His casting was seen as an "eccentric decision" given his comedic background, but many felt his "natural demeanor" worked well for a young soldier losing faith.
Frequent strong profanity and use of religious terms in a way some viewers found offensive. Behind Enemy Lines (2001) Behind Enemy Lines(2001)
While loosely based on the real-life experiences of pilot Scott O'Grady , the film is widely considered unrealistic. Roger Ebert famously likened it to a "Roadrunner and Coyote" cartoon, noting the hero's "reckless" luck against "incompetent" villains. Community Experiences His casting was seen as an "eccentric decision"