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War Movies, good and bad

Posted on December 19, 2008 at 01:54 AM.

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Without a doubt the best war movie/series EVER....Band of Brothers on HBO. I remember renting this when it was on VHS and I rented the first two tape (four episodes) and went out and rented the entire series and watched it in one sitting.

Lt. Winters (later to have battlefield commission to Major) is the first real vet talking at the end of the intro. An amazing story, have read his book. Definitely part of our greatest generation.

Loved the music in this series also.

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# 1 jim416 @ Dec 19

Saving Private Ryan. The Normandy scene was heavy.

# 2 jim416 @ Dec 19

The first hour of "Full Metal Jacket". Never get tired of watching the Gunny in action. Brings back a lot of memories. Scared ****less during basic training. Man, memories.

# 3 jim416 @ Dec 19

More memories from "Full Metal Jacket". I guess I enjoyed it so much because I was so out of shape when I went in. I got ribbed pretty mercilessly by the D.I.s. All for the better. I couldn't do the monkey bars at the beginning of basic, caught pneumonia, went it the hospital, and almost got sent back to another training brigade.

# 4 jim416 @ Dec 19

"Schindler's List".....what can I say?

# 5 trobinson97 @ Dec 19

Absolutely loved Ryan and FMJ. I never did sit down and watch Band of Brothers like I planned to, maybe I'll do that soon. One of my favorites is Three Kings. It's not somber like the ones listed but I enjoyed it alot. So much in fact that I wanted my own military experienced and signed up.

On the other side of the coin Black Hawk Down was another one that quickly rose to the top as one of my favorites when it was released.

# 6 wsu_gb23 @ Dec 19

I remember watching Black Hawk Down in the Theatres back in 2002? It's a great movie... I don't even think I've watched since the first time I saw it...been thinking about picking it up on bluray

# 7 jim416 @ Dec 19

Yeah, Three Kings was well done, enjoyed that one. Have it and have watched it a few times. Enjoy the cinematography (which means a lot in movies)

Black Hawk Down was excellent and I've probably watched it four times, was actually thinking of popping it in the other day. The two rescue guys (who tried to save the one downed chopper) actually won the Medal of Honor for their heroism. A suicide mission, actually.

# 8 DubTrey1 @ Dec 19

Black Hawk Down and FMJ get my vote for fav. Love those movies. Gunney and his DI schtick was awesome.

# 9 Laettner32 @ Dec 19

Sorry, but 3 Kings was not good at all IMO. I remember renting it on DVD when it first came out. Wife was at work, and ready to just chill and watch an awesome movie. Fail. I still want my 3 hours back. Don't forget Glory. Great war movie!

# 10 jim416 @ Dec 19

Yes, "Glory" was outstanding. Morgan Freeman is one of my all time favorite actors.