Good War Movies?

[neevakee]

although not exactly war related Spy Game is pretty good. I also recomend (although already mentioned) The Killing Fields and Enemy at the Gates

Although not modern war. The Patriot and Glory

[Jayhawk]

We Were Soldiers is a good movie

[TeKeNKiD]

I really enjoyed Windtalkers, it was a little sentimental but
overall a good movie.

The THin red line is pretty good but i dont know if you can find it!!

[soopaman]

Cross of Iron by Sam Peckinpah. A classic film about German soldiers on the Russian Front during the latter stages of the Second World War. Slow motion violence abounds. Strong anti-war message as well!

[ShareDaddy]

Braveheart was a war movie, not a Guns Blazing type but still thought it was a good war movie.

Flight of the Intruder was alright, but my favorite war'esque movie would probably be The Final Countdown, it is where a modern day (80's) aircraft carrier goes back in time to find themselves right in the middle of the Pearl Harbor Invasion.



I would have to say the science fiction aspect raises this one above most and does it with a bit of style.

For grainy realism I would have to suggest as some others movies like Hamburger Hill or Apocalypse Now. However the Bridge On The River Kwai has always been a favorite of mine.

One of my favorite World War movies is A Midnight Clear, excellent movie.



Also try Bravo Two Zero 1999, a british film similar to Black Hawk Down, pretty good.

[ezyryder]

my Favourite are ones such as:

Appocalypse Now
Full Metal Jacket
Deer Hunter
Saving Private Ryan
Humburger Hill

and I am wanting to see platoon

[iBLoStboY]

i thought Band of Brothers was brilliant...(though its not a movie)
But there are a couple of WWII That i Just Loved...Don't remember their names


candyman I've been looking for Das Boot forever, i heard it was one of the best Submarine movies of all time....Can't find it though

[met01]

the best was 'Saving private Ryan' - for pictures

[gumbydancin]

My two favs would have to be Apocalypse Now (brilliant in every way) and A Thin Red Line (the cinematography is is extraordinary, and I can't remember his name, but that main guy did an excellent job in his role) B)

[fallenknight308]

Originally posted by soopaman@2 April 2003 - 02:41
Cross of Iron by Sam Peckinpah. A classic film about German soldiers on the Russian Front during the latter stages of the Second World War. Slow motion violence abounds. Strong anti-war message as well!

Hell F@#$%& YES!
Great movie, james cobourn gives a solid performance.
I would also go with:
Platoon.
Patton.
Apocalypse Now!
Uncommon Valor.
Sniper (Not so much war, but it kicks ass!! (tom beringer and billy zane star)
Every one else already covered "private ryan" ect.................