This version is ridiculous.

First, preface my review with I served, and I've read the book and seen the play on stage and a couple of the other film versions.

1. They move this to current times. No way this happens in today's Navy. The Navy has been very careful to prevent this kind of paranoia from making ranks for decades and they weed out pretty quickly. Even if they were to make it to XO or CO, in this kind of case, Queeg would be quietly retired, full retirement pay, no notations in his record. As they say in the movie, he would be "beached ".

2. The comment and calling out of the author/officer wouldn't happen. In the military now, they're expected to recognize unlawful orders and a lot of what was done in the book and presented in the follow up play, would never be allowed in today's Navy. It's absurd to try to transfer the old standards how the Navy was in WWII to what it is now. JOs and enlisted would know some of the demands are illegal orders in today's military.

3. The story is completely fabricated. There was no mutiny on any US Naval vessel in WWII. There has never been one before or after. The weird part in this version is referencing another time. I'm guessing they thought that was a "wave" at the original book timing. But it deflates the whole point of the book which was whether or not a mutiny would ever be justified. A nod to a previous deflates the question you're supposed to ponder.

I gave it a 4. I like these kinds of movies, but I can't stand when they try to update an old dog to a new version with clearly no advice from anyone who would know the current circumstances and write it in the correct context.

A master filmmaker makes his last film a riveting watch filled with great performances. Lance Reddick does more with his eyes than most actors can with their whole body.

I hate the poster though. Keifer's earrings are too big.

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://fandomwire.com/the-caine-mutiny-court-martial-venice-film-festival-review-a-satisfying-farewell-to-william-friedkin/

"The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial might not be the greatest farewell for William Friedkin, but the one-location court session is one of the purest forms of cinema, boasting satisfying levels of tension as well as quick, intense dialogue elevated by exceptional performances from the entire cast, namely Kiefer Sutherland.

A viewing that flies by, despite the repetitive, predictably ambiguous structure that doesn't always fit into the study of the dichotomy between "good" and "evil". Still, it remains captivating from start to finish."

Rating: B-