We were Soldiers

Rating: 8/10 (28 April 2005)

"We Were Soldiers," stars Mel Gibson as Lt. Col. Hal Moore and was directed by Randall Wallace; A great American War film, filled with action, adventure, love and war. In this film Mel Gibson leads the very first group of some 400 American men into a hot zone where 2,000 North Vietnamese soldiers are waiting. During this battle excessive gun fights, devotion of friendship, and love was shown. This movie is different from other Vietnam War films. It shows the emotional battle of war not only in battle, but for the loved ones waiting in anticipation back at home; praying and longing to see there loved ones once more. Madeleine Stowe (Julie Moore), as Gibson's (Lt. Col. Hal Moore) wife played a crucial part in this film; waiting everyday for that yellow cab, and that one letter, that one letter that says; "were sorry, for the loss of your loved one." Instead of letting the wives of the honored men see that yellow cab pull up in front of their house, Gibson's wife and friend decide to deliver the messages themselves. Not only is this movie an action filled, dramatic war film, but it also tells a story of a brave young photographer (Joe Galloway) who captured actual images of what really happened, who eventually wrote a book on what drama he had experienced.