Old Warriors
Added 9/20/2009
Great story and was sorry to hear that Lt. Col. Iceal "Ham" Hambleton recently passed away.
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My favorite war movie.
Added 8/1/2009
Well, it's a toss up with "Full Metal Jacket". Anyway, this movie definitely takes a different twist on the typical war movie. There's not alot of shooting or explosions, but rather it deals with the psychological aspects of a pilot, Bat 21(played by Gene Hackman)shot down over Vietnam. While creating a bond of friendship with "Bird Dog", a pilot that's watching out for him, and guiding him to a safe rescue (played by Danny Glover), he sees war from a different perspective than he's used to seeing it; from the ground. He learns about himself, and it changes him..."I'm through with killin'" says Gene Hackman, is one of my favorite quotes. Not that I'm an anti-war hippie, but I think it accurately portrays the feelings of a man whose immersed in a situation such as that, never having experienced it. I highly recommend this movie. Not only because it's very entertaining, but as my Dad used to say "you might learn somethin'". But didn't most Dads used to say that?
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Exciting and well told true story
Added 5/22/2008
Yet another example of excellent casting here paring Gene Hackman with Danny Glover. The film is riveting, and even while telling the story of Bat 2-1, it delves into the heart of Vietnam, where Bat 2-1 made his 18-hole sprint to freedom. Highly recommended.
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A Great 80's War Movie
Added 4/2/2008
I have enjoyed this movie for years. It has a good story, great acting, and you don't get tired of it.
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"CATCH 22 TO FOLLOW"
Added 2/26/2008
Terrific Vietnam War movie, based on a true story, which likely heightens its authenticity. Col. Hamilton (Hackman) is called off the golf course to help formulate a carpet bombing campaign against the Viet-Cong along the Ho Chi-Minh trail. He's quickly shot down on a premptive mission and is forced to bail out into the very area that's to be saturated. Capt. Clark (Glover0 literally keeps the Colonel alive through psychology, intensive surveillance, and strategic gunfire. Finally, after watching several apparently authentic real- life horror shows,Glover disobeys orders, and commandeers a helicopter of World War 2 vintage. He locates the colonel, picks him up, is shot down, and the two Amricans srruggle to reach the safety of the river and eventual rescue,barely avoiding the "friendly " fire. This movie is a hidden gem. Try to watch it.
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Old Warriors
Added 9/20/2009
Great story and was sorry to hear that Lt. Col. Iceal "Ham" Hambleton recently passed away.
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My favorite war movie.
Added 8/1/2009
Well, it's a toss up with "Full Metal Jacket". Anyway, this movie definitely takes a different twist on the typical war movie. There's not alot of shooting or explosions, but rather it deals with the psychological aspects of a pilot, Bat 21(played by Gene Hackman)shot down over Vietnam. While creating a bond of friendship with "Bird Dog", a pilot that's watching out for him, and guiding him to a safe rescue (played by Danny Glover), he sees war from a different perspective than he's used to seeing it; from the ground. He learns about himself, and it changes him..."I'm through with killin'" says Gene Hackman, is one of my favorite quotes. Not that I'm an anti-war hippie, but I think it accurately portrays the feelings of a man whose immersed in a situation such as that, never having experienced it. I highly recommend this movie. Not only because it's very entertaining, but as my Dad used to say "you might learn somethin'". But didn't most Dads used to say that?
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Exciting and well told true story
Added 5/22/2008
Yet another example of excellent casting here paring Gene Hackman with Danny Glover. The film is riveting, and even while telling the story of Bat 2-1, it delves into the heart of Vietnam, where Bat 2-1 made his 18-hole sprint to freedom. Highly recommended.
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