Your ONE favorite war movie.
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orangeninja
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Ummm........Saving Private Ryan.
JMag
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That's tough as I like many of them. I'll do something a bit different and go for The Big Red One as it always entertains.
Griff: I can't murder anybody.
The Sergeant: We don't murder; we kill.
Griff: It's the same thing.
The Sergeant: The hell it is, Griff. You don't murder animals; you kill 'em.
Griff: I can't murder anybody.
The Sergeant: We don't murder; we kill.
Griff: It's the same thing.
The Sergeant: The hell it is, Griff. You don't murder animals; you kill 'em.
Stauble
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its a tie
The Patriot and Braveheart
The Patriot and Braveheart
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Boss Spearman
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The Longest Day
Although I agree that Band of Brothers is, IMO, the best for WWII, it is technically a miniseries. (I do have the DVD set after seeing the days long airing of the series one afte another on A&E, IIRC.)
For movies, for me it is still Kelly's Heroes.
For movies, for me it is still Kelly's Heroes.
rbernie
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We Were Soldiers
cz75bdneos22
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saving private ryan
MrTuffPaws
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alduro said:
Any war movie that gave me nightmares has to get my vote.
Preacherman
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I'd have to vote for Gettysburg. Absolutely superb re-enactment, and as true to the facts of history as I've ever seen in a movie.
mustanger98
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My favorite of all time? Sergeant York.
It wasn't totally accurate according to Alvin York's own diary, but Mr. York is definately a hero. And he served as a technical advisor on this film. In my opinion, it's too bad they didn't tell his story on a ways after he got home, about how he wouldn't take money for endorsments, but did go on the lecture circuit and gave the money to charity and funded an agricultural school in Jamestown TN. But then, to me Alvin York doesn't sound like the type guy who would go around blowing his own horn about how great he was. Besides that, he was one of several who inspired me to try to shoot straighter.
It wasn't totally accurate according to Alvin York's own diary, but Mr. York is definately a hero. And he served as a technical advisor on this film. In my opinion, it's too bad they didn't tell his story on a ways after he got home, about how he wouldn't take money for endorsments, but did go on the lecture circuit and gave the money to charity and funded an agricultural school in Jamestown TN. But then, to me Alvin York doesn't sound like the type guy who would go around blowing his own horn about how great he was. Besides that, he was one of several who inspired me to try to shoot straighter.
MNgoldenbear
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"Go For Broke"
As with the film just cited on Sergeant York, it's not completely accurate (relatively few films are, even documentaries!) but does use a compelling figure (group, actually) from American history. It tells a bit of the story of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. The 442nd Infantry/100th Battalion was a group composed of nearly all Japanese-American volunteer soldiers. They served with distinction in Europe, suffered a casualty rate of 314% (i.e. wounded/killed soldiers needed to be replaced more than three times over), and earned 18,000 individual decorations, including 21 Medals of Honor. They are recognized as the most highly decorated American military unit of their size. This was accomplished while many of their families were locked up in American prison camps, allegedly "for their own good".
It's kind of a corny old movie, but I'm glad the unit was given some recognition in the popular media.
By the way, I don't think this shows Asians are "better" or that the US is terrible. I think it points out how great America can be when it's citizens work their hardest to make their country a good, safe, free place to live. As always, thank you to all veterans! You've preserved freedom for over 200 years, and we can never thank you enough for your sacrifices.
As with the film just cited on Sergeant York, it's not completely accurate (relatively few films are, even documentaries!) but does use a compelling figure (group, actually) from American history. It tells a bit of the story of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. The 442nd Infantry/100th Battalion was a group composed of nearly all Japanese-American volunteer soldiers. They served with distinction in Europe, suffered a casualty rate of 314% (i.e. wounded/killed soldiers needed to be replaced more than three times over), and earned 18,000 individual decorations, including 21 Medals of Honor. They are recognized as the most highly decorated American military unit of their size. This was accomplished while many of their families were locked up in American prison camps, allegedly "for their own good".
It's kind of a corny old movie, but I'm glad the unit was given some recognition in the popular media.
By the way, I don't think this shows Asians are "better" or that the US is terrible. I think it points out how great America can be when it's citizens work their hardest to make their country a good, safe, free place to live. As always, thank you to all veterans! You've preserved freedom for over 200 years, and we can never thank you enough for your sacrifices.
M-Rex
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Kelly's Heroes
cslinger
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BoB,
Kelly's Heroes
Where Eagles Dare.
In That order.
Kelly's Heroes
Where Eagles Dare.
In That order.
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Black Hawk Down
The incident took place when I was in the 4th grade, but from my time in service I find something more familiar-feeling in this movie than I do in any older ones. Doesn't make Private Ryan, et al. any less good, just means there's something I relate to easier with BHD.
Black Hawk Down
The incident took place when I was in the 4th grade, but from my time in service I find something more familiar-feeling in this movie than I do in any older ones. Doesn't make Private Ryan, et al. any less good, just means there's something I relate to easier with BHD.
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Favorite War Movie Of All Time?
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KriegHund
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I must agree with Blackhawk Down.
Not for the same reasons, though. Its just that no other war movie ive ever seen seems so real, and not as if it were a movie with actors playing parts.
Not for the same reasons, though. Its just that no other war movie ive ever seen seems so real, and not as if it were a movie with actors playing parts.
What do you look for in your favorite war movie? I am of the opinion that the best war movies are the ones that are far separated from the hype machine...the ones that don't preach about the nobility of war all wrapped in a flag. So, that means I can toss out The Longest Day, Saving Private Ryan, The Green Berets, Blackhawk Down, We Were Soldiers, The Patriot, etc. These are all good films and I own several of them....but I prefer my war movies to be more "anti-war".
So the short list includes:
The Thin Red Line
Stalingrad
FMJ
Platoon
When Trumpets Fade
Gallipoli
A Midnight Clear
With the winner being the first on the list.
So the short list includes:
The Thin Red Line
Stalingrad
FMJ
Platoon
When Trumpets Fade
Gallipoli
A Midnight Clear
With the winner being the first on the list.
KriegHund
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*Edit* I have to admit that "Enemy at the gates" is up there too.
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Since my true favorite Cross of Iron was already listed I'll have to go with Go Tell the Spartans.
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