Reviews

I read the forum "reviews" and wonder why people must declare their personal preferences and animosities rather than seeing what they watch? I don't care for gratuitous violence; but I can appreciate a well-made action film. I'm not a big fan of the devil; but "The Exorcist" was great. I'm not a big boxing fan; but I thoroughly enjoyed "Rocky." No friend of the KKK, but "Birth of a Nation" is one of the all-time greats.

Why review a war movie under the influence of anti-war bias? "We Were Soldiers" is an outstanding film of its genre. Acting is good, Gibson is his usual amazing force. The story is more true than most, lacking the aforementioned bias in its writing and filming. Let's be fair.

I highly recommend it to patriots who appreciate what real soldiers do, as well as for anti-war activists -- as long as they can put their political feelings aside and recognize it for what it is.

A very good movie that touches anyone with a clear mind.

Caught this film on cable, late night, a few years back. No idea what to expect, just wasn't ready to go to bed. By the time it ended, it was in my Top 10 of all time. Certainly the lowest budgeted film (accounting for inflation, anyway) on that list.

Gibson was terrific, capturing a handicapped young man perfectly. But, hey, the entire cast was great, especially Awyn Kurts as Tim's father. And, after appreciating Piper Laurie for years and years, that night I fell in love with her.

I've never seen such a "tight" little film. I doubt that there were more than 12 seconds of even semi-wasted frames. Michael Pate did an amazing job.