TheNewGirl 1,029 Posted August 18, 2008 WOW...What's up your cornhole today? Nothing, but when someone says, "When guys talk about movies..." bascially telling me that since I am chick, I don't get the "Top 5 WAR movies" thread, when in fact, I do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Blue 06 195 Posted August 18, 2008 I would have to put "Saving Private Ryan" somewhere near, if not at, the top. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,328 Posted August 19, 2008 Nothing, but when someone says, "When guys talk about movies..." bascially telling me that since I am chick, I don't get the "Top 5 WAR movies" thread, when in fact, I do. My bad...I didn't read his post thoroughly enough, I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,328 Posted August 19, 2008 I would have to put "Shaving Ryan's Privates" somewhere near, if not at, the top. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,640 Posted August 19, 2008 What? No Star Wars? You name me another war film that had a "Death Star" in it. That's no moon mister, that's a freaking space station! If we had a death star, we would rule. Darth Cheney would blow the living shiit outta Endor. Not only did that movie have a death star in it, it had a super badass exploding death star. The only thing better than a DS is an EXPLODING DS. That explosion was even better than the one that Khan and his giant plastic chest did to almost kill THE ENTERPRISE. Sure, Spock was already dead Jim, but at least he saved the ship long enough to say "I have been and always shall be, your friend." I mean hell, if you didn't cry at that scene, you're just not human. And let's not forget War of the Worlds. I mean, war of the countries is fine, but when you get two worlds going after each other? Fock me. That opens up a whole new genre of war movie - War of the worlds, Independence Day, Starship Troopers. - THOSE were some wars I tell ya. Fock some pansy Nazi fags, we're talking full-blown Alien Bad Asses. Could Hitler bite a guy in two? No. Not even a large infant. So I think that pretty much settles it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,640 Posted August 19, 2008 Nothing, but when someone says, "When guys talk about movies..." bascially telling me that since I am chick, I don't get the "Top 5 WAR movies" thread, when in fact, I do. So why'd you list "Shindler's List" as a "war movie"? That's like saying "Gone With the Wind" or "Casablanca" are "war movies". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HTH 67 Posted August 19, 2008 What? No Star Wars? You name me another war film that had a "Death Star" in it. That's no moon mister, that's a freaking space station! If we had a death star, we would rule. Darth Cheney would blow the living shiit outta Endor. Not only did that movie have a death star in it, it had a super badass exploding death star. The only thing better than a DS is an EXPLODING DS. That explosion was even better than the one that Khan and his giant plastic chest did to almost kill THE ENTERPRISE. Sure, Spock was already dead Jim, but at least he saved the ship long enough to say "I have been and always shall be, your friend." I mean hell, if you didn't cry at that scene, you're just not human. And let's not forget War of the Worlds. I mean, war of the countries is fine, but when you get two worlds going after each other? Fock me. That opens up a whole new genre of war movie - War of the worlds, Independence Day, Starship Troopers. - THOSE were some wars I tell ya. Fock some pansy Nazi fags, we're talking full-blown Alien Bad Asses. Could Hitler bite a guy in two? No. Not even a large infant. So I think that pretty much settles it. Gee, I wish we had one of them doomsday machines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,640 Posted January 18, 2019 Speaking of great actors check out the stars in A Bridge Too Far that I mentioned earlier Sean Connery Michael Caine Robert Redford Gene Hackman Anthony Hopkins James Caan Elliott Gould and more It's on Amazon prime. I know it's about 3 hours long, but it's worth it. It's not too often a movie gets made about the Allies losing an operation. Like NZ points out, incredible cast. Hard to believe they got them all. Check it out if you have the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,080 Posted January 18, 2019 Star Wars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloaca du jour 2,064 Posted January 18, 2019 Tora Tora Tora Dirty Dozen Apocalypse Now The final countdown Starship Troopers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted January 18, 2019 Midway Platoon Braveheart Casualties of War Fort Apache Band of Brothers isn't a movie, but it would prolly be #1 if it were. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vince44 202 Posted January 18, 2019 Casualties of War The Deer Hunter Full Metal Jacket Platoon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mungwater 588 Posted January 18, 2019 Saving private Ryan and fury are my top two Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,640 Posted January 18, 2019 Mr. Roberts Saving Private Ryan Battle of the Bulge Patton A Bridge Too Far Glory Platoon Full Metal Jacket Kelly's Heroes The Great Escape The Longest Day Guadalcanal Diary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TD Ryan2 314 Posted January 18, 2019 Saving Private Ryan is IMO, the unquestioned #1 - in a category all alone. The D-Day scene was the most jaw dropping war sequence ever made and nothing I have seen even comes close. May not be worthy of a "best ever" list but I enjoyed Dunkirk. And yeah, Band of Brothers is my all time favorite war series but doesn't qualify for this list either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iam90sbaby 2,125 Posted January 18, 2019 Nothing, but when someone says, "When guys talk about movies..." bascially telling me that since I am chick, I don't get the "Top 5 WAR movies" thread, when in fact, I do. Little foreshadowing of the next decade Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,080 Posted January 18, 2019 Mchale's navy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nzoner 936 Posted January 18, 2019 Too bad this movie isn't better known,great (based on a true story) movie and a great cast.Steve McQueen is Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,640 Posted January 18, 2019 What was the movie, came out around 2011 if I'm right, about the guy who wouldn't carry a gun, but was a medic and kept carrying guys over a cliff and going back? I think Clint Eastwood had something to do with that. And remember. But what's amazing is they actually had to edit out some of the heroics because people wouldn't believe it. It was a great book I know that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iam90sbaby 2,125 Posted January 18, 2019 What was the movie, came out around 2011 if I'm right, about the guy who wouldn't carry a gun, but was a medic and kept carrying guys over a cliff and going back? I think Clint Eastwood had something to do with that. And remember. But what's amazing is they actually had to edit out some of the heroics because people wouldn't believe it. It was a great book I know that. Hacksaw Ridge and that came out in 2016. I know its been a long 3 years for me too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,640 Posted January 19, 2019 Hacksaw Ridge and that came out in 2016. I know its been a long 3 years for me too. There ya go! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745 Posted January 19, 2019 I'm gonna have to throw a nomination to the great escape. Not exactly war in the shooting/battle sense, but a focking classic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,640 Posted January 19, 2019 I'm gonna have to throw a nomination to the great escape. Not exactly war in the shooting/battle sense, but a focking classic. Did they escape from the moon? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,200 Posted January 19, 2019 Saving Private Ryan is IMO, the unquestioned #1 - in a category all alone. The D-Day scene was the most jaw dropping war sequence ever made and nothing I have seen even comes close. I have never seen it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted January 19, 2019 It's hard for me to believe Saving Private Ryan is off of so many lists. Are you leaving it off because it's too obvious? Or did you genuinely not think that highly of it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites