Intense and provocative, Rules of Engagement is a captivating political thriller. Starring Tommy Lee Jones, Samuel L. Jackson, Guy Pearce, and Bruce Greenwood, the film features an all-star cast. When U.S. Army Col. Terry Childers is court-martialed and setup to take the fall for a protest rally that turned into a massacre at an American embassy he calls on an old friend to take his case and prove his innocence. Unfortunately the script is a little weak, particularly the trial scenes; as nothing especially dramatic happens to sway the case or create momentum. Additionally, the truth of the “massacre” is revealed fairly early on, undercutting the tension. Yet there’s still a good amount of suspense and intrigue to the investigation and the trial. Rules of Engagement has its flaws, but overall it’s an entertaining and compelling film.