Exclusive Giveaway: Platoon - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

RedZeppelin · 05-18-2011, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vlamatos

Apocalypse Now... even if I dont think its really a war film properly speaking...

This.

I voted Apocalypse now because it's the best film that just happens to be set during the Vietnam war, but if I had to pick the best movie about the war I'd probably go with Platoon.

dyven · 05-18-2011, 05:48 PM

This is a great list hard to pick a favorite, but I love Full Metal Jacket!!

HeartPalmeiras · 05-18-2011, 05:49 PM

I voted Apocalypse Now. it was between Apocalypse Now and Full Metal Jacket, but I feel Apocalypse now is slightly beter IMO, though the first half hour or so of Full Metal Jacket is amazing.

octagon · 05-18-2011, 05:51 PM

84 Charlie MoPic

I stumbled across this at a local video store twenty or so years ago and then it just dropped off the face of the planet.

Which is a shame because it's excellent. I have no first-hand experience with the subject matter but friends who did spoke very highly of its authenticity.

Batman1980 · 05-18-2011, 05:51 PM

Born on the Fourth of July!

Reddawn202 · 05-18-2011, 05:51 PM

I'm going with Saving Private Ryan

vidjunkie · 05-18-2011, 05:54 PM

Apocalypse Now.

jimmythetile · 05-18-2011, 05:55 PM

by far and away this is not only the best nam film, it is the best war film...when you think how long it took to make , in the period it was made.... the cinematography alone is outstanding

coolkev1701 · 05-18-2011, 05:56 PM

I voted for Apocalypse Now. Awesome film.

reb2 · 05-18-2011, 05:56 PM

The Green Berets

sfmarine · 05-18-2011, 05:56 PM

FMJ has always been my favorite but there are so many. Deer Hunter, Apocalypse Now, Platoon.

brianh78 · 05-18-2011, 05:57 PM

Apocalypse Now I love the smell of napalm in the morning!

Genocide316 · 05-18-2011, 05:58 PM

Full Metal Jacket!

yoda-sama · 05-18-2011, 05:59 PM

I found 'The Deer Hunter' to be way too long and pretty boring. For instance, did they really need to show the ENTIRE wedding? Anyone want to share what is so worthwhile and redeeming about this movie, besides watching Christopher Walken?

Oh, and I voted 'Full Metal Jacket'.

rickah88 · 05-18-2011, 06:02 PM

Although not a Vietnam War per se, Rambo: First Blood could get an honorable mention!

@Reddawn, Glad to see you know your history!

MetalHead84 · 05-18-2011, 06:02 PM

Didn't see a lot of them, but my favorites is Full Metal Jacket

Wuggs · 05-18-2011, 06:04 PM

Tropic Thunder

VentureRG · 05-18-2011, 06:09 PM

Apocalypse Now is the classic of the Vietnam War films listed here.

Movie Nut · 05-18-2011, 06:13 PM

Seen them all. Apocalypse Now is my clear #1 choice.

Lweel8 · 05-18-2011, 06:14 PM

I voted FMJ but I really did like We Were Soldiers. AN was just so far out there it felt like it was set during the same time period but not at all about the war.

View Poll Results: Which of the following to do you consider to be the best Vietnam War film?
Apocalypse Now	697	35.33%
Born on the Fourth of July	26	1.32%
Casualties of War	14	0.71%
The Deer Hunter	151	7.65%
Full Metal Jacket	419	21.24%
Good Morning, Vietnam	48	2.43%
The Green Berets	11	0.56%
Hamburger Hill	21	1.06%
Platoon	405	20.53%
Rescue Dawn	24	1.22%
Tigerland	5	0.25%
We Were Soliders	136	6.89%
Other (please specify in a thread comment)	16	0.81%
Voters: 1973. You may not vote on this poll

05-18-2011, 05:49 PM	#23
HeartPalmeiras Member Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Boston, MA, USA Blu-ray collection:447 Trading Score:1	apocalypse I voted Apocalypse Now. it was between Apocalypse Now and Full Metal Jacket, but I feel Apocalypse now is slightly beter IMO, though the first half hour or so of Full Metal Jacket is amazing.

05-18-2011, 05:48 PM	#22
dyven Member Member since:Jan 2009	This is a great list hard to pick a favorite, but I love Full Metal Jacket!!

05-18-2011, 05:51 PM	#24
octagon Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Chicago 4K collection:255 Blu-ray collection:2799	84 Charlie MoPic I stumbled across this at a local video store twenty or so years ago and then it just dropped off the face of the planet. Which is a shame because it's excellent. I have no first-hand experience with the subject matter but friends who did spoke very highly of its authenticity.

05-18-2011, 05:51 PM	#25
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	Born on the Fourth of July!

05-18-2011, 05:51 PM	#26
Reddawn202 Junior Member Member since:Aug 2010 Blu-ray collection:179	I'm going with Saving Private Ryan

05-18-2011, 05:54 PM	#27
vidjunkie Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Earth Blu-ray collection:2041 Trading Score:68	Apocalypse Now.

05-18-2011, 05:55 PM	#28
jimmythetile New Member Member since:May 2011	by far and away this is not only the best nam film, it is the best war film...when you think how long it took to make , in the period it was made.... the cinematography alone is outstanding

05-18-2011, 05:56 PM	#29
coolkev1701 Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Tucson, AZ Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:801 Blu-ray collection:2224 DVD collection:158	I voted for Apocalypse Now. Awesome film.

05-18-2011, 05:56 PM	#30
reb2 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Texas Blu-ray collection:124 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:1	The Green Berets

05-18-2011, 05:56 PM	#31
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:930 Blu-ray collection:2311 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	FMJ has always been my favorite but there are so many. Deer Hunter, Apocalypse Now, Platoon.

05-18-2011, 05:57 PM	#32
brianh78 Active Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Henderson, NV Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:73	Apocalypse Now I love the smell of napalm in the morning!

05-18-2011, 05:58 PM	#33
Genocide316 Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Richmond Blu-ray collection:233	Full Metal Jacket!

05-18-2011, 05:59 PM	#34
yoda-sama Member Member since:Apr 2011 Blu-ray collection:446 DVD collection:469	I found 'The Deer Hunter' to be way too long and pretty boring. For instance, did they really need to show the ENTIRE wedding? Anyone want to share what is so worthwhile and redeeming about this movie, besides watching Christopher Walken? Oh, and I voted 'Full Metal Jacket'.

05-18-2011, 06:02 PM	#35
rickah88 Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Columbia, MD 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:93	Although not a Vietnam War per se, Rambo: First Blood could get an honorable mention! @Reddawn, Glad to see you know your history!

05-18-2011, 06:02 PM	#36
MetalHead84 Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Val d'Or Blu-ray collection:76	Didn't see a lot of them, but my favorites is Full Metal Jacket

05-18-2011, 06:04 PM	#37
Wuggs Junior Member Member since:May 2011	Tropic Thunder

05-18-2011, 06:09 PM	#38
VentureRG Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Philadelphia Blu-ray collection:84	Apocalypse Now is the classic of the Vietnam War films listed here.

05-18-2011, 06:13 PM	#39
Movie Nut Expert Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Twin Cities, MN, USA Blu-ray collection:2356 DVD collection:2661 Trading Score:43	Seen them all. Apocalypse Now is my clear #1 choice.

05-18-2011, 06:14 PM	#40
Lweel8 Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:416 Blu-ray reviews:8	I voted FMJ but I really did like We Were Soldiers. AN was just so far out there it felt like it was set during the same time period but not at all about the war.

Best Blu-ray Movie Deals