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1.Patton (Two-Disc Collector's Edition) starring: George C. Scott, Karl Malden, Stephen Young, Michael Strong, Carey Loftin directed by: Franklin J. Schaffner May 23, 2006
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First let me say that I loved the acting and George C. Scott provided one of the greatest acting performances in a film. However, this movie is flawed, fatally flawed, when it comes to the real Patton. Yes, much is true, but much is from the perspective of a man, that we now know since his death and the availability of his writings, hated Patton. That person was the technical consultant on this movie and his name is General Omar Bradley. Without wishing to get into arguments on whom was right or wrong in a given situation since they were both typical generals and therefore prim a donas, the one-sided perspective in this movie always leaves a bad taste in my mouth. For example, Bradley hated Montgomery as much as Patton and would speak it but we never see this in the movie since Bradley ... Read More

2.A Bridge Too Far starring: Dirk Bogarde, James Caan, Michael Caine, Sean Connery, Denholm Elliott October 21, 1998
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Nice reproduction. It was originally filmed in great quality. Not real sure if the Blue-ray version is that much better. I viewed it on a 720p 42" LCD. But the price made it worth it.

3.Midway (Collector's Edition) starring: Charlton Heston, Henry Fonda, Edward Albert, James Coburn, Glenn Ford directed by: Jack Smight, Laurent Bouzereau October 30, 2001
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This is the only movie about the epic battle of Midway which means that its the one that you'll have to watch to get any taste about this incredible pivotal turning point in the war in the Pacific. What can I say? You get some great performances from excellent actors like Henry Fonda. There's a melodramatic father and son plot between Heston and a young Edward Arnold over his Japanese girlfriend. Historical figures are played by up and coming or known actors. A documentary type feel for both the Japanese and American timelines which works to some extent. *A pastiche of footage from other sources which the filmakers used to 'fill in the gaps' in the plot with an acceptable but sometimes inauthentic feel. You've seen this footage in other movies. ... Read More

4.Battle of the Bulge starring: Henry Fonda, Robert Shaw, Robert Ryan, Dana Andrews, George Montgomery directed by: Ken Annakin May 03, 2005
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Well as a former US Army Tanker, I am writing this from that view. I had the privilege of serving with good soldiers, who on one occassion watched this movie together, as a company. The critisicm never ended. I do like the actors in this movie, but the background, tactics and overall unit organizations shown in this picture, were pitiful. I can understand the equipment that had to be used to film this picture, but the dialogue could of been much more based on military reality. I feel that all the sides protrayed in this picture were not done proper justice. They were protrayed as a bunch of amatuers, fighting a war, like hollywood amatuers playing at war. This picture was put together like a bunch of pix up stix, that were put up half way and forgotten.

5.Tora! Tora! Tora! (Two-Disc Collector's Edition) starring: Martin Balsam, Sô Yamamura, Jason Robards, Joseph Cotten, Tatsuya Mihashi directed by: Kinji Fukasaku, Richard Fleischer, Toshio Masuda May 23, 2006
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TORA! TORA! TORA! is the Japanese signal to attack and this epic film co-produced by American & Japanese interests shows both sides of the story as it builds to the climatic attack on Pearl Harbor which ultimately brought America into WWII. The film does a terrific job of alternating back and forth between the Japanese and American stories so that the viewer gains a good understanding of the circumstances on each side as well as the sequence of events leading up to the attack. The story, by most accounts almost documentary like, is very accurate in depicting the mistakes made by the U.S. military in being caught off guard but it could have been much worse had any of the aircraft carriers been in port which were the real Japanese targets, knowing they had to try to defuse America's air superiority in ... Read More

6.Battle of Britain starring: Harry Andrews, Michael Caine, Trevor Howard, Curd Jürgens, Ian McShane directed by: Guy Hamilton May 20, 2003
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The TV picture was awesome. Lots of action with great action. What also really impressed me was the sound, If you are a World War II movie fan, then this is a must addition to your library. I purchased this picture as a gift for my son who lives and works in Thailand. I was concerned that it wouldn't play on his Play Station 3 Japanese unit. FYI it worked just fine.

7.Twelve O'Clock High (Special Edition) starring: Gregory Peck, Hugh Marlowe, Gary Merrill, Millard Mitchell, Dean Jagger directed by: Henry King June 05, 2007
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Twelve O'Clock High is one of my all time favorite movies. A great lesson on leadership styles. Many other everyday lessons in working with and for people. Great movie with tremendous acting.

8.In Harm's Way starring: John Wayne, Kirk Douglas, Patricia Neal, Tom Tryon, Paula Prentiss directed by: Otto Preminger May 22, 2001
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A classic match up of John Wayne, Kirk Douglas with a five star supporting cast. This, and the action a suspence of the early days of World War Two, make it unforgetable.

9.The Great Escape (2-Disc Collector's Set) starring: Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough, James Donald, Charles Bronson directed by: John Sturges May 18, 2004
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I ordered this for my dad's birthday, thinking it would be something he would like and something that I would have no interest in. My brother watched it with him, and then told me that it was really good and that I should watch it. So I did. I was very pleasantly surprised - I am not into war-type, adrenaline-laden, "guy" movies, but, even though this could easily fit into any of those categories, I still found it very enjoyable! Suspense, excitement and drama are balanced with enough character development and ordinary "human moments" to make a very well-made, well-acted movie with memorable characters, touching moments, Steve McQueen's unforgettable motorcycle chase, and, of course, The Great Escape! Highly recommended for anyone who likes good movies, genre notwithstanding.

10.The Dirty Dozen starring: Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine, Charles Bronson, Jim Brown, John Cassavetes directed by: Robert Aldrich May 03, 2005
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It's an old-fashioned war movie in the best sense of that phrase! Lee Marvin had a presence like no other! Not a very sentimental or romantic picture, and the action stuff is dated, indeed! But enjoyable to watch.

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