We Were Soldiers

Title: We Were Soldiers

Rating: R

Starring: Mel Gibson, Madeleine Stowe, Greg Kinnear, Sam Elliott, Chris Klein, Keri Russell, Barry Pepper

Year of Release: 2002

Studio: Paramount

Back of the Box:
    Mel Gibson and Randall Wallace, the star and writer of Braveheart, reunite for this action-packed war movie that features explosive battle sequences, thrilling aerial photography and unforgettable military heroes who fought for their country, their loved ones and their freedom.
    The year is 1965 and America is at war with North Vietnam. Commanding the air cavalry is Lt. Col. Hal Moore (Gibson), a born leader committed to his troops. His target: the la Drang Valley, called "The Valley of Death." As Moore prepares for one of the most violent battles in U.S. history, he delivers a stirring promise to his soldiers and their families: "I will leave no man behind...dead or alive. We will all come home together."
    The heroic true story of commitment, courage and sacrifice also stars Madeleine Stowe, Greg Kinnear, Sam Elliot, Chris Klein, Keri Russell and Barry Pepper, We Were Soldiers is "a must-see film for our time and all time!"*

*Bill Zwecker, FOX-TV

Notes: This movie is based on the book We Were Soldiers Once...And Young by Lt. Gen. Harold G. Moore (Ret.). This movie marks the second project between Mel Gibson and Randall Wallace, the first was Braveheart.

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thoughts: liked that they didn't portray enemy as stupid mindless killers, good performances from Mel Gibson, Greg Kinnear, and Barry Pepper. Good direction - rough in battle smooth in not, blood on screen.

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