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Best War Movie of All Time

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Svpernaut, Mar 7, 2006.

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Best war movie of all time?

  1. Platoon

    7 vote(s)
    6.9%

  2. Saving Private Ryan

    26 vote(s)
    25.7%

  3. Glory

    10 vote(s)
    9.9%

  4. The Great Escape

    5 vote(s)
    5.0%

  5. Full Metal Jacket

    15 vote(s)
    14.9%

  6. Deer Hunter

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  7. Black Hawk Down

    5 vote(s)
    5.0%

  8. Thin Red Line

    3 vote(s)
    3.0%

  9. Apocalypse Now

    19 vote(s)
    18.8%

  10. Other

    11 vote(s)
    10.9%
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  1. Svpernaut

    Svpernaut Member

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    As a huge fan of war movies I thought this could be an interesting topic... I wish their war more great war movies of late, like there were in the 60s and 70s. Anyway, here is the list I've managed to come up with but I've also given you the option for "Other" just tell us what "Other" is would ya?
     
    #1 Svpernaut, Mar 7, 2006
  2. SwoLy-D

    SwoLy-D Member

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    You know you need a poll, "newb" ! ( <- first time I said that word)
    I MUST copy your post... you forgot to click "Yes, post a poll with this thread" option, you "newb"!

    PLATOON.
     
    #2 SwoLy-D, Mar 7, 2006
  3. MadMax

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    if we're calling Glory a war movie, then I'm going Glory. among my favorite movies of any genre.
     
    #3 MadMax, Mar 7, 2006
  4. Cesar^Geronimo

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    "Apocalypse Now" absolutely rules them all
     
    #4 Cesar^Geronimo, Mar 7, 2006
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    I agree, although i'm much more partial to patton
     
    #5 pradaxpimp, Mar 7, 2006
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    The Bridge on the River Kwai
     
    #6 oomp, Mar 7, 2006
  7. Svpernaut

    Svpernaut Member

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    I voted for The Great Escape... as much as I love Saving Private Ryan and the newer war flicks I've loved The Great Escape every since I was a little kid.

    Some of my others that aren't listed are, Tora! Tora! Tora!, The Patriot, We Were Soldiers, Schindler's List, Patton, The Great Raid, The Bridge On the River Kwai, 30 Seconds Over Tokyo, The Pianist and Good Morning Vietnam.
     
    #7 Svpernaut, Mar 7, 2006
  8. Sishir Chang

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    Glory is one of my favorite movies but as I'm not sure if I would call it the greatest war movie of all time. Some of the other great war movies I would consider not on your lists are:
    Patton
    Tora Tora Tora
    All Quiet on the Western Front
    Das Boot
     
    #8 Sishir Chang, Mar 7, 2006
  9. Manny Ramirez

    Manny Ramirez The Music Man

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    "Full Metal Jacket" is my pick but I am biased towards Kubrick movies. Another great Kubrick war movie is "Paths of Glory" with Kirk Douglas.
     
    #9 Manny Ramirez, Mar 7, 2006
  10. Svpernaut

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    All great flicks, I saw Patton again recently and had forgotten just how good it really was.
     
    #10 Svpernaut, Mar 7, 2006
  11. MR. MEOWGI

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    All war movies are the same. ZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
     
    #11 MR. MEOWGI, Mar 7, 2006
  12. Svpernaut

    Svpernaut Member

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    Kind of like your posts.... worthlessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss.

    :p
     
    #12 Svpernaut, Mar 7, 2006
  13. macalu

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    N/M, i see that Patton wasn't a choice.
     
    #13 macalu, Mar 7, 2006
  14. Svpernaut

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    You can file Patton under "Other"... there are only 10 inputs for the poll :(
     
    #14 Svpernaut, Mar 7, 2006
  15. Rocketman95

    Rocketman95 Hangout Boy

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    I voted Glory, even though The Thin Red Line is very underrated.
     
    #15 Rocketman95, Mar 7, 2006
  16. Deuce

    Deuce Context & Nuance

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    Full Metal Jacket.
     
    #16 Deuce, Mar 7, 2006
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    I'm with Manny, Kubrick is the best of the best in movies IMO..

    Full Metal Jacket for me
     
    #17 Davidoff, Mar 7, 2006
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    Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb.
     
    #18 the futants, Mar 7, 2006
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    Most Realistic/Best Action: Saving Private Ryan
    Best Story: Glory/Platoon
    Funniest: Full Metal Jacket
     
    #19 The Real Shady, Mar 7, 2006
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    The Eagle Has Landed
    MASH
    Catch 22
    Casablanca
    The Birdmen
     
    #20 mc mark, Mar 7, 2006
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