Movie Theater Just got done watching Lone Surviver...
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When I go to see a move I want to be so involved in the character and the message that I don't recognize or care who the actor is. Tonight I saw Marcus not Mark and I got the message Lima Charlie. I left with the proper emotional response and respect that the men the movie portrayed deserve. For me $9.50 well spent.
Sully
Sully
Just got done watching Lone Surviver...
That's not a review. It's not even a command review. It's just a command.
Was there a lot of jingoism?
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In my opinion, and that's just what it is, my opinion, Marcus Luttrell did a good job telling the story. He was also listed in the credits a couple of times beside his actual acting role. Who ever did the directing did a good job. The other actors INCLUDING Mark W. did good work as well. I didn't agree with all the colorful language. But I also understand reality. I don't know about their political directions. But as a whole, I thought it was a good job all around. I particularly liked the photos of the real teams involved at the very end.
My baby daughter and her husband won some free tickets for use THIS WEEKEND. Something about part of the proceeds for this weekend went to the "Wounded Warrior Project". So I paid for my wife and I to have supper and they wouldn't let us pay for the tickets.
Let me take a minute to add something else. I am NOT a Seal Team member, Green Beret, Marine Scout Sniper or Army Ranger. My opinion is that of an old man that doesn't get out very often. In fact the last time I was actually in a theater was the first week of August 1996. I remember that because 2 weeks later I was operated on and they took half my right lung.
My bottom line is this: It's worth a ticket. See the movie if you like shoot um up flicks.
My baby daughter and her husband won some free tickets for use THIS WEEKEND. Something about part of the proceeds for this weekend went to the "Wounded Warrior Project". So I paid for my wife and I to have supper and they wouldn't let us pay for the tickets.
Let me take a minute to add something else. I am NOT a Seal Team member, Green Beret, Marine Scout Sniper or Army Ranger. My opinion is that of an old man that doesn't get out very often. In fact the last time I was actually in a theater was the first week of August 1996. I remember that because 2 weeks later I was operated on and they took half my right lung.
My bottom line is this: It's worth a ticket. See the movie if you like shoot um up flicks.
I watched it about a week ago, I thought it was well put together. It didn't follow the lines of the book as well as it should have, but it was still a good movie. Kinda neat seeing the OP in the movie, and play a speaking role.
I went out and saw it tonight. There was thunderous applause about America being Texas. Okay, so I saw it in Texas. Good hollywood version of it. My friends freaked out when I mentioned to them early in the movie which actor was actually Marcus in the movie. For them being non-anything military people. They really liked it and listened to what I said about the differences from the movie and the book. It had an impact on them.
It's one of the few times my city friends have listened about military stuff. We're going shooting tomorrow. Hopefully I can make some shooters out of them.
Medal Of Honor Frontline song - Arnhem Knights - YouTube
It's one of the few times my city friends have listened about military stuff. We're going shooting tomorrow. Hopefully I can make some shooters out of them.
Medal Of Honor Frontline song - Arnhem Knights - YouTube
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Was there a lot of jingoism?[/QUOTE]
Actually not as much as you think. It was more "Band of Brothers" in essence and reflected the brotherhood rather then Nationalism.
Sully
Actually not as much as you think. It was more "Band of Brothers" in essence and reflected the brotherhood rather then Nationalism.
Sully
I thought the movie was very well done, my single largest regret in life is not serving and feel that although there is a great amount of respect in the US for our servicemen and women everybody should watch this movie. It is a very humbling and sober reminder of the absolute hell that y'all who have served are willing to put yourselves through for our country and our freedom. There was not a dry eye or a word spoken at the end of this movie in a sold out theater, there's something to be said for that alone. If you haven't seen it, well worth the $10
Just got done watching Lone Surviver...
Sharfshutz762,
Before you deleted post #56.5, you posted:
"Maybe you should just go watch it instead of talking a lot of shit with penis envy like every other fucking SEAL movie or book related thread."
I'm not sure that every SEAL movie and book related thread has penis envy, whatever you meant by that, but I wasn't 'talking shit', I was asking a question. If you don't know the answer, kindly let someone else post who does.
And, either way, you shouldn't be ashamed of what you write: it's OK to stand behind it rather than hide behind hit-and-run tactics.
Sharfshutz762,
Before you deleted post #56.5, you posted:
"Maybe you should just go watch it instead of talking a lot of shit with penis envy like every other fucking SEAL movie or book related thread."
I'm not sure that every SEAL movie and book related thread has penis envy, whatever you meant by that, but I wasn't 'talking shit', I was asking a question. If you don't know the answer, kindly let someone else post who does.
And, either way, you shouldn't be ashamed of what you write: it's OK to stand behind it rather than hide behind hit-and-run tactics.
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Great movie. Only words I heard from 3-4 different people was, "That was sad."
I didn't feel that way, it was like a kick in the ass. It was a reminder to not be such a puss when things go bad with family or work, because it can always be worse... 10x worse.
Respect to all who have served.
I didn't feel that way, it was like a kick in the ass. It was a reminder to not be such a puss when things go bad with family or work, because it can always be worse... 10x worse.
Respect to all who have served.
I agree with Sully and Blackout's comments above. Wife and I are both former military and the movie was well done. Very emotional..... the audience clapped at the end and then everyone stayed to watch all of the credits/images of the fallen. Hooyah.
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My view is, Marcus' main concern was to get the moral decision they faced, the firefight, and the difficulty of the terrain right.
To show how bravely his team mates fought and died.
Those that read the book will notice how the rescue is completely different from the book, more Hollywood than reality.
He was on Glenn Beck, and said it himself that he didn't kill anyone with a knife as portrayed in the film. I think once he was satisfied
with "his" parts of the movie, he let Peter Berg give it a typical blockbuster ending that would appeal to a larger audience, as long as the true
story of what occurred on that mountain was shown to the world.
It was truly heartbreaking at times. Highly recommended
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My view is, Marcus' main concern was to get the moral decision they faced, the firefight, and the difficulty of the terrain right.
To show how bravely his team mates fought and died.
Those that read the book will notice how the rescue is completely different from the book, more Hollywood than reality.
He was on Glenn Beck, and said it himself that he didn't kill anyone with a knife as portrayed in the film. I think once he was satisfied
with "his" parts of the movie, he let Peter Berg give it a typical blockbuster ending that would appeal to a larger audience, as long as the true
story of what occurred on that mountain was shown to the world.
It was truly heartbreaking at times. Highly recommended
Saw the movie Friday. +100 to the stunned silence afterwards while people left. And applause as well. I think Marcus and the Actors did a very reasonable job with the telling of the events. The surprise, at least for me, was that I felt "hope" during the last part of the movie. Maybe mankind isn't totally fucked.
Ok sure. Ill bite you fucking drama queen. We get get, you dont like Navy SEALS and their movies and books. but guess what there seems to be plenty that do. So go back to biting your pillow and crying because you got a small dick. That is all and back to the original thread.
Good movie and great Americans.
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There's no reason to be immature and call names. If you've 'chewed dirt', as you say, then it's hard to believe you could get so irate over nothing at all.
Besides, you've got the wrong person: I never wrote a book, nor do I plan to write one; I am not former Canadian SOF, not sure where you got that from either; and I have nothing against the SEALS, some of whom are friends.
Clearly, you haven't a clue.
No dude you've talked a lot of shit about my bros in previous post. But thats ok that ive got no clue because I is just another dumb american dirtkicker but we gets by just fine.
Ok great. back to the original thread subject. There seemed to be a lot of strange gear plugins. expecially vortex and doctor optics that seemed intentinally left unpainted. and that rangfinding spotting scope seemed dubious.
Movie was good but in no way did it reflect the depth of the book. If you have only seen the movie you owe it to all involved in Operation Rewing to read the book.
I feel like they did a good job on most of it but you can't expect Hollywood to be perfect, hell they probably can't afford half the gear they may have actually used unless donated without going over budget, crazy hoe expensive some of the little things are.
My son was in the 2/3 and active in these operations. Read the book for the facts or attend the movie for the entertainment value. I attached a link which has quite a bit of information and background on the operations if you have interest.
Victory Point: Operations Red Wings and Whalers - the Marine Corps' Battle for Freedom in Afghanistan by Ed Darack
In late June 2005, media sources recounted the tragic story of nineteen U.S. special operations personnel who died at the hands of insurgent / terrorist leader Ahmad Shah--and the lone survivor of Shah's ambush--deep in Afghanistan's Hindu Kush. The harrowing events of Operation Red Wings marked an important--yet widely misreported--chapter in the Global War on Terror, the full details of which the public burned to learn.
VICTORY POINT reveals the complete, as-yet untold, story of Operation Red Wings (often mis-referenced as "Operation Redwing"), and the follow-on mission, Operation Whalers. Together, these two U.S. Marine Corps operations (that in the case of Red Wings utilized Navy SEALs for its opening phase) unfurl not as a mission gone terribly wrong, but of a complex and difficult campaign that ultimately saw the demise of Ahmad Shah and his small army of barbarous fighters.
Operation Red Wings, Operation Whalers, and the book VICTORY POINT in which they are comprehensively documented / Ed Darack
Victory Point: Operations Red Wings and Whalers - the Marine Corps' Battle for Freedom in Afghanistan by Ed Darack
In late June 2005, media sources recounted the tragic story of nineteen U.S. special operations personnel who died at the hands of insurgent / terrorist leader Ahmad Shah--and the lone survivor of Shah's ambush--deep in Afghanistan's Hindu Kush. The harrowing events of Operation Red Wings marked an important--yet widely misreported--chapter in the Global War on Terror, the full details of which the public burned to learn.
VICTORY POINT reveals the complete, as-yet untold, story of Operation Red Wings (often mis-referenced as "Operation Redwing"), and the follow-on mission, Operation Whalers. Together, these two U.S. Marine Corps operations (that in the case of Red Wings utilized Navy SEALs for its opening phase) unfurl not as a mission gone terribly wrong, but of a complex and difficult campaign that ultimately saw the demise of Ahmad Shah and his small army of barbarous fighters.
Operation Red Wings, Operation Whalers, and the book VICTORY POINT in which they are comprehensively documented / Ed Darack
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Great book, which ruined me for the movie. Hollywood attacks, but, at least Berg kept the first two thirds accurate.
Funny thing about "pastunwali". That concept is why we are at war with the Taliban. Had they not sheltered Osama, no war in Afghanistan for the US.
Funny thing about "pastunwali". That concept is why we are at war with the Taliban. Had they not sheltered Osama, no war in Afghanistan for the US.
Mr Darack was not there, and by his own admission, no one from Navy has spoken to him about the operation. He has a book to sell.
Sorry, but I believe the story as told by the one person that was there, as well as Michael Murphy's MOH citation.
ETA: Not disputing Operation Whalers, just Mr Darack's "opinion" on what happened on that mountain during operation Red Wings.
Sorry, but I believe the story as told by the one person that was there, as well as Michael Murphy's MOH citation.
ETA: Not disputing Operation Whalers, just Mr Darack's "opinion" on what happened on that mountain during operation Red Wings.
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Personally I loved the movie. I left that movie in tears. About like Saving Private Ryan...
I applaud our servicemen and women who put themselves in harms way. This movie stirred up my ire for people calling professional athletes heroes. The true heroes in this world are our troops, especially the men that serve in our Spec Ops. Thank you to each one of you that have served or are serving. You have my admiration and respect...
Coty W Jewell
I applaud our servicemen and women who put themselves in harms way. This movie stirred up my ire for people calling professional athletes heroes. The true heroes in this world are our troops, especially the men that serve in our Spec Ops. Thank you to each one of you that have served or are serving. You have my admiration and respect...
Coty W Jewell
Personally I thought the movie was great. The armorers did a great job with all the kits, correct optics/reticles. The stunt work during the fall down the mountain was pretty awesome. I feel the movie did a pretty good job of showing what those guys went through. I agree too, that I've never heard a theatre that quiet in my life, not a word spoken, no popcorn rustling, or slurping the last sip from a soda. Absolute silence. There wasn't a dry eye leaving the theatre. My only complaint, is that I realllllyyy want a Mk12 mod 1 now......
Just watched it .thought it did a fantastic job.One of the better and more realistically made mil films in a good while.
Movie was good but I enjoyed the book a lot more I left the theatre feeling like the movie was missing something or maybe it was just the feeling you have after a movie like that
I read the book a year or so ago and went with my son and daughter to the movie last night. I enjoyed it and so did my kids. The audience applauded at the end. When the lights came on at the end it was obvious it was emotionally moving for many of the people there. Moving in a support our warriors and appreciate their sacrifice kind of way , in my opinion. My daughter got a phone call as we left and she started crying when she was talking about the movie to her friend.
It didn't strike me as a "recruiting" movie but as a movie that shows the ugly reality of war. And as a preemptive fuck off to anyone that asks,,, yes, I do know some of the ugly reality of war.
It didn't strike me as a "recruiting" movie but as a movie that shows the ugly reality of war. And as a preemptive fuck off to anyone that asks,,, yes, I do know some of the ugly reality of war.
I am going to see it, and as I always do, I am going to watch a movie knowing it is a Hollywood movie and not supposed to be a historical documentary. It is entertainment. I want to enjoy it. A Hollywood production, unlike many of the Euro movies I watch, is not food for the brain.
Everytime we use google we use something that undermines our values, so we need to get over the politics of the actor. Anyone who is influenced by what an actor says, will never be on our team anyhow.....
Everytime we use google we use something that undermines our values, so we need to get over the politics of the actor. Anyone who is influenced by what an actor says, will never be on our team anyhow.....
I agree and believe you are correct as I was listening to Marcus and Brandon Webb talking on a sofrep podcast wayback while Marcus was in filming and he was telling Brandon about the made up knife scene and how the movie producers have under contract a creative license to an extent but Marcus was clear he was there to be sure the Men's story of sacrifice was told accurately and that they didn't tarnish the seal reputation in any way. He said Wahlberg stood up for his requests many times with the movie makers and all the actors worked hard to listen to Marcus and wanted to get it done right!
I saw the movie and have to say they did a great job. A must see IMHO
My two cents - Saw it Friday afternoon. Frankly, I was expecting it to be "B" movie-ish, but was pleasantly surprised. It was better than I expected. However, Some significant things that were in the book were left out of the movie.
The rifles looked basically correct with a few minor quibbles here and there. The Mk12 looked good. It's hard to get a really good look at any of the rifles because the scenes change too quickly. I am sure it will be further analyzed after it comes out on DVD and Blu-Ray. Thought I saw one LaRue rail in there. The rail nut was the tell tail sign.
I do think they should have developed the characters more.
The rifles looked basically correct with a few minor quibbles here and there. The Mk12 looked good. It's hard to get a really good look at any of the rifles because the scenes change too quickly. I am sure it will be further analyzed after it comes out on DVD and Blu-Ray. Thought I saw one LaRue rail in there. The rail nut was the tell tail sign.
I do think they should have developed the characters more.
Glad to help Graham. In case there was hesitancy and all of that. Sometimes people need help!
I reread the book right before. It left out a lot of character development as mentioned. I believe they did a first rate job. The back end was real compressed but it was already two hours long. It would have taken a lot to explain the after fight part of the book starting where Marcus woke up with his pants blown off.
Loved the movie. Proud to be American. Proud of what they did.
Thank you:
Navy SEALs
LT Michael P. Murphy 29 Part of 4-Man SEAL team, killed in an ambush Patchogue, New York
SO2 Matthew Axelson 29 Part of 4-Man SEAL team, killed in an ambush Cupertino, California[34]
SO2 Danny Dietz 25 Part of 4-Man SEAL team, killed in an ambush Littleton, Colorado[34]
SOC Jacques J. Fontan 36 Killed aboard the helicopter when it was shot down New Orleans, Louisiana
SOCS ″Daniel R. Healy 36 Killed aboard the helicopter when it was shot down Exeter, New Hampshire
LCDR Erik S. Kristensen 33 Killed aboard the helicopter when it was shot down San Diego, California
SO1 Jeffery A. Lucas 33 Killed aboard the helicopter when it was shot down Corbett, Oregon
LT Michael M. McGreevy, Jr. 30 Killed aboard the helicopter when it was shot down Portville, New York
SO2 James E. Suh 28 Killed aboard the helicopter when it was shot down Deerfield Beach, Florida
SO1 Jeffrey S. Taylor 30 Killed aboard the helicopter when it was shot down Midway, West Virginia
SO2 Shane E. Patton 22 Killed aboard the helicopter when it was shot down Boulder City, Nevada
160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment[9]
SSG Shamus O. Goare 29 Killed aboard the helicopter when it was shot down Danville, Ohio
CWO3 Corey J. Goodnature 35 Killed aboard the helicopter when it was shot down Clarks Grove, Minnesota.
SGT Kip A. Jacoby 21 Killed aboard the helicopter when it was shot down Pompano Beach, Florida
SFC Marcus V. Muralles 33 Killed aboard the helicopter when it was shot down Shelbyville, Indiana
MSG James W. Ponder III 36 Killed aboard the helicopter when it was shot down Franklin, Tennessee
MAJ Stephen C. Reich 34 Killed aboard the helicopter when it was shot down Washington Depot, Connecticut.
SFC Michael L. Russell 31 Killed aboard the helicopter when it was shot down Stafford, Virginia
CWO4 Chris J. Scherkenbach 40 Killed aboard the helicopter when it was shot down Jacksonville, Florida
Thank you:
Navy SEALs
LT Michael P. Murphy 29 Part of 4-Man SEAL team, killed in an ambush Patchogue, New York
SO2 Matthew Axelson 29 Part of 4-Man SEAL team, killed in an ambush Cupertino, California[34]
SO2 Danny Dietz 25 Part of 4-Man SEAL team, killed in an ambush Littleton, Colorado[34]
SOC Jacques J. Fontan 36 Killed aboard the helicopter when it was shot down New Orleans, Louisiana
SOCS ″Daniel R. Healy 36 Killed aboard the helicopter when it was shot down Exeter, New Hampshire
LCDR Erik S. Kristensen 33 Killed aboard the helicopter when it was shot down San Diego, California
SO1 Jeffery A. Lucas 33 Killed aboard the helicopter when it was shot down Corbett, Oregon
LT Michael M. McGreevy, Jr. 30 Killed aboard the helicopter when it was shot down Portville, New York
SO2 James E. Suh 28 Killed aboard the helicopter when it was shot down Deerfield Beach, Florida
SO1 Jeffrey S. Taylor 30 Killed aboard the helicopter when it was shot down Midway, West Virginia
SO2 Shane E. Patton 22 Killed aboard the helicopter when it was shot down Boulder City, Nevada
160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment[9]
SSG Shamus O. Goare 29 Killed aboard the helicopter when it was shot down Danville, Ohio
CWO3 Corey J. Goodnature 35 Killed aboard the helicopter when it was shot down Clarks Grove, Minnesota.
SGT Kip A. Jacoby 21 Killed aboard the helicopter when it was shot down Pompano Beach, Florida
SFC Marcus V. Muralles 33 Killed aboard the helicopter when it was shot down Shelbyville, Indiana
MSG James W. Ponder III 36 Killed aboard the helicopter when it was shot down Franklin, Tennessee
MAJ Stephen C. Reich 34 Killed aboard the helicopter when it was shot down Washington Depot, Connecticut.
SFC Michael L. Russell 31 Killed aboard the helicopter when it was shot down Stafford, Virginia
CWO4 Chris J. Scherkenbach 40 Killed aboard the helicopter when it was shot down Jacksonville, Florida
Yes, the montage at the end was excellent. I am glad that was left in. The audience was super quiet after the credits, which says a lot.
Dogtown, could they have written a script depicting the week in the village, and still kept the film at a reasonable length?
Dogtown, could they have written a script depicting the week in the village, and still kept the film at a reasonable length?
Looked to me like it was KAC like an MK12 Mod 1. Could be wrong though.
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There was the KAC rail on the MK12, but thought I also saw a LaRue. The knurling was finer on the rail nut like LaRue's and not as coarse as the KAC rail nut. Hard to get a good look at any of the rifles.
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I hoped for more I guess I loved the Book, I thought the first half the movie was good, No mention of the huge gathering back home and or His Twin brother. I think it should of been an hour longer and it could of been great. Not sure why they changed the ending compared to the book Marcus was out more than 3 days and the American water bottle he was given for water?
I know its Hollywood and I hope that proceeds go to a great cause. don't want to discourage anyone from seeing it. and if you have not read the book do yourself a favor and buy a copy.
I know its Hollywood and I hope that proceeds go to a great cause. don't want to discourage anyone from seeing it. and if you have not read the book do yourself a favor and buy a copy.
Yeah, the ending in the book was much better. The movie made it seem like he was rescued almost immediately that same day, when in fact he there at least a few days. Wasn't it a Pepsi bottle he was given? He came to hate that Pepsi bottle because something made sick. He STILL has stomach problems from whatever it was.
