August 27, 200620 yr So what is it? It can either be a broad topic, or a rather narrow take on a war. Mine, would be a tossup with either Glory, or Saving Private Ryan. I'd probably lean towards Glory, mainly because of Morgan Freeman's, and Denzel Washington's usual excellent acting. Two of my favorite performances from them, which is saying something.
August 27, 200620 yr My favorite is probably Saving Private Ryan, just because it was so groundbreaking and really set the bar high for any movies in the future. I know it wasn't really popular among critics, but I enjoyed the Thin Red Line quite a bit. It would probably take second. Glory, Apocalypse Now (if you could call it a "war movie") and A Bridge Too Far would round out a top 5 for me.
August 27, 200620 yr 1. Braveheart 2. Saving Private Ryan 3. Das Boot 4. Patton 5. Full Metal Jacket 6. Tigerland 7. Black Hawk Down 8. Apocalypse Now 9. Seargeant York 10. Platoon Also considered: We Were Soldiers, The Deer Hunter, Three Kings, Gladiator, and Glory. If you consider Schindler's List a war movie, put it in at no. 1 and move everything down. If Zulu is considered one I'd put that in my top 5 as well.
August 27, 200620 yr Full Metal The first 25 minutes of Saving Private Ryan is incredible though. Theres a tie at the top of my list
August 27, 200620 yr 1. Band of Brothers (I'll consider it a movie for these purposes) 2. The Patriot 3. Saving Private Ryan 4. Kingdom of Heaven 5. Captain Corelli's Mandolin 6. War of the Worlds 7. Black Hawk Down 8. Courage Under Fire 9. Thin Red Line 10. Glory
August 28, 200620 yr I'll say Three Kings (I don't care if it's a heist-war movie) with Saving Private Ryan as a follow-up. Band of Brothers is still tv or it'd take my number 1.
August 28, 200620 yr When I think war movies, I don't think of Braveheart or Gladiator, just because for some reason my mind thinks World War II/Civil/Revolutionary/Vietnam, etc. But if we're considering Braveheart a war movie, then that is my obvious choice for no. 1.
August 28, 200620 yr When I think war movies, I don't think of Braveheart or Gladiator, just because for some reason my mind thinks World War II/Civil/Revolutionary/Vietnam, etc. But if we're considering Braveheart a war movie, then that is my obvious choice for no. 1. I've always had the same mindset. I wouldn't consider Gladiator a war movie by any stretch...I can see how Braveheart is sometimes lumped into the 'war' category, but not Gladiator.
August 28, 200620 yr Modern wars: Saving Private Ryan Black Hawk Down Wars from antiquity: Kingdom of Heaven DC Braveheart
August 28, 200620 yr Modern wars: Saving Private Ryan Black Hawk Down Wars from antiquity: Kingdom of Heaven DC Braveheart WOW how could I forget Kingdom of Heaven *amends list*
August 28, 200620 yr I'd say Gettysburg, followed by the Director's Cut of Das Boot, Saving Private Ryan and Apocalypse Now.
August 28, 200620 yr Braveheart is definitely a war movie as it deals with The Wars of Scottish Independence.
August 28, 200620 yr Full Metal The first 25 minutes of Saving Private Ryan is incredible though. Theres a tie at the top of my list The D-Day invasion, from first shot of the boats until we see the last Ryan brother face down on the beach, is longer than 25 minutes I believe. Like 10 minutes longer. Suprised no one has said Starship Troopers. And I am not kidding. The book of the same name that the movie is based on is required reading at the 3 main US Military colleges, plus others such as VMI, etc.
August 28, 200620 yr Full Metal The first 25 minutes of Saving Private Ryan is incredible though. Theres a tie at the top of my list The D-Day invasion, from first shot of the boats until we see the last Ryan brother face down on the beach, is longer than 25 minutes I believe. Like 10 minutes longer. Suprised no one has said Starship Troopers. And I am not kidding. The book of the same name that the movie is based on is required reading at the 3 main US Military colleges, plus others such as VMI, etc. Ok, the first THIRTY minutes then.
August 28, 200620 yr The Deer Hunter is a personal favorite of mine Great movie, but I hesitate to call it a war movie. I think it's more of a drama that just happens to take place in and around Vietnam. Great pick, either way.
August 28, 200620 yr Full Metal The first 25 minutes of Saving Private Ryan is incredible though. Theres a tie at the top of my list The D-Day invasion, from first shot of the boats until we see the last Ryan brother face down on the beach, is longer than 25 minutes I believe. Like 10 minutes longer. Suprised no one has said Starship Troopers. And I am not kidding. The book of the same name that the movie is based on is required reading at the 3 main US Military colleges, plus others such as VMI, etc. Ok, the first THIRTY minutes then. I wasn't really saying that to correct you, just more so throwing it out there that the D-day invasion scenes of SPR is alot longer than some realize. I was just using your seugway.
August 28, 200620 yr while saving private ryan and glory are probably my favorites...i also really like the german movie called "downfall" about the last days of hitler in his bunker
August 28, 200620 yr while saving private ryan and glory are probably my favorites...i also really like the german movie called "downfall" about the last days of hitler in his bunker Downfall was a great movie! I rented it and didnt expect too much from it but it really delivered.
August 29, 200620 yr 1). The Great Escape 2). The Longest Day 3). Patton 4). The DIrty Dozen 5). Heartbreak Ridge
August 29, 200620 yr Saving Private Ryan Uncomon Valor Platoon Full Metal Jacket Hamburger Hill We were soldiers Glory
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