We Were American Heros, We Were Winners

Rating: 4/10 (3 August 2002)

I didn't like We Were Soldiers that much. The American patriotism shines through almost everywhere. Now patriotism isn't necessarily a bad thing but in this case it's very misplaced. The movie doesn't show the course of events in the proper way. As a matter of fact it appears as if America did indeed win the Vietnam War. Ok there are some small hints of failure at the end of We Were Soldiers but they are hidden between the lines and one could get the impression the purpose of the movie is to bring the so called heros of Vietnam War to late fame. C'mon guys...is that really necessary? If you want to praise your soldiers go ahead but a movie that's shown in theaters is hardly the right way to do so.
Avoid if you're not American...this movie feels like a punch in the face of good taste.