Saddening war movie.

Rating: Null/10 (30 December 2002)

I have read the comments page for the movie THE PATRIOT, and I cannot help but notice that all of the negative disparaging remarks are made from most people living outside the United States who have the balls to complain about the film's patriotic nature. The WE WERE SOLDIERS comment page is not much different. There are many people who have the balls to come right out and say that this movie is utter trash. This movie is anything but.

The film is very graphic and has a very disturbing sense to it. You all can say what you want about this movie, but I think it is great. There are some very gruesome segments which made me cringe and think to myself how much I never want to experience the horrors of war. And if you thought BLACK HAWK DOWN was a graphic movie, this movie is far worse. The only difference is that this movie takes it's time in developing a story before rushing into the battle.
The cast is all-star: Mel Gibson, Greg Kinnear, Sam Elliot, Chris Klein, Barry Pepper, Madeline Stowe, and many others. There is a most shocking scene between Barry Pepper while he is trying to rescue a fellow soldier who has been badly burned. So, trust me, this movie is not for the weak of stomach. This movie is not really worthy of an Oscar award, but it is worth your time. If you enjoy this movie (which I don't see how anyone would be able to seriously be able to watch it in happy glee) but if you like it as a war movie, then you might want to check out WINDTALKERS. I recommend that you check this one out.
WE WERE SOLDIERS gets 5/5.