Monday, April 06, 2009

Gung-Ho Army Flicks!

Time to talk Military movies folks! And besides the classic listed above, what other great Military movies are out there? Let's see....
Who doesn't remember this famous pose? A great movie that's still considered to be one of the best ever made!
Black Hawk Down. We all remember when this came out I hope. You wanted to go see it, a Friend you knew went that weekend.... and told you it was the most incredible thing he's ever seen... then you rush out to see it.... and agree.
Can't handle the truth? A Few Good Men was one of Jack's best works. (one of many by him) But for a movie not focused on a war but yet a courtroom and it STILL be good... yeah, that should tell you something.
Of course Full Metal Jacket is in here for obvious reasons. And as many wirty dords that are spoken in this movie, you can't help but laugh out loud at how the Sergeant treats the recruits.
Saving Private Ryan is up there as one of the best, no doubt. I don't think there is a soul out there who wouldn't have this movie in there top 3 "army" movies of all time. It's fantastic. (so was Hanks other military film "We Were Soldiers" for that matter)
I don't even have to tell you the title. You know the movie, you know the songs and you know why you tear up when Goose is mentioned. Great movie.
Gladiator. Throwing one out there that may or may not fit this category since is technically didn't dwell on a military aspect of the film. I remember walking out of the theater on this one with a "wow" on my mind for over a week. Incredible movie.
We move on to Braveheart. A film that single handedly led to the freedom of Scotland and tourism to rocket in the area. Never has one military film made such a significant impact on modern day life. It truly is a classic.
Last and not least... 300. Or as I like to title it "The Man Movie" Who doesn't like non-stop violence throughout an entire film? Watching this movie would want you to start a war with the old lady across the street. (considering if she had a fleet of cats under her command or something)

Honorable Mentions:

1) John Wayne military movies.
2) Navy Seals (my guilty pleasure of loving that film so much)

DO NOT Mention:

1) Ernest joins the army
2) Pauli Shore's "In the Army"

3 comments:

Jad said...

"Navy Seals" is my guilty pleasure also!! Good mention!

kidcardco said...

Only a canadian would agree with me : )

Anonymous said...

I always have to disagree with you, Matt.