We Were Soldiers (Widescreen Edition)

We Were Soldiers (Widescreen Edition)
by Randall Wallace

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Actor: Chris Klein, Greg Kinnear, Madeleine Stowe, Mel Gibson, Sam Elliott
Director: Randall Wallace
Brand: GIBSON,MEL
Writer: Randall Wallace
Producer: Arne Schmidt
Producer: Bruce Davey
Producer: Danielle Lemmon Zapotoczny
Producer: Eveleen Bandy
Writer: Harold G. Moore
Writer: Joseph L. Galloway
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround; English (Subtitled)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC, THX
Picture Format: 1.85:1
Running Time: 138 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2002-08-20
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio: Paramount

DVD Reviews of We Were Soldiers (Widescreen Edition)

DVD Review: We Were Soldiers
Summary: 4 Stars

If you're looking for a good film about Vietnam, this should definitely be on your list. As with most Mel Gibson films, he wants to grab his audience by the heart (Hamelt, Braveheart, etc.). He does his homework, and with the help of Randal Wallace, always pulls if off. It's a true story, of course dramatized, about the first official combat mission in Vietnam by the 7th Air Cav. Gibson portrays Lt. Col. Hal Moore (who is now a retired Army General). There are quite a few emotional moments, but the battlefield action prevents it from becoming the cross-over date flick like Braveheart. However, the sountract is stunning and soul-stirring; and the music from the end credits "Mansions of the Lord" was sung at President Reagan's funeral; how much more of an honor can you get?
The only criticisms that I can give are trying to play a bit TOO much for the sympathy card, but after all, Gibson always gives you both barrels, so really can't be faulted. I would have rated it 5 stars except for the extra shmaltz; but without a doubt, I would place it in the top 10 of Vietnam war movies; and an excellent reminder of the men whose names are engraved on the Wall that you'd never connect with had you not viewed the film. I highly recommend it!

DVD Review: Onne of my top-10 movies
Summary: 5 Stars

I had always liked this movie for its tale of courage shown in splendid detail and the picturization and sound is just amazing. Once I got my Blu-ray player, I had to order the movie and I was not disappointed.

DVD Review: Incredible film and book
Summary: 5 Stars

this is an incredible story of heroism and commitment!
i'm always glad to find vietnam books available! it was such a significant part of our lives. i too, have written a couple of books that take place in DaNang, VN. the war is a backdrop, but hardly the all-encompassing theme. my books are "Firing at Shadows" and my newest, "A Perilous Place." i wish you great success!

robert reynolds

DVD Review: Finally, justice for our troops!
Summary: 5 Stars

Numerous movies have been made about the Vietnam conflict. Most of those films dismiss the actual experience of soldiers who served in that theater. Many were created to make political points by people against the war. Whatever the motive of the film makers, the soldiers were treated badly. The Vietnam conflict may have been politically a mistake, but those who served simply did their duty, most with honor. It was always unpardonable to picture our soldiers as villains.

We were soldiers is very unusual among war movies. First it is based upon the actual experience of the heroes who shed blood and put their lives in danger to serve their country. Bravo!

The film traces the origin of the air cavalry. It pictures the training required to make ordinary soldiers into combat troops. It demonstrates the development of junior leaders. Training scenes are not only authentic, they are fun.

The battle scenes are realistic and show the danger or being under fire. The interaction of the commander with the troops is effective and delightful. The characterization of the command sergeant major reminds me pleasantly of the outstanding sergeants major with whom I have served.

Finally a movie does a bit of justice to the magnificent soldiers who served in Vietnam. I hope that someone in the industry repeats this for our military in Iraq and Afghanistan.

DVD Review: We Were Soldiers
Summary: 5 Stars

One of Mel Gibson's best movies. Have it on VHS and wanted it on DVD. Cheaper here than in stores. Shipment was prompt. Will continue to shop here.

Description of We Were Soldiers (Widescreen Edition)

Exploration of the courage, valor and loyalty among an elite American combat division that is sent to battle in Southern Vietnam.
Genre: Feature Film-Drama
Rating: R
Release Date: 8-AUG-2006
Media Type: DVD

Based on the book by Lt. Col. Harold Moore (ret.) and journalist Joseph Galloway, We Were Soldiers offers a dignified reminder that the Vietnam War yielded its own crop of American heroes. Departing from Hollywood's typically cynical treatment of the war, writer-director Randall Wallace focuses on the first engagement of American soldiers with the North Vietnamese enemy in November 1965. Moore (played with colorful nuance by Mel Gibson) and nearly 400 inexperienced troopers from the U.S. Air Cavalry were surrounded by 2,000 North Vietnamese Army soldiers, and the film re-creates this brutal firefight with graphic authenticity, while telling the parallel story of grieving army wives back home. While UPI reporter Galloway (Barry Pepper) risks his life to chronicle the battle, Wallace offers a balanced (though somewhat fictionalized) perspective while eliciting laudable performances from an excellent cast. Like the best World War II dramas of the 1940s, We Were Soldiers pays tribute to brave men while avoiding the pitfalls of propaganda. --Jeff Shannon

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