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Best/ Most Realistic World war 2 movie?

Discussion in 'WWII Films & TV' started by Cbarrigar93, Dec 23, 2008.

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  1. Sandwichery

    Sandwichery Active Member

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    Das Boot has always been at or near the top of my list of favorite films, not just those concerning WWII.
     
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    Slipdigit Good Ol' Boy Staff Member WW2|ORG Editor

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    I have always thought that minute and half or so of SPR was one of the most powerful movie sceens I have seen. It says so much without a word ever being spoken. I see in the mother's reaction, my grandmother's response were she to have had to face such a loss. Shoot, I see my own wife. I can't watch it without my eyes getting watery.

    I will have to try to find Memorial Day and watch it. It looks like it would be good.
     
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    Slipdigit Good Ol' Boy Staff Member WW2|ORG Editor

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    That was a good short. Surprised me at the end.
     
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    Das Boot is a classic, particularly the full 7 hr version. I felt bad at the end and that is a measure of it. The last sequence of Black Adder goes forth makes we blub like a baby. Cross of Iron has great moments (the tank attack when they're in the factory particularly) but Coburn, whilst excellent is nearly 50 making him one of the German Army's older NCO's!!

    Captain Stransky: What of your platoon?
    Sargeant Steiner: Two killed, one missing.
    Captain Stransky: Two killed, how?
    Sargeant Steiner: Bullets. Mortar fire, artillery, heavy salvos, bad luck, terminal syphilis, the usual things, Captain.
    (Thanks IMDB)

    I liked Downfall and have to say "Come and See" has some of the most chilling representations of the Eastern Front you'll ever see.
     
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    TD-Tommy776 Man of Constant Sorrow

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    My mother remembers the day her grandmother got the news the Glenn was KIA. Being a very small town, there was no Army car coming up the drive. The guy who received the telegrams delivered it personally. The rest was similar, as you can imagine.

    You should be able to find it on Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Memorial-Day-Jonathan-Bennett/dp/B00772M1D8

    :)
     
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    I thought the original movie version of Die Brücke was great too. The book is even better, but it's only in German. It's a shame it's never been translated.

    UPDATE: Apparently it was translated in the early 60s and titled The Bridge, but it's tough to find.
     
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    Always liked "Murphy's War". It had no good or bad guys really, and none of what Mr. Murphy does is super human or unrealistic. The flying scenes are breath taking. Peter O'toole gives another of his mad 1970s performances.
     
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