The movie tells a powerful story of a rebellious inmate in an Army stockade who discovers the value of friendship in the face of a dangerous enemy. Bean joins forces with his fellow inmates and rises up against the bigoted prison warden, MSgt. Otis McKinney.
Father and Son give the performances of their careers
New York Times
May 20, 2003
There is no indication that Mr. Sheen ever yelled "Cut!" when he had a chance to send one of his actors over the top.
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
January 01, 2000
Cadence is a more modest film that never seems to reach very high, settling for superficial characterizations and an overly familiar series of circumstances.
A fine look at the racial differences of the armed forces of that era.
Apollo Guide
February 13, 2001
Laurence Fishburne is a capable performer, but he's not asked to do much here. On the other hand, Charlie Sheen is unconvincing as his character experiences crises and moral dilemmas galore.
Washington Post
January 01, 2000
A sluggish comedy of race relations from the sappy Sheens, it's instant fodder for In Living Color's satirical Wayans.
