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 enlarge | Director: John Irvin
Actors: Anthony Barrile, Michael Boatman, Don Cheadle, Michael Dolan, Don James
Studio: Lions Gate
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  112 reviews
Sales Rank: 6810
Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Widescreen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 110
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.1 x 0.6
MPN: 028485114401
ISBN: 6306576061
UPC: 028485114401
EAN: 9786306576067
ASIN: 6300157563
Theatrical Release Date: August 28, 1987
Release Date: August 14, 2001
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 A necessary movie to see. August 7, 2007
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I couldn't agree more with the reviewer who said, "Those of us who never fought for our country are especially obligated to learn about their sacrifices." I'm especially appreciative to read the stories of all of the reviewers who have served their country. My heartfelt thanks and respect goes out to each and every one of you, and every person who has ever served or is currently serving, for your honor, your bravery, and your dedication. And thank you to the cast and crew for making a movie that should be required viewing for all civilians.
Much better than "Platoon." On par with "We Were Soldiers." August 6, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I just watched this excellent movie again. I was very impressed with the way the movie portrayed the soldiers of the 101st; not war mongers or baby killers, but as young men who were basically honorable and who tried to do the right thing, while hating the situation they found themselves caught up in. A MUCH better portrayal of the average infantryman than Platoon.
Watching the movie inspired me to read a little about the actual battle. Several subunits of the 101st were involved in the assault before it was over, but the 3rd Battallion, 187th Infantry was the unit most heavily involved.
The initial helicopter insertion into the A Shau Vally was on May 10, 1969. Contact was first made on Dong Ap Bai (aka Hamburgr Hill) on May 11. Dong Ap Bai was finally secured on May 20. Total U.S. casualties were 70 dead and 372 wounded.
Dong Ap Bai was abandoned on June 5. This caused a stir that reached the halls of the U.S. Congress. The aftermath of the battle changed the way the Vietman War was fought. High casualties would no longer be tolerated to obtain terrain objectives; objectives that were not really leading anyplace in an insurgency.
Four stars instead of five for a few minor glitches like wearing the subdued (green) 101st patch. The 101st wore the white eagle as a matter of honor and tradition, even on green uniforms.
The SECOND BEST movie that truthfully portrays the brutality of Vietnam war. June 16, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
It's the SECOND BEST movie that truthfully portrays the brutality of Vietnam war.
Many things in this movie look authentic. For example, when a Viet cong soldier hurled a grenade toward the American attackers, he swore in Vietnamese! In most of the other Vietnam war films, the support cast spoke Thailand, Chinese, or Filipino!
The battle was shown as it happened in real life. Men groaning in pain or were cut or blown into pieces by explosives right in front of me. The best thing is director John Irvin did not twist the facts to fit his political point of view like other directors. He just presented the battle as it was.
In the end this picture made me more anti-war in general than I was before. This type of movies influences me more than the fact-twisting ones like Full Metal Jacket because I know in real life, things did not unfold like that.
This DVD is on my list of Best War Movies of All Times. The others are: Saving Private Ryan, Band of Brothers, the Longest Day, the Lost Battalion, We Were soldiers, Gettysburg and Gods and Generals.
 A good way to kill a few hours. April 7, 2007
1 out of 8 found this review helpful
A good story if you like the war dramas of Full Metal Jacket, Thin Red Line, Apocalypse Now. It's just not gripping. I got more involved with the vietnam characters from Forrest Gump.
CAST OF GREATS!!! February 27, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
The box doesnt even describe the cast. Thats amazing since there are a group of great actors in this movie that went on to stardom. Amazing to me watching this film was how real it was, to the point of being uncomfortable. A truly underated motion picture about Viet Nam!
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