Fave Movies II (WAR Spl)

There are many movies based on war and specific battles. The ones about world war are more and are good. Nevertheless there are numerous movies that are extremely good, touching, interesting and thrilling on various wars and battles.

We ‘ve Soldiers

The movie based on Vietnam war. Politicians have various reasons for a war but soldiers have only one that they fight if they are asked to. The movie is about a particular regime of US army which is one of the very few successful regimes in the viet war. The movie is highly realistic and it provokes even brutal minds to rethink about the concept of war. A must watch movie. An embodiment of commandership by Mel Gibson “I will be the first one to set foot on the field, and I will be the last to step off.”

Saving Private Ryan

5 sons of a mother are sent to Europe during the WWII as part of the US army to various parts. 4 of them are killed during various battles and the top officials decide at least to give that mother her only living son so they decide to get him back home. THe rescue team joins the reluctant Ryan to complete the mission he is involved in. Ryan crying at the war cemetry is really touching. Tom Hanks the rescue mission chief proved his typic maestro actor’s skills.

Pearl Harbor

Dec,7 1941 ‘a date which will live in infamy’. More than 1000 casualties by the Japanese cruel air strike on Pearl Harbor. The portrayal of America’s entry into WWII and its retaliation on Japan. National passion mixed with friendship and love. “This is going to be a suicide mission”.


Enemy at the Gates

There are many movies on US army and other allied forces in WWII this movie is in the red perspective. The portrayal of a Russian WWII hero. A mix of patriotism, romance,tragedy of war and finally victory.
‘Stand-off between two opposing snipers during the Battle of Stalingrad.’

The Guns of Navarone

An ideal commando mission kind of movie based on WWII. ‘Who’s side is turkey going to be?’ the billion dollar question will be answered by the existence of these guns. A handful of experts packed to finish these guns of to ease Turkey joining the allies. The dilemma between country and friendship, sacrifice, betrayal, personal emotions above all this patriotism.