Other War Movies
War Movies which don’t fit into any other category
The Battle of Algiers (1966)
Brother, what a brutal film. The Battle of Algiers is a French production, which focuses on a situation I’m sure most Americans are wholly unfamiliar with: The French struggle to hold onto over 100 years of occupation in the African nation of Algeria, and the rebels who brought about the change. What struck me most... »
300 (2007)
“Tonight we dine in hell!” Well, I finally did it. I broke down and put 300 on the top of my Netflix queue. And I have to say, I’m impressed. Either 300 is a total piece of hyper-stylistic, cheeseball, violence-celebrating, FX-laden garbage… …or its pure friggin genius. I’m still trying to figure it out. 300 tells the story... »
Children of Men (2006)
OK, I know what you’re thinking. “What are you smoking over there! Children of Men isn’t a war movie!”‘ Well, you’re right it isn’t. It falls somewhere in the “dystopian future science fiction” category. Children of Men follows the story of Theo (Clive Owen) who is somewhat forced into the situation of delivering the first... »
Guns at Batasi (1964)
Good war movies don’t necessarily have to develop out of a major war. Sometimes all it takes is a little political maneuver to provide the catalyst, even if its purely fictional. Guns at Batasi gives us a glimpse into the collapse of the worldwide British Empire, as control is handed over, somewhat awkwardly, from... »
Cast a Giant Shadow (1966)
After World War II, as you are probably quite aware by now, the official state of Israel was formed in Palestine. And then all hell broke loose. Cast a Giant Shadow attempts to tell a bit of that story, as former American officer Mickey Marcus (Kirk Douglas) goes to Israel to help establish their military,... »
Black Hawk Down (2002)
You’ll have to pardon the R-rated nature of this review, but damn, after seeing this (actually for the 2nd time) I can’t help it. In a word, Black Hawk Down is intense. In two words: Fucking Intense. So intense that when its over you will feel worn out, angry, and down. And that’s just as... »
Flight (1929)
You know, just because something’s old, doesn’t mean it isn’t any good. 1929’s Flight is yet another example. One of Frank Capra’s early films, it stands as a classic. The entire movie is a bonified period piece, that’s for sure. There’s no denying the era it comes from. It’s packed full of slang, mannerisms, social... »
The Beast (1988)
In 1988, the Soviets began their withdrawal from Afghanistan, ending their bloody occupation, and indeed ended their own “Vietnam” if you will. The Mujahideen had won (or maybe the Soviets just lost,) and America cheered at the Red Menace’s defeat. In The Beast, we get a glimpse into that conflict. The film focuses on the... »
The Patriot (2000)
First off, 2000’s The Patriot is by no means historically accurate. Really in any aspect I can think of. Just do some reading up on the film and you’ll see lots of other reviews railing on it for its blatant inaccuracies, and judging it solely on those points. Forget all that. The Patriot, in my... »
Transformers (2007)
(insert that funky mechanical sound here…) I know what you’re thinking. “Why are you posting a review of a film like Transformers on a War Movie Reviews site??!!!” The answer is simple, but takes a bit of explaining… “More than meets the eye” indeed! I should start off by saying that I never owned a... »
