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Post by cgvt on Jun 15, 2018 10:21:29 GMT -5
I hate war and violence, so no movies for me. I hate war and violence too. That's why I think the best war movies are those the show the futility and stupidity of war along with the humanity and the physical and ethical struggles as well as the bonds between men put in impossible situations. I think Eastwood did it so well in Flags of Our Fathers and Letters from Iwo Jima They should be watched as a double feature. Very poignant and moving
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Post by Dramatwist on Jun 15, 2018 12:58:38 GMT -5
I hate war and violence, so no movies for me. I do too, Marty, but I place a high value on the sacrifices made for the freedoms we enjoy. I appreciate the dramatic aspect of war movies, and it reminds me to honor those who paid the ultimate price.
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Post by Legend Lover on Jun 15, 2018 13:25:53 GMT -5
I hate war and violence, so no movies for me. I do too, Marty, but I place a high value on the sacrifices made for the freedoms we enjoy. I appreciate the dramatic aspect of war movies, and it reminds me to honor those who paid the ultimate price. amen. My thoughts exactly.
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Post by toshtego on Jun 15, 2018 16:19:10 GMT -5
I hate war and violence, so no movies for me. I do too, Marty, but I place a high value on the sacrifices made for the freedoms we enjoy. I appreciate the dramatic aspect of war movies, and it reminds me to honor those who paid the ultimate price. That is about how I feel. The stories of people under duress in extreme conditions are always interesting to me. The Survival genre is another favorite. I thought of adding "Seargent York" to the list as the story of Alvin York touches on the issues raised above.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Jun 15, 2018 16:49:09 GMT -5
Tosh Sg York is my go to when I want to see humble people caught in the Politicans Wringer, decent people thrown against terrible situations. It is an all time favorite of mine, thank you for reminding me.
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Post by gav on Jun 15, 2018 19:19:52 GMT -5
War is the most extreme situation known to man so it is fascinating to see how people react in that environment. The best war movies are ultimately about the high cost of war and not the glorification of it.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2018 19:20:36 GMT -5
Another really good film is We Were Soldiers.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2018 17:48:51 GMT -5
Mine would also have to be "PATTON"
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Post by swampgrizzly on Jun 17, 2018 18:06:23 GMT -5
American Sniper
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Post by Legend Lover on Jun 18, 2018 2:54:08 GMT -5
I forgot about that one. That was a great film.
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Post by AJ on Jul 15, 2018 21:34:54 GMT -5
The Devil’s Brigade In Harm’s Way Patton Sgt. York The Dirty Dozen Zulu Ike starring Tom Selleck Sands of Iwo Jima Fighting Leathernecks
These movies get watched several times during the year. My wife and I enjoy them immensely.
AJ
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Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Jul 15, 2018 21:59:07 GMT -5
I don't watch many, but of those I've seen- Obvious ones really... Full Metal Jacket Saving private Ryan Hacksaw ridge A÷÷÷÷
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2018 22:50:05 GMT -5
My favorite “ reality WWII short film “ would have to be: A movie released by The U.S. Marines during WWII that my Mom ( 2 years prior to my Mom & Dad’s marriage ) and entire family watched in a theater in Brooklyn NY in 1944. During war time many short clips and movies were shown in local theaters. In this particular short movie released in 1944 my Dad was in the 22nd Marine Regiment /6th division, rifleman/sniper. My Dad was in this short film my Mom told us about later in our lives, I was a young teen. Both of my Dad’s parents were also at the theater and had no idea they would see their son in live action. Many years later my Dad was able to get the footage and we all surrounded the very popular at the time 8mm projector with the old model white screen that pulled upwards and was mounted on a tripod like stand. Extremely touching moment for us all, especially my Dad, he came home wounded but his closest friend lost his life. This short film: World War II Battle of Eniwetok/Guam and the Marshall Islands. Rest In Peace Dad, your family and Country are extremely proud of you, you really never left the Marines. As they say “ Once a Marine Always a Marine “! Which stood true with my Dad throughout his life. Below are My Dad’s U.S.Marines Military Achievement and Unit Assignment Badges
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Post by bonanzadriver on Jul 16, 2018 9:44:37 GMT -5
Call me nostalgic but I like a lot of em...
Band of Brothers Saving Private Ryan Countdown to D-day Lone Survivor American Sniper Blackhawk Down Sergeant York Hacksaw Ridge Platoon Full Metal Jacket Schindler's List Patton We Were Soldiers Memphis Belle Wind Talkers Valkyrie To Hell and Back
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Post by Florida on Jul 16, 2018 13:55:38 GMT -5
Most of the above especially those from the 40's thru 60's.
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Post by monbla256 on Jul 16, 2018 16:04:11 GMT -5
NONE! War is nothing but death and destruction and I had my fill of that back in "69. JMHO
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Post by toshtego on Jul 17, 2018 3:35:48 GMT -5
Don Siegel's 1962 movie, "Hell is for Heroes", is a good one without the glorification. An early Steve McQueen role.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2018 6:28:58 GMT -5
Platoon or Apocalypse Now Redux not for the violence but for the insanity of mankind at the primal level.
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