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Favorite movie military moment
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NikolaeVarius
Lifer
"WHAT IS YOUR MAJOR MALFUNCTION PRIVATE PYLE, DIDN'T YOUR MOMMY AND DADDY GIVE YOU ENOUGH ATTENTION AS A KID?"
lupi
Lifer
I actually kinda prefer the final town battle in SPR.
For BoB when they finally go on the offensive after Bastonge.
When we were soldiers; hard to pick a single segment so much of the defense was pretty awesome.
The final stand in Zulu when they had barracaded them against the last building they held in the compound.
When the 1st Govanoir picks up his mini gun and goes nuts after his buddy is killed.
The final fight when Maverick downs the bogeys.
When the Dallas moves to disrupt the torpedoes.
When the allied planes fly over the camp in Empire of the sun.
Charge of the light brigade.
The last effort at Gallipoli even though it was in the process of being cancelled.
The cry of freedom in Braveheart.
The British finding waiting regulars when they thought they had collapsed another militia force.
The 82nd gets the Nijmegan bridge.
Well, that's a start 🙂
For BoB when they finally go on the offensive after Bastonge.
When we were soldiers; hard to pick a single segment so much of the defense was pretty awesome.
The final stand in Zulu when they had barracaded them against the last building they held in the compound.
When the 1st Govanoir picks up his mini gun and goes nuts after his buddy is killed.
The final fight when Maverick downs the bogeys.
When the Dallas moves to disrupt the torpedoes.
When the allied planes fly over the camp in Empire of the sun.
Charge of the light brigade.
The last effort at Gallipoli even though it was in the process of being cancelled.
The cry of freedom in Braveheart.
The British finding waiting regulars when they thought they had collapsed another militia force.
The 82nd gets the Nijmegan bridge.
Well, that's a start 🙂
JohnOfSheffield
Lifer
Pick any time that it was just peaceful.
That would be my favourite moment.
That would be my favourite moment.
imported_Imp
Diamond Member
I've never managed to watch any other part of the movie except the Russian roulette scene. Either I lose interest or never recognize the movie before/after that point, but that is one badass scene.
ProfJohn
Lifer
The opening scene in Top Gun with the F-14s flying and landing on the carrier.
Just plain awesome, I guess all you younger guys don?t realize how great of an opening it was for its time.
Top Gun
Any moment in Patton
Tora Tora Tora!
Really gives you an idea of how the Japanese were able to pull it off.
And then all others everyone else has mentioned.
Aliens if we include science fiction, some great moments. "Game over man!"
Just plain awesome, I guess all you younger guys don?t realize how great of an opening it was for its time.
Top Gun
Any moment in Patton
Tora Tora Tora!
Really gives you an idea of how the Japanese were able to pull it off.
And then all others everyone else has mentioned.
Aliens if we include science fiction, some great moments. "Game over man!"
KillerCharlie
Diamond Member
I absolutely love all the WWII movies and series that everyone else mentioned. I also like the opening battle in Gladiator.
IAteYourMother
Lifer
are you also suggesting that the town of Bastogne is representative of the whole of France?
Suspicious-Teach8788
Lifer
Gettysburg... OMG.. just AWESOME. Saving Private Ryan made me speechless, but honestly, there's not a moment where you feel more glory than in Gettysburg. Pickett's Charge was great and so was the bayonet charge. The score helped a great deal.
Black Hawk Down -- There are "cool" moments, but the emotional ones are plenty. Remember when the guy mounting the gun on his Humvee gets shot in the neck with an AK? Then someone says he'll take the gun and leaps up there and starts shooting away? Hans Zimmer did a great job with the score there to bring out his great music right then too.
Saving Private Ryan -- The end.... The P-51s come right in and Tom Hanks is dying =(. The beginning was brutal and what not, but to me it's a different kind of emotion.
Black Hawk Down -- There are "cool" moments, but the emotional ones are plenty. Remember when the guy mounting the gun on his Humvee gets shot in the neck with an AK? Then someone says he'll take the gun and leaps up there and starts shooting away? Hans Zimmer did a great job with the score there to bring out his great music right then too.
Saving Private Ryan -- The end.... The P-51s come right in and Tom Hanks is dying =(. The beginning was brutal and what not, but to me it's a different kind of emotion.
zinfamous
No Lifer
well, as pointed out earlier, Bastogne isnt' even in France, but my point (if Bastogne were in France) is that it actually would be closer to the reality of French attitudes. American's confuse the attitude of the French with that of parisians. Two vastly different people (countries, almost).
But yes, I am suggesting that the friendly attitude there is more in-line with France, and not what the admin's "war on reality" would have us believe. I suggest this because I know it's true.
Most of my favorite scenes have been mentioned so I'll throw in a movie & scene that hasn't been mentioned. Hamburger Hill scene between Sgt. Franz and the reporter.
Now, unass my AO.
Now, unass my AO.
The conclusion to Hamburger Hill gets me everytime too.
imported_Imp
Diamond Member
Not really a movie, more a mini-series, but Sharpe's Waterloo is one of the best in the series. The final scene when Sharpe rallies the men and holds their ground against the Imperial Guards, then marches forward.
Also, Talavera where Sharpe captures the French Eagle is another great one. Overall, the entire series had great scenes, but due to budget, most of them only have about 50 or less soldiers at a time. Waterloo/Talavera seemed to have at least a hundred per side.
Also, Talavera where Sharpe captures the French Eagle is another great one. Overall, the entire series had great scenes, but due to budget, most of them only have about 50 or less soldiers at a time. Waterloo/Talavera seemed to have at least a hundred per side.
LordMorpheus
Diamond Member
There was footage from a 130 gunship circulating youtube a while back. They can put a round pretty much exactly where they want it. Maybe not to an inch of accuracy, pretty damn close.
Sentrosi2121
Platinum Member
Even though it isn't a movie but a TV show; The Unit. When at the end of an episode Jonas inflates a balloon and sits calmly as a C-130 flies in low to do a quick extraction. Gets my blood going everytime I see it.
"Why We Fight" episode from Band of Brothers.
The final scene in Saving Private Ryan.
Patton's speech. Also when he assumes command of the batallion and does his opening walk through. Funny as hell to me.
I'm surprised no one mentioned The Dirty Dozen. A good film in my opinion. I especially liked the wargames part when they retake Colonel Breed's HQ.
"Why We Fight" episode from Band of Brothers.
The final scene in Saving Private Ryan.
Patton's speech. Also when he assumes command of the batallion and does his opening walk through. Funny as hell to me.
I'm surprised no one mentioned The Dirty Dozen. A good film in my opinion. I especially liked the wargames part when they retake Colonel Breed's HQ.
shortylickens
No Lifer
Pretty much everyting in the first half of Full Metal Jacket.
And John Wayne as a SeaBee or a Green Beret.
And John Wayne as a SeaBee or a Green Beret.
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