It almost felt like I was in America again ...
This phrase reminded me of an old, but immensely timely, song by Carman ... America Again
I've seen it twice. Each time at the end of the movie the audience was silent and respectful.
I will probably see it a couple more times before its run ends.
28% on the Tomatometer, but that doesn’t necessarily mean anything. The biggest complaint I read about the movie was that the SEALs are portrayed as people without personality flaws (”so we never really get to know who they are”). I don’t know if that’s a fair critique or not. I’ll be going to see the film on Wednesday.
Does anyone think the anti-American scum bags in Hollywood will learn anything from this?
Or do you think they will continue to churn out dishonest garbage like Redacted?
I’ll say it again, the media in this country is our number one biggest enemy. That includes Hollywood!
I made the horrid mistake of watching the IFS Awards last evening (Spirit Awards...for independent films; their own little Oscar show). It was hosted by that idiot, Seth Rogan.
I say I watched it, but in truth, I could only stomach a little bit of it and turned it off before they had even so much as awarded a single Spirit Award.
Why? Seems Rogan just had to drop the F-bomb in virtually every other sentence. Totally gratuitously, I must add. Of course the audience of glitterati howled their approval every time.
The sickness of Hollywood is on full display. That culture, that town needs a serious housecleaning. It was disgusting, and believe me....I’m no prude or innocent.
It almost felt like I was in America again ...
This phrase reminded me of an old, but immensely timely, song by Carman ... America Again
I’d like some feedback on blood, gore, for the squeamish.
I’d like to see it, but others are reluctant.
I wonder if this will be screened at the White House?
I’ve only seen the previews for AoV, but I wondered, would it not be disadvantageous to have Seal practices widely publicized?
“In the theater in which my wife and I watched it we spotted several older gents and couples who sat in their seats and silently wept as the credits rolled. It was sacred.”
Sounds like he was in the same theater as we were! We watched this movie with 20 of our closest friends, a group which refers to itself as the “Old Goats” all parents of active duty Navy, Marine Corps and Army officers.
It was a sobering experience, and as the author states, “God bless America, our warriors who protect her, and those involved with this movie. Amen.”
Over $9 million on Friday....Saturday numbers are not out yet. It’s an astounding first day but the proof will be in next week’s numbers.
Excellent replies all!
One reason why I click on FR several times a day!
On a side note, the SEALs are now in the cross hairs of the Diversity Police. There are not enough blacks in their ranks for them to pass muster.
Being the best of the best is evidently “racist” to the “liberal” crowd if blacks are not proportionately represented in the same percentages as in the general population.
Just another front of cultural Marxism in the war to destroy this great nation.
Experienced the same thing, although it was difficult to tell who else had tears in their eyes through my own blurry ones.
As the list of those SEALS lost since 9-11-01 scrolled up the screen, not a single person moved. Could hear the sniffling pretty well....
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Of course the conservatives have been taught only to shriek their howls of disapproval, while the left just sits there and tut tuts so they can pretend to moral superiority. But destroying any lefty is as easy as asking the right questions. EG; “Would you want your children to be more like the SEALs or Seth Rogan?”
I watched the movie yesterday with my family. My wife took it kind of hard because our oldest has just recently deployed to Afghaniland. Even though our son isn’t in the SEALS or any other special forces unit, he is an infantryman and the possibility to be killed is great. I think the narration at the end about living your life to the fullest was inspiring. The other thing I wondered was when the final scene was taking place in Mexico was that is the place our troops need to be, clearing out the murdurous scum there. As for Afghanistan, bomb it to the ground and remove our troops, it aint worth another drop of American blood in my opinion.
I watched the movie yesterday with my family. My wife took it kind of hard because our oldest has just recently deployed to Afghaniland. Even though our son isn’t in the SEALS or any other special forces unit, he is an infantryman and the possibility to be killed is great. I think the narration at the end about living your life to the fullest was inspiring. The other thing I wondered was when the final scene was taking place in Mexico was that is the place our troops need to be, clearing out the murdurous scum there. As for Afghanistan, bomb it to the ground and remove our troops, it aint worth another drop of American blood in my opinion.
Actor Stephen Baldwin & CEO Kevin McCullough, principals of XtreMEDIA (http://www.X3Media.net), a New York City based media company, are speaking out in defense of this weekend’s “Act of Valor” movie produced by Bandito Bros., and distributed by Relativity Media.
New York, NY (PRWEB) February 24, 2012
Responding to attacks largely from voices on the political left, by pundits and writers who have by most measure not seen the film, Actor Stephen Baldwin & CEO Kevin McCullough, principals of XtreMEDIA (http://www.X3Media.net), a New York City based media company, are speaking out in defense of this weekend’s “Act of Valor” movie produced by Bandito Bros., and distributed by Relativity Media.
“For bloggers, opinion writers, and journalists who have seen only the trailer to label this film ‘propaganda’ or ‘pro-war’ or anything of that ilk, is irresponsible and absurd,” said CEO/Principal Kevin McCullough. “It is first and foremost an amazing piece of entertainment, followed by a close second as a resounding statement of honor towards those who do these dangerous jobs to keep us free.”
“The makers of this film, made this film, because they really haven’t felt good about how the military has been depicted in Hollywood in 30-40 years,” said Stephen Baldwin, President/Principal. “One of the major things we attempt to do through our radio show (Baldwin/McCullough *LIVE*) is to do anything we can to show support for our troops.” “The filmmaker’s Q & A following the screening was also very telling. Their primary motivation for making this apolitical movie about the life of Navy Seals was primarily to pay honor and tribute to the sacrifice these extraordinary individuals make in order for all the rest of us to walk around free.” added McCullough.
“This story is a story that is all about the brotherhood of being Navy Seals,” said Baldwin, “This film had me riveted on the edge of my seat, and I’m an actor!”
Stephen Baldwin & Kevin McCullough are not being compensated for any of the public relations and media attention they have generated towards the opening of this film.
“This is a passion for us, my brother in law is active duty Navy being deployed in F18s directly into the dangers we face today,” surmised McCullough. “For the political, theological, or cultural left to attempt to destroy this apolitical story by a secret whispering campaign of disdain, is in a word, un-American.”
To ALL,
On the 22nd of February, the US Supreme Court heard arguments about the Stolen Valor Act. I truly hope that every justice gets a complimentary DVD of this movie ASAP.
I suspect that the number of fake SEALs is going to go through the roof. The VeriSeal organization has long been getting 200 fakes for every real SEAL they verify.
America needs the Stolen Valor Act to nail these scum.