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Summary: He did It Again....can anyone stop Mel.....not likely!!!
Review: You will not meet a bigger braveheart fan than me. The chances are REALLY slim. With that said, let's talk about Mel Gibson's stunnig performance in 'We Were Soldiers'. I had the opportunity to read the book before watching the movie, and let me tell you that if you see this movie, reading the book is going to make you like it a whole bunch more. After the release of Braveheart, and then The Patriot, I was a bit reluctant. The first thing I was imagining was Mel running down the side of a hill and screaming FREEDOM! Either for America of for Scotland. LOL We really don't need another braveheart. But, Still with that said I went to watch it out of respect to my favorite actor. And, I was shocked. The movie was wonderful. It wasn't some Hollywood remix of the book version. Instead, it is a wonderful depiction and visual masterpeice of the first battle in Vietnam. Watch This Movie. If you don't you don't have any idea what your missing. :)
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Summary: Blue Paint, Red Sky
Review: Throw a rock and you can hit a war flick these days. Hollywood sure can smell a profit. We Were Soldier's is the latest entry into the glorification of American militarism. It is a film that order's you to cry. It is also a film that has been poltically corrected to the bone: we are hit over the head with Southern racism (including one embarrassing scene in which the officers' wives discuss segregation.) We also get a PC speech (on the verge of deployment) about the greatness of diversity. However, the idea that the American military is some sort of "haven of brotherhood and equality" is a patent falsehood. The film is also submerged in Hollywood heroics: One soldier actually says, on the verge of death, "I feel privliged to die for my country." In reality, the reaction would have been rage and terror. Something Black Hawk Down got right. Surprisingly, We Were Soldiers is a film short on politics. Indeed, any film that depicts the war in Vietnam must ask the simple question: Why were American troops in Vietnam? The answer here is shallow. It is said that the film is a "tribute to the nobility and uncommon valor of those men under fire" but this is just an attempt to avoid an explanation. The film evades the fact that the Vietnam War was a morally bankrupt and near criminal operation in which thousands of US soldiers (my father included) died for an ignobale cause.
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Summary: Well worth it!
Review: I'm not big on war flicks, but I thought this one was done right, very much in the model of Glory. I was a bit wary on going to see a Gibson war flick after The Patriot turned me off a bit, as I thought it was too long and drawn out. We Were Soldiers, however, had only one or two dragging scenes all movie long. Chris Klein from American Pie wasn't cut for this sort of role, but Roger Maris himself, Barry Pepper, was perfect as Joe Galloway, the reporter. Personally, I think Pepper might have locked up the Best Supporting Actor Oscar already...
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Summary: We were soldiers
Review: This was the best movie about the Viet Nam experience that I've ever seen. You should read the book and get more detail of how truly horrible this 3 days of battle truly was. As a VN vet an artilleryman of the "FIRST CAV", I am truly proud of these men who fought and of those who lost their lives. It helps me to understand what it was like in the field while I had the relative security of a fire base or LZ. 1st Cav for ever.
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Summary: The Greatest War movie of all time!!
Review: I love this movie... From begining to end it hold your attention. I have watched it twice and the acting is great, The action is great a movie worthy of awards. If you want a true story that will pull at your heartstrings this is it. Go and see this movie you will not be dissappointed!!!!!!!!!
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Summary: I WEPT
Review: In 1965 President Johnson decided to pour men into Viet Nam. This is the TRUE story of the new tactics of "The Helicopter Soldiers." This is a powerful movie, you will NOT leave with dry eyes, for this movie shows in detail what a god awful waste
Viet Nam truly was. It also shows how brave men rally when called upon by their country. The men depicted here were and ARE TRUE AMERICAN HEROES! While you watch this film please remember, this is true and also remember that the powers that be sent these men into harms way on purpose, as a test!
You WILL be glad you saw it. This movie shows the true brutality of war. Gone are the days of the old war movie where a shot soldier clutches his chest and falls over nice and clean. If you are squeamish you may want to pass on this movie. War IS hell, and this movie pulls no punches, and tells it like it is.
It shows in detail what happens to the human body struck by napalm and riddled by machine gun fire.
I was supposed to write a review of "We were soldiers" the night I saw it, I could not. I had to wait till the next day and still I wept at my key board. What "Saving Pvt. Ryan" did for our Fathers, "We Were Soldiers" does for us, the generation who fought and died in Viet Nam.
"All gave some, Some gave all"
Hug a Vet!
GO AIRBORNE!
101st Airborne
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Summary: THE movie
Review: For me it was THE movie ever. I am a soldier's wife and I am a movie collector.
This movie shows not just the the soldier (inclusive VC) but it also shows the side of the family. I could feel my heart breaking as the wifes went to eachothers house to deliver the "bad news". This is something every soldier's wife is fearing when her husband is gone, that she is the one where the car stops and she is the one who will get a letter today. You don't want anything to happend to any person, but specially not to the person you love and care for.
My strong and secure husband was sitting beside me not knowing what to say except that this is the first time he ever saw me cry like this in a movie..."I guess it is a hard job to be an Military wife" and YES it is a hard job, but I am proud of my husband and all the men which serve for this country. This movie shows the reality - there was no glamour to this war and it was time that this movie was made to honor everybody who was fighting in this war and any other war. I think everybody should see the movie to understand what people sacrafice on the line of duty. It is sad to see that a lot of people react like the woman with her children on the end where it seems like to be a soldier is like a disease, but THEY (the soldier's) are actually the reason that they can walk peacefully down the airport. It seems that people forget easy, what they should not do - specially not in times like these.
I am proud of our soldier's and their family and I am proud of my husband's service to the country and I am sure proud to be a soldier's wife.
Mel Gibson is the perfect actor for this role and seeing the reportage on him and the original Col. - it was very emotional, interesting and I learned a lot about relationships and Duty Honor, Country.
For me it was THE movie.
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Summary: Heavy handed Patriotism
Review: There's no doubt that this is a powerful film, but there are some noticeable flaws. First off, the beginning scenes don't mesh together well. They seem contrived, not natural. However,the film flows more nicely once the guys get to Nam. Another problem with the film is that Wallace decides to portray the side of the enemy. This worked fairly well in Pearl Harbor, cause it led to the suspense of the coming attack. But here it seems as if Wallace is haphazardly trying to cause sympathy for the enemy. We know when the enemy will attack, so we are prepared when it comes. Wallace should've left the part concerning the enemy out all together, except for a touching scene at the end. Lastly, although I admire Mel Gibson as an actor he seems out of his element here. It is mostly because of dialogue, his one-liners make him seem more like a politician than a military man. Those circumstances aside, this is an enjoyable movie. There are some heartbreaking scenes (I give the film credit for addressing the "war at home" front.) And I must say it's refreshing to see a Vietnam film that doesn't portay the solidiers as either brutal mercenaries or strung out dope addicts. Futhermore, Barry Pepper gives the most outstanding acting in the film. This film won't win any awards, but it is well worth your time.
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Summary: awe-struck
Review: A must see. This movie left me in awe. It truly shows the brutality of war and the courage and heroism of the American soldier. Mel Gibson was outstanding in his role as Lt. Colonel Hal Moore and portrayed the essense of this man. Sam Elliot was also outstanding in his performance as Sgt. Major Basil Plumley. I highly recommend this movie, especially for those who want to see and understand what the American Soldier faced in Viet Nam.
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Summary: Best Movie About Vietnam
Review: When I first saw the trailer for this movie, I thought to myself "Oh, no, not another Platoon". But when I saw that Mel Gibson had a lead role in it, I changed my thought to, "Well it might be alright." About 2 weeks after it was released, my father, a Vietnam veteran, and I went to see the movie. The story, which was based on a true story, was excellent and the actors played their roles exceptionaly well. Mel Gibson portrayed the Lt. Col. so well, that I almost saluted him, everytime the character came on screen. The actresses who played the wives of the officers were excellent. The way they expressed the emotions really got to my heart. The movie is very violent, but war is violent. The special effects were especially great. One part in the movie goes as follow:
It was at night and the sky was pitch black. The US and NVA had a brief cease fire. One Army Sgt. told his officer that he could smell them creeping up on the US soldiers. The officer requested illumination at their location. A few seconds later, lights came decending and the viewer could see the NVA sneaking up on the US soldiers. Whe the cavalry unit saw the NVA, they opened fire, and a brief fire fight ensued. The movie is full of action and emotion. Near the end of the movie, one part of the movie really got to me. In an airport, one soldier was wheeling another soldier on a wheelchair through the hallway. A mother with her children saw the two men and she pulled her children away. After this movie, I've placed it in my mind to say thankyou to all the Veterans, especially those who fought in Vietnam. Thankyou!!!
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