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macstiltskin · 11 August 2009, 07:39 PM

This is one of my favourite war films. It was set in Vietnam and featured the Australian troops deployed out there. It captures the boredom and long periods of inactivity, also the great little games Soldiers invent to relieve that boredom.
Light hearted banter, not too deep .....Which is the reality of being a soldier.

What's yours?

Jimbits76 · 11 August 2009, 08:31 PM

Apocalypse Now.

I know nothing about soldiers or war or how it affects people so I can only relate from a film goer's perspective. A.N might be a bit weird and not really feature much combat but it is just beautiful!

I'm also a fan of Full Metal Jacket!

J

Xenophon · 11 August 2009, 08:36 PM

Cheers Mac. Good clip, haven't seen that film, I'll look it up. It's easy to forget that the Australians participated in the Vietnam War whilst Harold Wilson refused to let us get involved.

macstiltskin · 11 August 2009, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbits76

Apocalypse Now.

I know nothing about soldiers or war or how it affects people so I can only relate from a film goer's perspective. A.N might be a bit weird and not really feature much combat but it is just beautiful!

I'm also a fan of Full Metal Jacket!

J

A1 film Jimbo, Apocalypse now.

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Originally Posted by Xenophon

Cheers Mac. Good clip, haven't seen that film, I'll look it up. It's easy to forget that the Australians participated in the Vietnam War whilst Harold Wilson refused to let us get involved.

I think history proved old Harold right, He saw what had happened with the French and kept well out. Remember during that era we had Borneo, Aden etc going on. Only they were kept very low profile and many are unaware of these actions.

jdc · 11 August 2009, 09:50 PM

All quiet on the western front 1930

Brunotheboxer · 11 August 2009, 10:43 PM

Full Metal Jacket. I have a lot of other war films that I like but this one is at the top.

Skullring · 11 August 2009, 11:22 PM

I think Saving Private Ryan was a pretty good war film.

Boys in Company C was a good Vietnam film.

sexner · 11 August 2009, 11:29 PM

"We were soldiers" is very good also, men.

"Devil's Brigade"

I like the "wanking machine" they make for the padre in "Odd angry shot"

daveathall · 12 August 2009, 05:17 AM

Seen the Odd angry shot, cant remember but dont they have a competition fight between a spider and a scorpion, forget exactly but it is funny when the winning creature is........ nah wont spoil it.

SSD · 12 August 2009, 11:55 AM

I like those, but once found myself enjoying another R. Lee Ermey Viet Nam-era movie: "The Siege of Firebase Gloria". More classic scenes from the Gunny!!! Worth a look.

macstiltskin · 12 August 2009, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SSD

I like those, but once found myself enjoying another R. Lee Ermey Viet Nam-era movie: "The Siege of Firebase Gloria". More classic scenes from the Gunny!!! Worth a look.

I've just had a look on youtube and it looks really good. I'm going to get this one I think.

ratae1950 · 13 August 2009, 02:33 AM

It has to be 'Dad's Army'. A raw look at the traumatic experiences of Britain's Home Guard during the 2nd WW. Some graphic footage that set the tone for The Deer Hunter, Platoon, Apocalypse Now etc

I still get goose bumps at the cry: "They don't like it up 'em."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpGpJ...eature=related

ippon20 · 13 August 2009, 02:55 AM

BlackHawk Down is one of my favorites.

boa2 · 13 August 2009, 03:17 AM

Has anyone seen the one out now, "Hurt Locker"? Pretty intense, and well done!

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/hurt_locker/

macstiltskin · 13 August 2009, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ratae1950

It has to be 'Dad's Army'. A raw look at the traumatic experiences of Britain's Home Guard during the 2nd WW. Some graphic footage that set the tone for The Deer Hunter, Platoon, Apocalypse Now etc

I still get goose bumps at the cry: "They don't like it up 'em."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpGpJ...eature=related

The Deerhunter is a true classic, I had my Meryl Streep too.

Or rather didn't

Dads army, hmmm, if Jerry didn't die laughing I guess we'd be boned!

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macstiltskin Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: France Posts: 357	The odd angry shot! This is one of my favourite war films. It was set in Vietnam and featured the Australian troops deployed out there. It captures the boredom and long periods of inactivity, also the great little games Soldiers invent to relieve that boredom. Light hearted banter, not too deep .....Which is the reality of being a soldier. What's yours?

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Xenophon 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Xenophon Location: UK Posts: 2,698	Cheers Mac. Good clip, haven't seen that film, I'll look it up. It's easy to forget that the Australians participated in the Vietnam War whilst Harold Wilson refused to let us get involved. __________________ The sea! The sea! Θάλαττα! θάλαττα!

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Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Apocalypse Now. I know nothing about soldiers or war or how it affects people so I can only relate from a film goer's perspective. A.N might be a bit weird and not really feature much combat but it is just beautiful! I'm also a fan of Full Metal Jacket! J

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ratae1950 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Cambridge Ma Posts: 2,331	It has to be 'Dad's Army'. A raw look at the traumatic experiences of Britain's Home Guard during the 2nd WW. Some graphic footage that set the tone for The Deer Hunter, Platoon, Apocalypse Now etc I still get goose bumps at the cry: "They don't like it up 'em." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpGpJ...eature=related __________________ Yunnoworameenmiduck

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