Topic: What was the best WWII Film? 3

the_13th_redneck · December 22nd, 2004

I voted a Bridge Too Far.

Hmmm no mention of The Thin Red Line? lol.

ACTaFOOL82 · December 24th, 2004

Saving Private Ryan, I think every American should be required by law to watch it. It's less of a "war" movie and more of a inspirational movie.

When the mother get the telegrams of her 3 sons deaths, and you can see the picture of her sons on the table its hard not to cry. How could a parent go on after something like that?

Plus hands down it has the most realistic combat I have ever seen. Good try Band of Brothers, but Saving Private Ryan is a beautiful movie.

the_13th_redneck · December 24th, 2004

Saving Private Ryan did a GREAT job of doing where lots of war movies fail, connecting with humanity.
Lots of movies try and fail or just don't try at all.
I felt The Thin Red Line just tried to overdo the connecting with humanity that it almost started to drip of it. It felt very forced.
I felt a lot for the Captain who's only justification of sending men to their deaths was shattered with this new assignment, but through the stuggle he actually found peace within himself.
Truly a beautiful story.

EagleZtrike · December 24th, 2004

I like Pearl Harbor because its so inspirational.

ACTaFOOL82 · December 24th, 2004

I think Pearl Harbor had potential to be a good movie, but was ruined by a love story.

EagleZtrike · December 25th, 2004

Well the love part did give it a better storyline I think. Gave it more emotion and meaning.

the_13th_redneck · December 25th, 2004

urgh... the cheap romance tends to ruin a lot of movies.
I can tell you that more recent Korean movies cut that out and improved DRAMATICALLY and now get pretty good reviews in Europe. I'm glad they finally learned no one cares for that "oooh I love you" stuff.

Armyjaeger · January 5th, 2005

Enemy at the gates was good but the language didn't just fit in I guess russians didn't bothered making a film of their own, I've seen only one russian war movie that was spoken and acted by russians.

Charge 7 · January 6th, 2005

I see I'm in the majority. Nuff said.

Locke · January 6th, 2005

has anyone seen "bridge over the river kwai"??
i haven't, but iv heard its meant to be very good

View Poll Results :What was the best WWII Film?
Band of Brothers (has right to be called a film)	23	40.35%
Saving Private Ryan	16	28.07%
Tora Tora Tora	4	7.02%
A Bridge Too Far	3	5.26%
Enemy At The Gates	2	3.51%
The Longest Day	9	15.79%
Voters: 57. You may not vote on this poll

December 22nd, 2004	Post 21
the_13th_redneck No Chance Outside Gear	I voted a Bridge Too Far. Hmmm no mention of The Thin Red Line? lol. __________________ I don't exist. TRESPASSERS WILL BE PROSTITUTED Next time you travel http://www.epictrip.com

December 24th, 2004	Post 22
ACTaFOOL82 Centurion	Saving Private Ryan, I think every American should be required by law to watch it. It's less of a "war" movie and more of a inspirational movie. When the mother get the telegrams of her 3 sons deaths, and you can see the picture of her sons on the table its hard not to cry. How could a parent go on after something like that? Plus hands down it has the most realistic combat I have ever seen. Good try Band of Brothers, but Saving Private Ryan is a beautiful movie. __________________ Just like a sleeping giant, lying in the Sun! In one big hand the Rio Grande, the other Galveston! This is Texas, The Lone Star State of Texas! This is a GIANT, land we love!

January 6th, 2005	Post 29
Charge 7 Master Gunner	I see I'm in the majority. Nuff said. __________________ "Do not forget your dogs of war, your big guns, which are the most-to-be respected arguments of the rights of kings." - Frederick the Great, King of Prussia

January 6th, 2005	Post 30
Locke Tribuni Angusticlavii	has anyone seen "bridge over the river kwai"?? i haven't, but iv heard its meant to be very good __________________ If I am asked what we are fighting for, I can reply in two sentences. In the first place, to fulfil a solemn international obligation . . . an obligation of honor which no self-respecting man could possibly have repudiated. I say, secondly, we are fighting to vindicate the principle that small nationalities are not to be crushed in defiance of international good faith at the arbitrary will of a strong and overmastering Power. Author: Rt. Hon. Herbert Henry Asquith Source: Statement, to House of Commons, Declaration of War with Germany, Aug. 4, 1914

December 24th, 2004	Post 23
the_13th_redneck No Chance Outside Gear	Saving Private Ryan did a GREAT job of doing where lots of war movies fail, connecting with humanity. Lots of movies try and fail or just don't try at all. I felt The Thin Red Line just tried to overdo the connecting with humanity that it almost started to drip of it. It felt very forced. I felt a lot for the Captain who's only justification of sending men to their deaths was shattered with this new assignment, but through the stuggle he actually found peace within himself. Truly a beautiful story.

December 24th, 2004	Post 24
EagleZtrike Centurion	I like Pearl Harbor because its so inspirational.

December 24th, 2004	Post 25
ACTaFOOL82 Centurion	I think Pearl Harbor had potential to be a good movie, but was ruined by a love story.

December 25th, 2004	Post 26
EagleZtrike Centurion	Well the love part did give it a better storyline I think. Gave it more emotion and meaning.

December 25th, 2004	Post 27
the_13th_redneck No Chance Outside Gear	urgh... the cheap romance tends to ruin a lot of movies. I can tell you that more recent Korean movies cut that out and improved DRAMATICALLY and now get pretty good reviews in Europe. I'm glad they finally learned no one cares for that "oooh I love you" stuff.

January 5th, 2005	Post 28
Armyjaeger Optio	Enemy at the gates was good but the language didn't just fit in I guess russians didn't bothered making a film of their own, I've seen only one russian war movie that was spoken and acted by russians.