saintkiptanui Posted 29 August, 2008 Posted 29 August, 2008 Platoon for me followed by apocolypse now and then full metal jacket.
saintkiptanui Posted 29 August, 2008 Author Posted 29 August, 2008 Best war film ever??? Dr Strangelove.
SNSUN Posted 29 August, 2008 Posted 29 August, 2008 Full Metal Jacket. Just bought it on DVD, and having said that, I think I'll watch it right now...
Suhari Posted 29 August, 2008 Posted 29 August, 2008 Platoon for me followed by apocolypse now and then full metal jacket. I second that. All films that, if on TV, you HAVE to watch. Its the law.
OLYMPIC Posted 30 August, 2008 Posted 30 August, 2008 Platoon,Full metal Jacket,The deer hunter and Hamburger hill.
thesaint sfc Posted 30 August, 2008 Posted 30 August, 2008 Full Metal Jacket was rubbish IMO. Best one was Platoon for me. Followed by some distance by apocalypse now. Deer Hunter had a brilliant part in Vietnam - but got a bit boring after that.
dubai_phil Posted 30 August, 2008 Posted 30 August, 2008 No way, HAS to be Green Beret with John Wayne. Oh sorry you said best film, not best bad film When we were Soldiers maybe??????
Crouchie's Lawyer Posted 30 August, 2008 Posted 30 August, 2008 Full Metal Jacket was rubbish IMO. Best one was Platoon for me. Followed by some distance by apocalypse now. Deer Hunter had a brilliant part in Vietnam - but got a bit boring after that. Living up to your avatar with that comment! FMJ is one of the best war films ever. Very raw, a Kuberick masterpiece!
Wiltshire Saint Posted 30 August, 2008 Posted 30 August, 2008 Ao lua ha dong (The White Silk Dress). Written and dDrected by Luu Huynh.
simo Posted 30 August, 2008 Posted 30 August, 2008 http://hubpages.com/hub/The_Five_Best_World_War_II_War_Movies hth!
Northant Saint Posted 30 August, 2008 Posted 30 August, 2008 I'm sorry but it has to be we were soldiers. Has to be.
manji Posted 31 August, 2008 Posted 31 August, 2008 Apocalypse Now by a mile. I thought Full Metal Jacket was dissapointing .
Robsk II Posted 31 August, 2008 Posted 31 August, 2008 Deer Hunter has to be up there, Apocalypse now and Full Metal Jacket are both excellent also, for different reasons. I understand what you mean Manji, I think, but ultimately I think it depends on what you expected.
norwaysaint Posted 31 August, 2008 Posted 31 August, 2008 The Deer Hunter is a dull and IMO over-rated film. Although I'm not a big Oliver Stone fan, I think I'd go for Platoon, just beating Apocalypse now. The Sgt Elias scene just pipping Napalm in the morning.
St Landrew Posted 31 August, 2008 Posted 31 August, 2008 Not a huge fan of war films. Although I can think of quite a few that have given me a good or even great experience in parts, most I have considered to be uneven in quality. I'm talking about films like: Good Morning Vietnam Full Metal Jacket Saving Private Ryan U571 The Dueliists Often the best war films are ones that are the grittiest, and possibly not the best for viewing. I mean, should we actually enjoy a war film..? Well the ones that have left me feeling like I experienced every minute, and I would almost start the film off again are: Dr Strangelove Catch 22 Master and Commander** **Just like football existing before the Premiership, there were wars before WWI & II
Kadeem Hardison Posted 31 August, 2008 Posted 31 August, 2008 The best Vietnam film is Soraya Mire's Fire Eyes. Sickeningly graphic, it really gives insight into a barbaric topic.
norwaysaint Posted 31 August, 2008 Posted 31 August, 2008 Am I the only person who was actually a bit disappointed by Dr Strangelove?
St Landrew Posted 31 August, 2008 Posted 31 August, 2008 Just remembered this thread was about Vietnam films. I was reading down the thread which made me forget the title. That narrows the field down considerably. In fact, I don't think I've ever seen a film made from Vietnam.
jeff leopard Posted 1 September, 2008 Posted 1 September, 2008 Am I the only person who was actually a bit disappointed by Dr Strangelove? Yes, yes you are. I'm going to agree with however has said Apocalypse Now, it famously got a bit too close to the real thing, with everyone, hoovering up coke, going insaine and seemingly burning vast piles of money each day. The fact any kind of film came out of it is amazing. Also great...Paths of Glory, All Quiet on the Western Front, Thin Red Line, Aliens and the first 25 mins of saving private ryan.
This Charming Man Posted 1 September, 2008 Posted 1 September, 2008 Full Metal Jacket is one of my favourite films of all time, it's a classic and anybody who doesn't like it is an idiot, apart from thesaintfc - he's a c*nt.
Julian H. Cope Posted 1 September, 2008 Posted 1 September, 2008 I thought Casualties Of War was underrated. I also enjoyed Heaven & Earth and more recently Rescue Dawn.
St Landrew Posted 1 September, 2008 Posted 1 September, 2008 Yes, yes you are. I'm going to agree with however has said Apocalypse Now, it famously got a bit too close to the real thing, with everyone, hoovering up coke, going insaine and seemingly burning vast piles of money each day. The fact any kind of film came out of it is amazing. Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't that the film in which Martin Sheen had a heart attack during the making of it..?
jeff leopard Posted 1 September, 2008 Posted 1 September, 2008 Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't that the film in which Martin Sheen had a heart attack during the making of it..? he did indeed and was reported as dead at one point, apparently Coppola responded by saying 'he isn't dead until i say he is!'. Just imagine a load of young men who suddenly made a fortune in hollywood who go to the heart of the jungle to make a great war film (tropical thunder springs to mind). they take way too much coke and everyone goes a little loco, everything falls apart and they get stuck there for three years, blowing all their cash. and somehow this amazing and insane film came out of it. If I can extend this thread for a moment, what are people's opinions on the war on terror films that have come out in the last five or so years? Lots of the Iraq films have been slated but maybe thats because lots of people dont want to know whats happeing until its 'over'. so, my fave war on terror films so far... Cache (Hidden) - its a film with its own style and pace, some may find it a bit slow and dry but give it a chance and it will rip you open, rape your soul and leave you crying and bleeding. In a good way. United 93 - ditto. Good Night and Good Luck - Liberal George steps up to the plate and says that censorships bad, mkay? Munich - its gots flaws but also a brave even-handed portrayal of the Israel/Palestine conflict. i much rather he made films like this instead of working with george lucas. The Three Burials of Melquades Estrada - the first great Iraq-western.
SimonRichards Posted 2 September, 2008 Posted 2 September, 2008 platoon is my favourite followed by 84 Charlie mopic.
Rattlehead Posted 2 September, 2008 Posted 2 September, 2008 Platoon is best with FMJ second. Apocalypse Now is a distant third and I think The Deer Hunter is miles off the pace and plain dull dull dull. I don't think it technically counts as a 'Vietnam film' but The Big Lebowski (with its Vietnam bits) is ace. Others: Hamburger Hill - rubbish Good Morning Vietnam - rubbish
Mao Cap Posted 2 September, 2008 Posted 2 September, 2008 Born on the Fourth of July is a very good film.
Saint Paul C Posted 4 September, 2008 Posted 4 September, 2008 The Quiet American Bat*21 both quality Vietnam films IMHO
Mmm Donuts Posted 6 September, 2008 Posted 6 September, 2008 Platoon for me, followed closely by We were soldiers.
Ponty Posted 6 September, 2008 Posted 6 September, 2008 Casualties Of War by a small margin. Others, such as Platoon, fall in closely behind.
St Marco Posted 6 September, 2008 Posted 6 September, 2008 Apocalypse Now by far, one of if not thee greatest film of all time. If you ever get a chance watch "Hearts of Darkness: A Film Makers Apocalypse" It's a documentary about the making of it, superb! Second up i'd say Platoon followed by Green Berrets/MASH Deer Hunter was amazing but not really about Vietnam as such, more about how communities deal with being asked to go to war. Sort of the same with Casualties of War, not really about the War but about what happens with a group who rape a girl. Could be set anywhere.
badgerx16 Posted 11 September, 2008 Posted 11 September, 2008 Go tell the Spartans The odd angry shot ( Australian SAS in Vietnam ) We were soldiers, ( discounting the last bayonet charge scene, which is just plain gung-ho and complete historical bunkum ) FMJ Hamburger Hill Platoon BAT*21 Good morning Vietnam
badgerx16 Posted 11 September, 2008 Posted 11 September, 2008 Second up i'd say Platoon followed by Green Berrets/MASH quote] Platoon - good; Green Berets - John Wayne bs propaganda; MASH - wrong war
Redbul Posted 13 October, 2008 Posted 13 October, 2008 The best Vietnam film is Soraya Mire's Fire Eyes. Sickeningly graphic, it really gives insight into a barbaric topic. I thought that was set in Somalia....
jeff leopard Posted 13 October, 2008 Posted 13 October, 2008 MASH - wrong war It was a metaphor for Vietnam though, just like The Wild Bunch and Aliens.
percy windham Posted 13 October, 2008 Posted 13 October, 2008 It was a metaphor for Vietnam though, just like The Wild Bunch and Aliens. add the original night of the living dead to that list aswell. and death watch, although that is a bit ****
manji Posted 13 October, 2008 Posted 13 October, 2008 The odd angry shot ( Australian SAS in Vietnam ) Good call that.Wouldnt mind seeing it again...............
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