Heroes are created!

Ibrahim 2022-08-19 12:21:25

Overall a high quality war movie! The level that the film wants to express is expressed. The first is the cruelty of war. Although there is no big scene from other movies. But the urgency and fear of war can be felt. The second is that there is no excessive propaganda of patriotism and individual heroism. On the contrary, the three heroes here are the heroes promoted by the media! It is also the political need behind the war! Colleagues see that there has never been an independent war, but a game of political interests! Thirdly, about the reappearance of the shadow obstacles in the soldiers' hearts after the war. The war was over and no one cared about them. Including career and social security and psychological counseling. All reflect social problems.

In the shooting technique, a large number of interludes and flashbacks are used. Basically, everything is clearly expressed in the chapter. It's very powerful to make one thing clear and express everything you want to express at the same time. This is really great! At the same time, the application of flashbacks and interludes also forms a sharp contrast in the separate application of the film. This contrast expresses the inner pain and contradiction of the Indians to the extreme! I have to admire the fine-tuning of the inner changes! Of course, American movies like to express inner changes! It will give the viewer a lot to think about after watching it as a whole!

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Flags of Our Fathers quotes

  • Captain Severance: Look, I've had to make a few other changes. I'm promoting you, to platoon sergeant.

    Mike Strank: Thank you, sir. I appreciate it.

    Captain Severance: You bet.

    Mike Strank: The trouble is, I already told my men I'd see them through this.

    Captain Severance: That your James Cagney impersonation? 'Cause I've heard better.

    Mike Strank: Well, I'll keep practicing, then.

    Captain Severance: Look, this isn't your first time through this. You don't need to prove anything.

    Mike Strank: No, sir.

    Captain Severance: You're not the *best* sergeant I've ever had, just the best one that's still walking. Block's a good man.

    Mike Strank: Yes, sir, he is.

    Captain Severance: The men know him, he can step right in. You know, I have actually thought this through. Platoon sergeant puts you further away from the bullets.

    Mike Strank: I already gave them my word, sir. I told them I'd bring them all home to their mothers, which means I already lied to half of them. Can't lie to the rest.

  • General "Howlin' Mad" Smith: [on the telephone] I was promised ten days of shelling. You're giving me three and saying that's the best you can do?... I don't give a shit! My men hit that beach with less than ten, and I'll be taking them home to their mamas in buckets!... Yeah, I know exactly why. Because every Navy man with scrambled egg on his chest wants to offload us here and sail to Japan so they can be there for the big finish, tell their kids they captured the Emperor all by themselves. Well, you aren't going to Japan unless we take this piece of shit island! These little pricks are dug in... Okay, appreciate that, Jim. Three days is a fucking beautiful thing.