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[Film] Best War Film?
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Fignon's Ponytail
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It was all a bit pantomime - but "The Eagle has Landed" was a great film
Sounds good. Some polling before groups are made or something.
Spiros
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Another vote for Das Boot - obviously the version in German with subtitles, not the dubbed one
Bridge Too Far
Lawrence of Arabia
Battle of Britain
All cracking films and all draw an audible sigh from Mrs S if she sees them on the box as she knows that's the TV locked in for a few hours
Bridge Too Far
Lawrence of Arabia
Battle of Britain
All cracking films and all draw an audible sigh from Mrs S if she sees them on the box as she knows that's the TV locked in for a few hours
Fignon's Ponytail
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Does this count? 
Always loved George Formby movies since I was a kid, and this is technically a war movie set in 1940 Norway...
Surprised the movie name wasn't kept the same on both sides of the Atlantic though - I would've thought most people in the UK at that time would've approved of "To Hell with Hitler" as a title....but "Let George Do It" hit the screens here.
Always loved George Formby movies since I was a kid, and this is technically a war movie set in 1940 Norway...
Surprised the movie name wasn't kept the same on both sides of the Atlantic though - I would've thought most people in the UK at that time would've approved of "To Hell with Hitler" as a title....but "Let George Do It" hit the screens here.
Brightonfan1983
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Cheeky Monkey
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- Jul 17, 2003
- 23,876
You're not alone, many have said the same. Close to 3 hours riding the coattails/basking in the glow of a 15 minute Russian Roulette segment.
- Apr 19, 2018
- 2,135
Come and See is a tough watch but worth it.
Thin Red Line is the best for me though. Came out the same time as Saving Private Ryan and IMHO is a million times (approx) better. Pretty true to the book written by a veteran about his experiences, no Hollywood-ising, and a film to immerse yourself in.
Thin Red Line is the best for me though. Came out the same time as Saving Private Ryan and IMHO is a million times (approx) better. Pretty true to the book written by a veteran about his experiences, no Hollywood-ising, and a film to immerse yourself in.
sydney
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BrightonCottager
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You need to get yourself to the Battle of Britain bunker museum at RAF Uxbridge, with a visit to the Polish War memorial on the A40 then.
thejackal
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So many great war films listed here, you couldn't possibly make a POLE that long. The Deer Hunter, Shaving Ryan's Privates etc but if you want a real war fillum with oscar nominations then you have to give Restrepo a go. Ok I'll shut up about it now.
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Restrepo (2010) - IMDb
Restrepo: Directed by Tim Hetherington, Sebastian Junger. With The Men of Battle Company 2nd of the 503rd Infantry Regiment 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Juan 'Doc Restrepo, Dan Kearney, LaMonta Caldwell. A year with one platoon in the deadliest valley in Afghanistan.
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herecomesaregular
We're in the pipe, 5 by 5
Many good films mentioned. Probably due to my youth (and my Action Man uniforms) I tend to think "war film" = "WW2 film".
I've rewatched these several times and still enjoyed them. Not a fan of American war films, prefer the European versions:
In Darkness (2011)
Days of Glory (2006)
Although poorly reviewed I thought Spike Lee made a decent effort too, with Miracle At St Anna (2008)
I've rewatched these several times and still enjoyed them. Not a fan of American war films, prefer the European versions:
In Darkness (2011)
Days of Glory (2006)
Although poorly reviewed I thought Spike Lee made a decent effort too, with Miracle At St Anna (2008)
Ike and Tina Burner
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- Mar 22, 2019
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I'm not sure if they've already been mentioned but two more obscure foreign language films that I like a lot are land of mine and The Captain.
Land of mine is about a group of German prisoners forced to clear mines from a Norwegian beach after the end of the second world war. It's based on a true story and is a great mix of bleakness and hope.
The Captain is quite weird but again it's a true story. Without spoiling it too much a German deserter at the end of the war impersonates an officer and gets up to some heinous stuff. It's quite dark and will stay with you afterwards.
Land of mine is about a group of German prisoners forced to clear mines from a Norwegian beach after the end of the second world war. It's based on a true story and is a great mix of bleakness and hope.
The Captain is quite weird but again it's a true story. Without spoiling it too much a German deserter at the end of the war impersonates an officer and gets up to some heinous stuff. It's quite dark and will stay with you afterwards.
keaton
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- Nov 18, 2004
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I liked the Captain. Very goodI'm not sure if they've already been mentioned but two more obscure foreign language films that I like a lot are land of mine and The Captain.
Land of mine is about a group of German prisoners forced to clear mines from a Norwegian beach after the end of the second world war. It's based on a true story and is a great mix of bleakness and hope.
The Captain is quite weird but again it's a true story. Without spoiling it too much a German deserter at the end of the war impersonates an officer and gets up to some heinous stuff. It's quite dark and will stay with you afterwards.
RandyWanger
Je suis rôti de boeuf
Not really into war films but Sisu looks awesome
Lindfield by the Pond
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Went there a few months ago. Fantastic museum and historical site. Frozen on 15 Sep Battle of Britain day on the charts.
Dave the OAP
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The cruel sea!
Pevenseagull
meh
- Jul 20, 2003
- 20,686
I do think a war film world cup would be a good idea.