Classic War Movies

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Saving Private Ryan - 2 Disc Special Edition [Blu-ray] [1998]
1.  Saving Private Ryan - 2 Disc Special Edition [Blu-ray] [1998] 
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  "There’s no superlatives left to describe the brilliance of this movie.  If you want “realism”, you MUST see this.  Tom Hanks at his very best."
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Band Of Brothers: Complete HBO Series (Commemorative 6-Disc Gift Set In Tin Box) [Blu-ray]
2.  Band Of Brothers: Complete HBO Series (Commemorative 6-Disc Gift Set In Tin Box) [Blu-ray] DVD ~ Ron Livingston
The list author says:
  "What better praise to give this miniseries than to say it’s endorsed by the men of “Easy” Company who “Band Of Brothers” is based on."
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We Were Soldiers [Blu-ray]
3.  We Were Soldiers [Blu-ray] DVD ~ Mel Gibson
The list author says:
  "Okay, this movie takes the “jingoistic” route, but it’s a brilliant introduction to what was to become the Vietnam War. Plus it’s based on a true story."
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Platoon [Blu-ray] [1986]
4.  Platoon [Blu-ray] [1986] DVD ~ Charlie Sheen
The list author says:
  "Probably the greatest Vietnam war movie ever made."
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Full Metal Jacket (Deluxe Edition) [Blu-ray][Region Free]
5.  Full Metal Jacket (Deluxe Edition) [Blu-ray][Region Free] DVD ~ Matthew Modine
The list author says:
  "A film in two parts: from the horrors of basic training to the reality of actual combat.  Not everyone’s cup of tea, but a great movie nonetheless."
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Born On The Fourth of July - Se [DVD]
6.  Born On The Fourth of July - Se [DVD] DVD ~ Born on the Fourth of July
The list author says:
  "A brave movie detailing one man’s anger for his and his country’s involvement in the Vietnam War.  Tom Cruise at his finest."
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Hamburger Hill [Blu-ray]
7.  Hamburger Hill [Blu-ray] 
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  "A criminally underrated movie that oozes with authenticity.  Based on another true story."
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Casualties of War [Extended Cut] [DVD]
8.  Casualties of War [Extended Cut] [DVD] DVD ~ Sean Penn
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  "As brutal as the subject matter is, this movie detailing crimes committed by GI’s in Vietnam deserves the highest praise."
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Battle of Britain [Blu-ray]
9.  Battle of Britain [Blu-ray] DVD ~ Michael Caine
The list author says:
  "Quite tame by today’s movie standards, the realism and authenticity of this film is second to none."
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Heaven and Earth [DVD] [1994]
10.  Heaven and Earth [DVD] [1994] DVD ~ Haing S. Ngor
The list author says:
  "Oliver Stone’s final instalment of his Vietnam trilogy may not be the best of the trio, but it deserves tto be viewed."
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Good Morning, Vietnam [DVD] [1988]
11.  Good Morning, Vietnam [DVD] [1988] DVD ~ Robin Williams
The list author says:
  "Based on a true story, this film is an impassioned look of the senselessness of war.  A great Robin Williams movie."
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Apocalypse Now Redux [DVD] [1979]
12.  Apocalypse Now Redux [DVD] [1979] DVD ~ Marlon Brando|Robert Duvall|Martin Sheen|Frederic Forrest
The list author says:
  "Maybe a bit too psychedelic in parts, but one of the greatest war movies nevertheless."
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M*A*S*H (Single Disc Edition) [1969] [DVD]
13.  M*A*S*H (Single Disc Edition) [1969] [DVD] DVD ~ Donald Sutherland
The list author says:
  "A war movie that deals heavily in dark humour and succeeds.  Nothing like the TV series that would follow though."
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Flags Of Our Fathers [DVD] [2006] [2007]
14.  Flags Of Our Fathers [DVD] [2006] [2007] 
The list author says:
  "Clint Eastwood’s first instalment of his “Iwo Jima” saga brings the horrors of that battle to life in this masterpiece."
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Letters From Iwo Jima [DVD] [2006] [2007]
15.  Letters From Iwo Jima [DVD] [2006] [2007] DVD ~ Ken Watanabe
The list author says:
  "The battle of Iwo Jima from the Japanese perspective is as harrowing as it is brilliant."
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Deer Hunter [Blu-ray]
16.  Deer Hunter [Blu-ray] 
The list author says:
  "A powerful and sometimes awkward movie that deserves the praise and plaudits it receives."
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Inglourious Basterds [Blu-ray][Region Free]
17.  Inglourious Basterds [Blu-ray][Region Free] DVD ~ Brad Pitt
The list author says:
  "A different slant on events that occurred in WWII, this sees Tarantino back in the spotlight."
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The Thin Red Line [Blu-ray] [1998]
18.  The Thin Red Line [Blu-ray] [1998] DVD ~ James Caviezel
The list author says:
  "A brilliant movie that will without question be one day listed as a “classic”."
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The Pacific - Complete HBO Series - Amazon Exclusive Tin Box Edition (Includes: Inside The Battle Of Peleliu) [Blu-ray]
19.  The Pacific - Complete HBO Series - Amazon Exclusive Tin Box Edition (Includes: Inside The Battle Of Peleliu) [Blu-ray] DVD ~ Joe Mazzello
The list author says:
  "Not as gripping as “Band Of Brothers”, but a worthy companion to Hanks’ and Spielberg’s masterpiece."
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The Killing Fields (Special Edition) [DVD]
20.  The Killing Fields (Special Edition) [DVD] DVD ~ The Killing Fields
The list author says:
  "A thought-provoking insight into the Cambodian War.  It’s a bit dated, but riveting nevertheless."
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Heartbreak Ridge [Blu-ray] [1986]
21.  Heartbreak Ridge [Blu-ray] [1986] 
The list author says:
  "Despite it’s light-hearted approach in places, this will probably be the only film that includes the Grenadian Conflict!"
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Memphis Belle [DVD] [1990]
22.  Memphis Belle [DVD] [1990] DVD ~ Matthew Modine
The list author says:
  "Slightly melodramatic in parts, but an enjoyable popcorn movie regardless."
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Zulu [Blu-ray] [1964][Region Free]
23.  Zulu [Blu-ray] [1964][Region Free] DVD ~ Michael Caine
The list author says:
  "Michael Caine stars in this classic movie about the Battle Of Rourke’s Drift in this stunning Blu Ray version. A must see."
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Pearl Harbor [Blu-ray]
24.  Pearl Harbor [Blu-ray] 
The list author says:
  "A very enjoyable war movie that includes stunning CGI effects and scenes."
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Platoon [Blu-ray] [1986] forum
subtitles 		7 18 days ago
Deer Hunter [Blu-ray] forum
Subs? 		0 23 days ago
Band Of Brothers: Complete HBO Series (Commemorative 6-Disc Gift Set In Tin Box) [Blu-ray] forum
Region ??? 		5 19 Jan 2012
The Thin Red Line [Blu-ray] [1998] forum
The Thin Red Line [Blu-ray] [1998 		0 12 Jan 2012
Band Of Brothers: Complete HBO Series (Commemorative 6-Disc Gift Set In Tin Box) [Blu-ray] forum
Portuguese Subtitles 		12 13 Dec 2011
Band Of Brothers: Complete HBO Series (Commemorative 6-Disc Gift Set In Tin Box) [Blu-ray] forum
Danish subs ?? 		0 11 Nov 2011
Platoon [Blu-ray] [1986] forum
is this blu-ray region free? Pls advise. 		1 7 Nov 2011
Band Of Brothers: Complete HBO Series (Commemorative 6-Disc Gift Set In Tin Box) [Blu-ray] forum
Sound Track in DTS HD-MA or Dolby D 5.1? 		1 1 Aug 2011
Band Of Brothers: Complete HBO Series (Commemorative 6-Disc Gift Set In Tin Box) [Blu-ray] forum
subs! 		7 29 Jun 2011
The Thin Red Line [Blu-ray] [1998] forum
What subs are provided? 		1 28 Jun 2011
Saving Private Ryan - 2 Disc Special Edition [Blu-ray] [1998] forum
Other Languages? 		7 18 Jun 2011
We Were Soldiers [Blu-ray] forum
subtitles in portuguese? 		0 8 Jun 2011
 
   

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