25 best war movies
The Thin Red Line (1998)
Military deserter Private Witt (James Caviezel) is dragged out of his peaceful life with Pacific natives and back into war. He and his compatriots are then thrown into the battle to take back the island of Guadalcanal.
Somewhat unfairly overshadowed by Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan, The Thin Red Line saw the return of legendary director Terence Malik to film-making after two decades of self-imposed isolation. Malick's approach to the Second World War emphasised the use of documentary wildlife footage, emphasising how the horrors of war impacted on the unsullied landscape of Guadalcanal.
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pearce
1 year ago
Its gotta be Apocalypse Now for me. Awesome!!
jjbomber
1 year ago
Casualties Of War should be in there. The tension is electric and the film is barely watchable in parts. The subject matter, American war crimes, meant it would never get the Hollywood treatment but it made it a better film, Totally absorbing, it'll have you on the edge of your seat throughout.
Darkangel1977
1 year ago
I agree awesome film.
StompingFreak
1 year ago
For myself, A Bridge Too Far will always be my all time No 1. But Kelly's Hero's is still a entertaining romp.