Vietnam War movies

[Rushian King]

I think there've been a lot of solidly made Vietnam War movies. Are they historically accurate? Not sure, not really my biggest concern at least for the fictional ones. The 2 documentaries listed would need to be viewed differently.

 

I've seen all of the titles mentioned except for Winter Soldier which I'd never heard of until I looked it up. Definitely want to see it now. I just watched Full Metal Jacket again the other day, still as good as ever, but Apocalypse Now gets my vote. I haven't seen the 'Redux' version yet.

 

The most underappreciated is probably Casualties Of War, overshadowed by Cruise's BOT4thOJ of the same year. The most disappointing to me was Williams' GMV. Viewed 20 years later it just wasn't very funny.

Edited September 18, 2008 by Rushian King

[Jack Aubrey]

'We Were Soldiers'.

[Rushian King]

QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Sep 18 2008, 02:01 PM)

'We Were Soldiers'.

Good one. I blame IMDb for missing that one. I typed in 'Vietnam War' into their plot word search and it doesn't list WWS. Yet when I went to it's page the words are right there.

 

There were others I purposefully skipped such as Bat*21 and Stone's third film, Heaven And Earth.

[MULTIPLIED REACTION]

The Deer Hunter

[Mara]

QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Sep 18 2008, 01:01 PM)

'We Were Soldiers'.

I got to meet Hal Moore once, about 15 years ago after the book was first published. I was dating an Army captain at the time and went as his date to the Infantry Ball at Fort Benning. Moore was the keynote speaker.

 

Since my boyfriend worked as the Commander General's aide, I got to personally meet Moore and shake his hand. I am afraid I was a little starstruck!

 

*edited for typos

Edited September 18, 2008 by Marathonist

[Jack Aubrey]

QUOTE (Marathonist @ Sep 18 2008, 02:36 PM)

QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Sep 18 2008, 01:01 PM) 'We Were Soldiers'. I got to meet Hal Moore once, about 15 years ago after the book was first published. I was dating an Army captain at the time and went as his date to the Infantry Ball at Fort Benning. Moore was the keynote speaker.   Since my boyfriend worked as the Commander General's aide, I got to personally meet Moore and shake his hand. I am afraid I was a little starstruck!   *edited for typos Very cool! My Father in law was at Ia Drang valley (he was in the Artillery) and has met Colonel Moore, too.

[-D-RocK-]

Toss up between Apocalypse and Platoon.

[ozzy85]

QUOTE (-D-RocK- @ Sep 18 2008, 02:07 PM)

Toss up between Apocalypse and Platoon.

Funny! I had a hard choice on the same two, but I went with Apocalypse. It's absolutely epic. I do remember liking Platoon, but I haven't seen it in a long time. I think I'll track down a copy. Thanks.

[workingcinderellaman]

QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Sep 18 2008, 01:01 PM)

'We Were Soldiers'.

That was my pick by far. I loved that movie!

[Mara]

QUOTE (workingcinderellaman @ Sep 18 2008, 02:31 PM)

QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Sep 18 2008, 01:01 PM) 'We Were Soldiers'. That was my pick by far. I loved that movie! I highly recommend the book. There's a new sequel out as well.

[Turn Me On Dead Man]

The first half of Full Metal Jacket was excellent. The second half was...

Still, I respect Kubrick.

Edited September 18, 2008 by Turn Me On Dead Man

[Stormtron]

Apocalypse Now

[ReRushed]

QUOTE (Turn Me On Dead Man @ Sep 18 2008, 04:18 PM)

The first half of Full Metal Jacket was excellent. The second half was... Still, I respect Kubrick.

I once felt the same way. I re-watched Full Metal Jacket a while back and I noticed I loved the second half as much as the first. The movie represents what the soldier goes through, there's a lot of down time with unexpected bursts of horror, both mentally and physically.

[workingcinderellaman]

QUOTE (Turn Me On Dead Man @ Sep 18 2008, 03:18 PM)

The first half of Full Metal Jacket was excellent. The second half was... Still, I respect Kubrick.

That movie gave R. Lee Ermey his stereotypical role. I can't watch it now and take him seriously... maggot!

 

I think he's hilarious. My brother gave me a signed R. Lee Ermey action figure that yells and swears at you. OohRah!

[Lamneth08]

I would go with The Deer Hunter and Apocalypse Now

 

How about Saving Private Ryan?..

 

The first half of Full Metal Jacket is quite intense.

 

 

Does anyone else feel that the whole " War movie" theme has been overdone?..

 

I have already seen some clips of upcoming Iraq war themed movies/shows and i feel its just a cash grab and nothing more.

 

I'm pretty sure we know the horrors and results of war and its affect on society.

 

 

 

 

 

[Jack Aubrey]

QUOTE (Lamneth08 @ Sep 18 2008, 07:48 PM)

Does anyone else feel that the whole " War movie" theme has been overdone?..

No.

 

[ReRushed]

QUOTE (Lamneth08 @ Sep 18 2008, 07:48 PM)

How about Saving Private Ryan?..

World War II

[alphseeker]

The Killing Fields -

 

 

Green Berets -

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH4-tOqLH94

Edited September 19, 2008 by alphseeker

[Lamneth08]

QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Sep 18 2008, 08:15 PM)

QUOTE (Lamneth08 @ Sep 18 2008, 07:48 PM) Does anyone else feel that the whole  " War movie" theme has been overdone?.. No. If i offended you with the " PLatoon" thread, i apologize.   I am sensing some hostility.   It was just an opinion on a movie.   Thank you.

[Weatherman2112]

Forrest Gump?

[pedro2112]

QUOTE (Lamneth08 @ Sep 18 2008, 08:09 PM)

QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Sep 18 2008, 08:15 PM) QUOTE (Lamneth08 @ Sep 18 2008, 07:48 PM) Does anyone else feel that the whole  " War movie" theme has been overdone?.. No. If i offended you with the " PLatoon" thread, i apologize.   I am sensing some hostility.   It was just an opinion on a movie.   Thank you. You asked a question and he answered, without any comment. For the love of everything holy, quit being so damn sensitive.   I also agree that the War movie theme has not been "overdone." In fact, I'd like to see more quality war movies made.   I voted for Full Metal Jacket more on an "overall" basis. However, some movies are better for action, some are better for story, etc.

[Lamneth08]

QUOTE (pedro2112 @ Sep 18 2008, 11:36 PM)

QUOTE (Lamneth08 @ Sep 18 2008, 08:09 PM) QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Sep 18 2008, 08:15 PM) QUOTE (Lamneth08 @ Sep 18 2008, 07:48 PM) Does anyone else feel that the whole  " War movie" theme has been overdone?.. No. If i offended you with the " PLatoon" thread, i apologize.   I am sensing some hostility.   It was just an opinion on a movie.   Thank you. You asked a question and he answered, without any comment. For the love of everything holy, quit being so damn sensitive.   I also agree that the War movie theme has not been "overdone." In fact, I'd like to see more quality war movies made.   I voted for Full Metal Jacket more on an "overall" basis. However, some movies are better for action, some are better for story, etc. If you would refer to the " Platoon" thread in question, for some reason he came across as quite pissed at me.   And i'll act any way i feel is appropriate . It doesn't concern you.   How many war movies have been made since the close of WW2?...I think we know the outcome.

[DiscipleofLerxst]

[Hatchetaxe&saw]

Full Metal Jacket, followed by Apocalypse Now.

 

As a kid I used to watch The Green Berets repeatedly.

 

"There is such a thing as due process".

 

"Out here, due process is a bullet".

 

Love it.

[skyswing]

QUOTE (Marathonist @ Sep 18 2008, 01:36 PM)

QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Sep 18 2008, 01:01 PM) 'We Were Soldiers'. I got to meet Hal Moore once, about 15 years ago after the book was first published. I was dating an Army captain at the time and went as his date to the Infantry Ball at Fort Benning. Moore was the keynote speaker.   Since my boyfriend worked as the Commander General's aide, I got to personally meet Moore and shake his hand. I am afraid I was a little starstruck!   *edited for typos Cool Hal Moore stories from both Jack and Marathonist. I have a lot of respect for the man after having seen the movie. I would say "We were Soldiers" is my favorite Vietnam movie, though the opening scenes cost me at least one chick flick.