We Were Soldiers (2002)
Product Information
Product Details: We Were Soldiers (2002)
- Edition:
- DVD Checkpoint. See other editions
- MPAA Rating:
- R
- Release Date:
- 08/20/2002
- UPC:
- 097363400226
- Directed by:
- Randall Wallace
- Featuring:
- Mel Gibson, Madeleine Stowe, Greg Kinnear. See all cast
Synopsis: We Were Soldiers (2002)
Synopis: Based on the true story of Lt. Col. Hal Moore (Mel Gibson), who led 400 American soldiers into the first bloody battle of the Vietnam War.Features: We Were Soldiers (2002)
Features: DVD Features:Region 1
Keep Case - Checkpoint
Widescreen Anamorphic - 2.35
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 EX - English
Dolby Digital Surround - English
Dolby Digital Surround - French
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary - 1. Randall Wallace - Director/Writer
Featurette - 1. GETTING IT RIGHT - Behind-the-Scenes (26 mins)
Deleted Scenes (10; with Commentary)
Interactive Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Selection
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User Reviews: We Were Soldiers
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Why this is a great movie...
, August 22, 2002Reviewer: stewdogg24 - See all stewdogg24's reviews -
We were soilders
, March 7, 2007Reviewer: Jun - See all Jun's reviewsPros: Stunning
Cons: don't eat during it
THE MOVIE:
We were soilders in the story of the first major battle of Vietnam, But it is much more for the first time in a war movie you see what the wives go thru and that is truly unbeleivable. You could argue this as being the greatest War movie ever made.
THE AUDIO:
Here you get a 5.1 surround sound ex mix that is stellar this is the kind of movie that shows what can be done with surround sound. it is so good that to not listen in surround sound is almost criminal. it also contains an english and french dolby surround.
THE VIDEO
and amazing transfer every bullet comes thru clear and crisp every pair of fatigues simply stunning some movies u watch for the scenery this one u watch for the scenery and the drama excellent transfer. You get the wide screen version and just sit back and be amazed.
THE EXTRAS:
You get and excellent commentary with director writer randall wallace you can feel his passion for this movie one of the best commentaries ever done
10 Deleted Scenes interesting to think how it would have been had they been added
Getting it right a behind the scenes a stunning look at how far they went to get it right and it shows ... ...
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The man in charge of makeup is actually a Vietman War Veteran and fashioned a lot of the makeup effects after what he PERSONALLY WITNESSED in the war. "Too gory" you say? Well guess what? That's how it was.
2. Randall Wallace, the director, didn't want to insult those who had participated in this story, (it's based on true events of the life of Gen. Hal Moore) by sugar-coating, or taking lightly any of the events of the battle.
3. The performances by Mel Gibson, Sam Elliot, Barry Pepper and others were excellent. Watch their eyes and their body language. Also, watch for dialogue that is not verbal-- especially between Gibson and the woman who plays Mrs. Moore. ...