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In uno sperduto luogo nella giungla vietnamita, che da lì in poi verrà denominato 'la valle della Morte', il Colonello Hal Moore e 400 soldati furono circondati da ben 2000 Vietcong.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By John
Format:DVD
I watched this film from the perspective of someone who has served in the Armed Forces, in a war zone. I found it to be completely real. Mel Gibson instantly reminded me of the few commanders I have served under, for whom we would have gone to the gates of hell and beyond. The relationship between him and his staff, both commissioned and non-commissioned was entirely believable.
Given that one of the advisors was the reporter we see in the film, its not surprising that the portrayal of this battle as frightening, disjointed at times and completely alien in many ways comes over so well.
I don't 'love' this film, I respect it. It reminds me of both the nobility and horror of war both of which retain their own authenticity in this portrayal. In that sense, it is a great film.
Given that one of the advisors was the reporter we see in the film, its not surprising that the portrayal of this battle as frightening, disjointed at times and completely alien in many ways comes over so well.
I don't 'love' this film, I respect it. It reminds me of both the nobility and horror of war both of which retain their own authenticity in this portrayal. In that sense, it is a great film.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Adam Bird
Format:Blu-ray
This is one of my favourite war movies and was thrilled that it was on Blu Ray, but unfortunetly the picture is not of HD/Blu Ray quality.
It didn't diminish my enjoyment of the film, as it was like a slightly better DVD, but in comparison to others Blu Ray conversions, this rates bottom of the pile in the few that I have seen.
5 for the movie/ 1 for the Blu Ray, total score = 3.
It didn't diminish my enjoyment of the film, as it was like a slightly better DVD, but in comparison to others Blu Ray conversions, this rates bottom of the pile in the few that I have seen.
5 for the movie/ 1 for the Blu Ray, total score = 3.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Ive seen many of the other Vietnam war films and in my judgement this ranks as one of the best. While other films dwell on the futility of war, cynicism about why they are there, an indifferent high command to the plight of the men, along with the brutalising effect (all very true) which war has on the soldiers themselves, this film tends to dwell more on the professionalism and strong comradeship of the soldiers as a unit without being overtly gung ho. The soldiers realise that they are in a situation where they are caught between the hammer and the anvil, and that they can do little about it, but get on with the job at hand and knowing that they can rely on one another to with their lives as their training has taught them.
What gives this film such strength is that the basis of the story is true - with around 400 american soldiers outnumbered ten to one by the North Vietnamese army in the ensuing battle which is to follow. You feel the rising tension of the situation as the soldiers move into the military zone, coupled with the helplessness of the soldiers wives, some of them with babies who are left behind to wait, and the clumsy even callous way in which the army delivers telegrams of those killed using taxi-drivers.
While I am very wary of the Hollywood war/propaganda machine punching out films depicting the american soldier as good true and invincible, all of which is a huge turn off to me. Its worth remembering that most soldiers (reflective of the communites they come from) are ordinary decent people with wives and families who try to live good lives according to their understanding, and that good is expressed through the comradeship and loyalty to one another and to their unit.
I dont doubt for a second there is a lot of poetic license in this film and "hollywoodisation" of much of what happened, so remember when watching, that the basis of Hollywood is first to entertain and later to educate
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good film
I purchased this as a gift for a relative who is a big war film fan. liked it very much
Published 1 month ago by Mr. Gary M. James
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Love it
Big fan of mel gibson, he truely does pull off these sort of parts really well. Very pleased with it.
Published 1 month ago by Charley
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I've seen numerous films about the Vietnam War and these were fictional stories. This film is based on the real life story of Hal Moore and runs the risk of seeming somewhat... Read more
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1st class action the whole way through, keeps you on the edge of your seat, Great movie to watch for every one!!!
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We were soldiers
We both really enjoyed this movie. It lived up to our expectations. We would highly recommend to anyone who likes action films.
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Published 1 month ago by Nuala
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Just Love This
A great war film. Yes it is Mel being Mel, but full on violence and the true horrors of war. Must get the book and see what the true true story is.
Published 3 months ago by MA
5.0 out of 5 stars
A brilliant story from start to finish
A brilliant picture, great story, great action lots of blood and guts. Mel Gibson at his best. I like the hymn at the end too, rowsing!!
Published 3 months ago by J. Foster
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very accurate stuff.
All you need to say about this film is that one of the executive producers was the actual Colonel that took part in the battles. Its good stuff.
Published 3 months ago by Andrew J. Fisher
5.0 out of 5 stars
great deal
great price for a classic film........., bought as stocking filler for my dad .........., one of his all time favorite films
Published 3 months ago by Mr James Storey
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it
thanks for this I looked everywhere for it in shops in Salisbury and couldn't find it anywhere, tanks a lot, would use again many thanks
Published 4 months ago by Adam Swift
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