The best of the Best of WWII movies!!!

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	• They Were Expendable John Wayne, Montgomery Warner Home Video, 2007 average customer review:based on 62 reviews view larger image
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The Role of the PT Boat

If John Wayne were alive today he would be 101 years old. He was not allowed to join the service during WWII despite his effort to do so due to a previous injury. He certainly made up for it with spirit and a continuous string of movies telling the stories of fighting men in our service. He even received a special award for doing so. They Were Expendable is another very entertaining movie, that shows the role of PT boat's in the Pacific and the men who were associated with their operations. Decorated veterans are in this film. This movie has heart and soul.

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One of the best

It is difficult to say anything more that has not already been said regarding this, one of my all-time favorite movies. But, forgive my additional " 2 cents worth," just to say that this is one of the few movies that actually inspires me to carry on in difficult times, and to persevere. If I am down in the dumps, or feeling sorry for myself, I slip this one in the dvd player. Sounds corny perhaps, but it's true.
I am a great John Ford fan, and I believe this to be one of his best films; often underrated, or even ignored by film critics. To me, it is at least equal, if not superior to "The Searchers", or "The Quiet Man."
Robert Montgomery carries this film, with an understated performance that implies great strength of character, and leadership ability. The entire cast is superb.
It is a shame that this movie seems to be rarely shown on TV; perhaps it is partly due to it's length, but I attribute to sheer ignorance. Maybe this will change; AMC just ran "Bataan,", with Robert Taylor, etc., a movie I hadn't seen for over 20 years.
If you are not even a war movie, or World War II buff, but just enjoy quality filmaking that should last forever, you need to experience this example of the art.

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The best of the Best of WWII movies!!!

I just sat down to rewatch this war movie & it has to be one of my top 3 favorites. This has so much going for it on so many levels. The start always brings tears to my eyes when it's announced at the dance that the Japanese have just bombed Pearl Harbor & then the Philippine band breaks out singing "My Country Tis of Thee" as a salute to their defenders. The interaction of all the actors is great. This is one movie I feel John Wayne shows a real spark for his female co-star---Donna Reed is some classy woman & he knows it. They go well together. I sure like Mr. Montgomery in this role. Also, John Ford put such realism & detail into everything---the shadows of the characters in the tunnels of Bataan is quite effective. Also, showing how young two of the sailors were shows he knew his subject. Everytime I see this outstanding movie I seem to see something I hadn't see before. This also makes me appreciate the hard work the navy has always done. A CLASSIC MOVIE!

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they were expendable

I believe that this was one of the best war movies ever made. it is understandable that this was a flag waver, because it was made during the war. it does however show an honest depiction of how our forces were totally unprepared to fight the Japanese during the first few months of WW-II. even when we abandoned them and left them without ammunition and supplies, our troops showed a tenacity,a willingness to give everything and dignity in defeat. This movie shows a spirit that i believe still exists in the American psyche.The dry military humor is right on the mark, and the action scenes are outstanding considering the era that the movie was made. i recommend this film to anyone who is interested in learning about the early defeats we suffered in World War II. and how our troops fought a heroic holding action until our forces could regroup.

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Supplies are dwindling. Troops are hopelessly outnumbered. But even in defeat there is victory. The defenders of the Philippines ? including PT-boat skippers John Brickley (Robert Montgomery) and Rusty Ryan (John Wayne) will give the U.S. war effort time to regroup after the devastation of Pearl Harbor. Director John Ford's World War II tale knows its battle-scarred topic firsthand. Montgomery was himself a Pacific PT-boat commander and a valorous Bronze Star recipient. Ford filmed the Academy Award?-winning* documentary Battle of Midway. And Wayne creates a portrait of patriotic resolve as only he can. They Were Expendable salutes all who expended themselves during some of the war's bleakest hours. Director John Ford's World War II tale knows its battle-scarred topic firsthand. Montgomery was himself a Pacific PT-boat commander and a valorous Bronze Star recipient. Ford filmed the Academy Award -winning* documentary Battle of Midway. And Wayne creates a portrait of patriotic resolve as only he can. They Were Expendable salutes all who expended themselves during some of the war's bleakest hours.Running Time: 135 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: WESTERN/MISC. Rating: NR UPC: 012569798625 Manufacturer No: 79862

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