it is prone to catch fire, its gun is not effective, its armor is inadequate, and it is too heavy to transport by air. However, despite Burton's warnings and evidence, the military commanders push forward with the project, ignoring the safety of their soldiers.
The Pentagon Wars is a satirical take on government bureaucracy. The film highlights the absurdities of working in a large organization, and how decisions are made at the highest levels without considering the implications down the line. The film also sheds light on the accountability and transparency issues within the military and defense industry. Overall, the movie is a humorous yet poignant look at the pitfalls of military procurement and government spending.
