February 8, 2008
I barely remember this one, but I liked it because Paxton was in it.
Amy Madigan, Bill Paxton, Donal Logue
True story of Army man John Paul Vann, whose military success provided him the fulfillment he never found in his personal life.
DVD Release Date: January 5, 1999
Stats: 33 reviews
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November 21, 2008Worst Vietnam war movie ever!!!! The New York post says: "more powerful than Apocalypse Now" Thats totaly bullshit!!! the person who said that most have been nuts.
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August 25, 2008What happened in the movie is what happens in reality. People mix their own feelings with the facts of the matter. People wanted the war to continue because of selfish interests. I guess the soldier made his point and made up for what he lost in teh family.
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July 8, 2008Review will be written when/if re-watched (Probability: Zero).
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November 1, 2007Having read the other reviews of this movie, I guess I'd have to defer to those who read the book this is based on and those who actually served in Vietnam as to its historical accuracy. As to the movie itself, though, I was pleasantly surprised. Generally, even the best made-for...( read more)
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February 12, 2007this is by far the best movie on the vietnam war, a true story at the heart of a lie, and if you have enough patience read the book.
You will not be desapointed by this one,
the story, the scenery, the romance, the bright shining lie sold be the governement at the time, all is...( read more)
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