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Jeff Lebowski · 08-30-2006, 01:56 AM

OK, things are too serious lately here on CG. Here is my attempt at a diversion. Name your top five war movies of all time. Here is my list (in order):

1) Saving Private Ryan

The gold standard.

2) Platoon

I was blown away by this movie when I first saw it. Great story, script, casting, etc. A very moving and thought-provoking film.

3) Thin Red Line

Some folks didn't like this, but I thought it was great. The part where they took the hill on Guadalcanal was classic.

4) Band of Brothers

Yeah, I know. It's not a movie, it's a series. But it was so well-done that I had to put it on the list. My only complaint was that it had some fairly boring filler material in places. Could have been shortened by a couple of hours. But exceptionally well-done overall.

5) The Deer Hunter

An oldie but goodie.

08-30-2006, 01:56 AM	#1
Jeff Lebowski Charon Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the heart of darkness (Provo) Posts: 9,564	Top five war movies OK, things are too serious lately here on CG. Here is my attempt at a diversion. Name your top five war movies of all time. Here is my list (in order): 1) Saving Private Ryan The gold standard. 2) Platoon I was blown away by this movie when I first saw it. Great story, script, casting, etc. A very moving and thought-provoking film. 3) Thin Red Line Some folks didn't like this, but I thought it was great. The part where they took the hill on Guadalcanal was classic. 4) Band of Brothers Yeah, I know. It's not a movie, it's a series. But it was so well-done that I had to put it on the list. My only complaint was that it had some fairly boring filler material in places. Could have been shortened by a couple of hours. But exceptionally well-done overall. 5) The Deer Hunter An oldie but goodie. __________________ "... the arc of the universe is long but it bends toward justice." Martin Luther King, Jr.