All around a good war film, that could have been better -- but I'm not complaining. 8/10

Rating: 7/10 (2 March 2002)

We Were Soldiers may very well be put in the category of, "Oh no, not another war movie." Which is a shame, because beneath some of the commonness of the film, is a film that has some brilliantly poignant moments of triumph and sacrifice.
This is no Black Hawk Down. But where Black Hawk Down had breath-taking direction, and flawless execution -- We Were Soldiers has heart. You feel for each and everyone of these soldiers; and their wives; and their children. These are men who made the ultimate sacrifice, and We Were Soldiers honors them wonderfully.
Not a WONDERFUL film -- but a film that deserves to be seen for the story -- and the strong acting by its stars.