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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.
Old School War Movies Every Recruit Needs to Watch
There's no shortage of good war movies, from the likes of the more well-known crowds like Saving Private Ryan and Letters from Iwo Jima, to more less frequented titles, such as The Hunt for Red October and Good Morning, Vietnam, there's a vast array of names to choose from when in the mood for some patriotic entertainment. Especially if you're a newly minted recruit, or even a longtime veteran, these following war films lend credence to the brotherly bond so attributed to the battlefields of old, and how this firm familiarity between soldiers seemingly outlasts the test of time. This is one of the many benefits of being an army recruiter, talking good old war stories to the youth, exhibiting the qualities of a natural born leader, and identifying with the quintessential essence of the warrior in your heart.
By Salvador Lorenz8 years ago in Serve
Movie Review: '12 Strong'
The story of the Horse Soldiers of Afghanistan in the wake of the September 11th attack is pretty damn remarkable. As told in 12 Strong, 12 American soldiers became the first American soldiers to hit back at al Qaeda by riding horses over some of the roughest terrain on the planet and taking the fight to the enemy in a way that hadn’t been seen since Roosevelt and The Rough Riders.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Serve
Review: By Dawn's Early Light (1990)
The Cold War and the ever-looming threat of nuclear war between the United States and the Soviet Union inspired many works of its time. These included films that explored just how a nuclear war might begin with such classic 1960s films as Stanley Kubrick's dark comedy Dr. Strangelove and the more serious Fail Safe. Coming at the tail end of the Cold War in 1990 between the fall of the Berlin Wall and the break up of the Soviet Union, HBO's By Dawn's Early Light was the last triumphant grasp of that sub-genre of Cold War storytelling as it told a gripping tale of potential Armageddon on the edge of peace.
By Matthew Kresal8 years ago in Serve
Military Movies That Deserve a Sequel in 2018
War movies can be one of the most successful genres at the box office and critically. Americans love seeing the tales of heroism in war played out on the big screen. While most military movies are based on true stories or real-life events there are also many fictional movies as well. While it would be difficult to create sequels about the true stories, the fictional characters can be revisited. Here are ten military movies that deserve a sequel.
By Kevin Simpson8 years ago in Serve
Best Military Documentaries on Netflix You Should Watch Right Now
In a world of declining cable subscribers and increasing streaming service subscribers, Netflix is still the leader in the industry with over 109 million subscribers worldwide. With plenty of titles, including original programming, to choose from, viewers often struggle to pick something to watch. If you're a fan of military films and documentaries, Netflix has no shortage of options. These are the best military documentaries on Netflix.
By Jacob Schneider8 years ago in Serve
The Best Military Movies of 2017
2017 marked a year that was filled with dazzling movies from every genre imaginable—including military movies and war movies. If you're like many vets or families of veterans, watching excellent war movies and miniseries can make you feel a bit proud or even feel like someone out in Hollywood might understand you a bit better.
By Riley Raul Reese8 years ago in Serve
Best Prisoner of War Films of All Time
It's finally time. To stand, to escape, to prosper; whatever it may be that drives them, the prisoners of war epitomized among the following war movies take charge like never before. When it comes to crafting a true story on the silver screen, or simply engineering your own fiction on the imprisonment of soldiers, humanity itself is by far the most poignant theme that must be expressed throughout.
By Donald Gray8 years ago in Serve
Best War Movies Streaming Right Now. Top Story - December 2017.
Streaming services are all the rage for movie and TV nowadays. Most people are subscribers of at least one streaming service, if not multiple (I am). Naturally, these streaming services, whether they be Netflix or Amazon, have a wide array of film genres to chose from.
By Nathaniel Channing III8 years ago in Serve
Best Military Comedies of All Time
Military life is something that you have to see in order to fully understand, and in many cases, people assume it's all drama and tears. Anyone who's dealt with the military can tell you that most of the time, this is true—but not always.
By Peter Dill8 years ago in Serve
Best War Documentaries Of All Time. Top Story - November 2017.
There's something to be said about a good documentary—particularly if it's about the horrors of war. The right filmmaker and crew can turn history into a hard-hitting glimpse into the real hearts and souls of men who went to war.
By Donald Gray8 years ago in Serve
