We were soldiers

[mladen]

Not your typical american war film where they always become victorious regardless of the odds. This one actually ends up in a stalemate.

This film (starring old mel) gives a perpective of both sides during a jungle conflict. Some scenes a bit unrealistic (where vietnamese soldiers are walking a mere few feet away from yanks buried in the bushes without noticing them, and where vietnamese soldiers go running into a blanket of bullets kamikaze style without making any attempt to attack or defend themselves.) but on the whole the combat scenes are very good.

The general story behind it all...a bit shite to be honest. I'm sure they could have thought up of something a little more original.

7/10

(doesn't really come close to my favourite all time modern war film, Saving private ryan)

[Shotgunjim]

I thought this was pretty good also. Very much in your face and although Im not normally interested in the family stuff, but the whole telegram thing was horrid!! Gibson and Shepard we both good in thier roles and the photographer was nifty also. Even better considering it was based on a true story and also had input from men that were there....

8/10