Leadership 101

Rating: 10/10 (3 August 2004)

Awesome film. I was skeptical of Mel Gibson playing an American hero at first---that is, until I saw the movie. Arguably, the best parts of the movie are when young officers are being trained as leaders not just officers by the moral centre of the movie, Lt. Colonel Hal Moore, who is played by Mel Gibson. There are two very good speeches in the film: No one gets left behind, and second, Using Helicopters in War. Moore's leadership in battle is also captivating as he exhorts his men to keep their composure under fire in numerous scenes. Truly an inspirational film of what it means to be a real leader in this age of anti-heroes. If you're feeling down and discouraged and are in need of an emotional lift, this is the film to see.