There were some good actors and good acting in Sink the Bismark, but the German lines were bad and badly done and the attempts at humor and humanity were of uneven quality. I love the movie, and have watched it three or four times as an adult because I love the story it tells. But in terms of being a quality movie, it doesn't measure up to the great ones.
Notable comedy war movies: Dr. Strangelove Good Morning, Vietnam Which Way to the Front? (w. Jerry Lewis) What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? (w. James Coburn, Carroll O'Connor, and Harry Morgan) Start The Revolution Without Me (w. Donald Sutherland and Gene Wilder)
cmv, Great call with The Bedford Incident. It's not in my top five, but it's a terrific movie that I think most people have never seen. I think it was a passion of Richard Widmark to get that on screen. Thanks for reminding me about it.
Fail Safe! I have been trying to remember that for a while. Its on my list of movies I will make my daughter watch when she gets into high school.
i cant believe there isnt more love for the Deer Hunter....or is it a case where people simply dont view it as a "war movie"?
I was glad to see Zulu make this thread... that is a movie that has held up magnificantly. 2. Private Ryan 3. She Wore a Yellow Ribbon 4. A Bridge Too Far 5. Full Metal Jacket 6. The Longest Day 7. Apocalpyse Now 8. The Bridge on the River Kwai 9. Glory 10. The Alamo (1960)
Wesser...the first movie that I thought about was The Alamo. I saw it in theater in 1960 and have probably seen it a couple of dozen times since then. One of my all time favorites. I'm a Texan through and through...I have always loved Texas history and lore. BUT, I don't believe you can put it in the top 5, 10, or even 20...as great war movies go, it has too many flaws.
This thread needs a boost, so I am going to add these: 1) Lawrence of Arabia-can't believe I left this out of the original list, my favorite movie of all time. Guess I consider it more a biography than a war movie, but it is a war movie. 2) All Quiet on the Western Front 3) Gone With the Wind 4) Casablanca 5) Henry V (1944)-great movie, best ever film adaptation of a Shakespere play (?) 6) African Queen 7) My FIL's favorite, Gunga Din
We Were Soldiers Once should be moved up the list in my opinion. Really loved that movie. Just hard for me to think of war movies right now since my son is currently over in Afghanistan.Keep all of our young people in your thoughts and prayers daily
