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To: BigSkyFreeper

Read this review,
http://www.debbieschlussel.com/archives/2006/10/weekend_box_off_27.html ,
then decide if you want to see it.

For my money, "The Great Raid" is the best WWII movie to be made recently.


69 posted on 10/21/2006 2:14:28 AM PDT by Uriah_lost (We've got enough youth, how about a "fountain of smart")
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To: Uriah_lost

Saw it. Liked it, sort of. Too disjointed in its story telling for my liking. BTW, this story (following the three men after the flag raising) was done before in the 50's or early 60's I believe. Anyway, wish Clint had spent more time on Iwo and spent more time with the three "that didn't make it", showing us stuff to explain Ira Hayes broke down when he met Mike's mom and why he was so tormented. Could have been a contender.


71 posted on 10/21/2006 3:18:31 AM PDT by Tarnsman
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To: Uriah_lost
Good morning.
"For my money, "The Great Raid" is the best WWII movie to be made recently."

Both for the tale and the craftsmanship in my mind, though "Band of Brothers" is right up there with it.

Michael Frazier
126 posted on 10/21/2006 10:19:07 AM PDT by brazzaville (no surrender no retreat, well, maybe retreat's ok)
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To: Uriah_lost

"Battlegound" and "Stalag 17" are my all-time favorite WWII flicks. Bought both of them on DVD at Wal-Mart about a year ago.


127 posted on 10/21/2006 10:26:25 AM PDT by BigSkyFreeper (Karl Rove you magnificent bastard!)
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