movie review
From Saving Private Ryan to 300, these military movies contemplate the complexities of war, the courage of soldiers and the many costs of conflict to all sides.
'Dunkirk' Changes the Game: One Year Later
Dunkirk isn’t your typical war movie, but it’s certainly Christopher Nolan at his best. It's been a little over a year since the release of this epic wartime masterpiece and it's time to dive into what made Dunkirk do so well at box offices around the world.
By Shandi Pace7 years ago in Serve
Best Military Movies 2018
The best military movies often share a set of similar themes. Some of the most popular in these films include sacrifice, loyalty, commitment, and perseverance. However, what sets the best apart from the rest is their ability to properly tell a unique story. Directors, writers, and actors in these war movies either effectively translate an incredible true story onto the big screen, or explore a less flashy topic from an entirely new perspective, creating a fresh, distinct message altogether. All of the movies below successfully accomplish one of these objectives, and are ones you need to see if you haven't already.
By Jesse Kinney7 years ago in Serve
Is Christopher Nolan’s ‘Dunkirk’ an Accurate Representation of History?
On July 21st, 2017, Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk hit theatres all over the world, starring multiple new and up-and-coming actors such as: Tom Hardy, Cillian Murphy, Mark Rylance, Harry Styles, and Kenneth Branagh. The story follows three different storylines taking place within the same time frame. Each storyline follows a different group of men who endure different areas of war, such as air, land, and sea. The movie tells the story of the Dunkirk evacuation during World War ll. However, most war-time movies often exaggerate for drama and entertainment. With Dunkirk being so new, it allows for interpretation since nobody has yet deemed it accurate or inaccurate. So, is Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk accurate to its time period?
By Pamela Taylor8 years ago in Serve
Best Military Movies of All Time
People love a hero. For generations, war movies have captured the imaginations of audiences and raked in earnings at the box office. Actors have earned legendary status from their performances in epic movies set in times of the Roman Conquest all the way to the modern military masterpieces.
By Eddie Wong8 years ago in Serve
Best Military Movies on Netflix You Should Watch. Top Story - May 2018.
Ah, military movies. There's something decidedly patriotic and thrilling about watching heroes in the military. Netflix, everyone's favorite streaming service, is already aware of this. That's why they regularly allow users to stream many of the best war movies ever made.
By Buddy Brown8 years ago in Serve
'Dunkirk' Movie Review
The true event that some may have never even have heard of before. 400,000 men risking their lives in order to return home safely. It's all about survival in those type of situations and unfortunately hundreds upon hundreds did not survive. During WWII located in Dunkirk, France was where all of this chaos went down and simply just watching the new 2017 film won't do you justice to gather all the information you need. However, Christopher Nolan does an extraordinary part of creating the story behind Dunkirk and trying to allow the viewers to grasp an understanding of what actually took place during this horrific catastrophe. One of the main reasons I even went to see the film was because singer/songwriter and now actor Harry Styles was in it. I have been a huge fan of Harry for quite a few years now and seeing him excel in so many different categories of fame is simply breathtaking. Not only does he already have such a large fan base but he works so hard and stays so humble during all his success that it makes you wonder how he really does it. Nolan didn't really even realize how popular Styles actually was before the auditions. He casted simply for his wonderful acting skills. I have seen Harry in concert with One Direction and it was such a drastic change to see him go from jumping around on stage singing his heart out to putting on a totally new form of himself on the big screen. Absolutely amazing work done by Harry and all the other cast members and crew. The great thing about having someone like Harry Styles in a movie like this is that you can reach to so many different audiences and draw in numerous sales. You combine young, talented celebrities with marvelous history, you are bound to get people anywhere from their teenage years to their senior years to watch the film. Utterly incredible casting on Nolan’s part, not only with Harry, but with other actors Fionn Whitehead, Tom Hardy, Jack Lowden, and Barry Keoghan. Another part of the film that drew me in was the different points of view that took place. You had the stories of the pilots in the air, the soldiers swimming with all their might to reach the shore safely, and you had the sailors out in the water looking for any stragglers left behind. This take on the event of the film is what made it more interesting to find out what happens in each part at the end. The scenic views of the beach and the graphics behind all the boat attacks were truly amazing to watch. Knowing that these events really took place was something even harder to understand. When the soldiers finally reach shore it's magnificent to see the look on their faces that all their hard work has finally paid off. Losing men along the way is always difficult but in the end you come to realize that life is just taking its course. The soldiers learn not only to fend for themselves but to be a helping hand to others around them. You can't all fit on one single boat, but you work together to find room for everyone somewhere else. It's when you work as a team that great things happen. After it all, you can tell the world your story of how you survived and that's what Nolan’s movie Dunkirk did beautifully.
By Chalee Durand8 years ago in Serve
Truth, Lies, & Action In The 'Green Zone'
With the team up of star Matt Damon and director Paul Greengrass having proven successful with The Bourne Supremacy and The Bourne Ultimatum, it perhaps isn't surprising that the two would team-up again so soon after what was initially seen as the final film in the Bourne franchise. What the pair made was a film that dealt with many of the same themes of distrust and questionable US government motives. The difference? This one was set firmly in the recent past in the immediate aftermath of the 2003 invasion of Iraq. That film was Green Zone and the results were compelling.
By Matthew Kresal8 years ago in Serve
Oscars Countdown: 'Dunkirk'
Dunkirk takes a less is more approach to the often-glamorized war genre, foregoing over the top heroics for a gritty survival experience. The film’s consistent sense of realism contains just about all of its appeal because, to be honest, this is a pretty boring movie. A filmmaking style capable of great suspense is let down by shallow, forgettable characters. This is a tough one to love or hate, leaving Dunkirk with a mysteriously mediocre result. I will now attempt to review something that isn’t interesting enough to praise, but also not bad enough to make fun of. Happy Oscar season, everyone.
By Mike Charest8 years ago in Serve
