In your opinion, what is the best/most realistic movie about the military?

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 19:12:54 -0400

This is a harder question for me. I've always loved Saving Private Ryan, but recently there has been some great movies released about the military and I think my new favorite is Hacksaw Ridge. However, that could change with tonight's release of "Thank You For Your Service". In your opinion, what's the best/most realistic movie about the military?

Response by SGT Philip Roncari made Oct 26 at 2017 7:41 PM

SGT Philip Roncari — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 19:41:39 -0400

I would say for me it was "The Bridges at Toko Ri" probably an oldie for you,young man ,but for me personally the ambush scene in "Platoon" was the most realistic and honest portrayal of a grunts experience in Vietnam, gave me a few flashbacks that's for sure.

Response by SGT Mark Halmrast made Oct 26 at 2017 9:39 PM

SGT Mark Halmrast — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 21:39:05 -0400

Each of these high on realistic scale to me:
- We Were Soldiers
- Blackhawk Down
- Platoon
- Full Metal Jacket
- Saving Private Ryan

Response by SSG James Behnke made Oct 27 at 2017 1:21 AM

SSG James Behnke — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 01:21:11 -0400

Well, there is a difference between "Best" and "Most realistic".

IMO the BEST is Act of Valor.

Most realistic IMO would be Band of Brothers... but that is a series.

American Sniper I actually think did a pretty good job with realism, albeit that is not the average joe that they follow.

Response by SGT David T. made Oct 27 at 2017 8:00 AM

SGT David T. — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 08:00:56 -0400

I would say Catch 22 is the most realistic. It really sums up a lot of the absurdity lol

Response by SGT Dave Tracy made Oct 27 at 2017 9:15 AM

SGT Dave Tracy — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 09:15:48 -0400

The YouTube video where a bunch of Privates are throwing cigarette butts at each other while police calling the barracks.

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Oct 27 at 2017 9:20 AM

CPT Lawrence Cable — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 09:20:40 -0400

I think the "Taking Chance" should be mentioned in this category. An outstanding movie and one of the hardest things to watch that you will ever see.

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Oct 27 at 2017 10:42 AM

MCPO Roger Collins — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 10:42:44 -0400

You guys left me with nothing.

Response by SSG Edward Tilton made Oct 27 at 2017 5:18 PM

SSG Edward Tilton — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 17:18:37 -0400

Casualties of War, Lost Battalion, The Eagle has Landed

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 28 at 2017 12:43 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 28 Oct 2017 00:43:46 -0400

I think its a toss-up between Private Benjamin and Stripes

Response by SSgt Dominic Gioffre made Jun 7 at 2020 12:42 PM

SSgt Dominic Gioffre — Sun, 07 Jun 2020 12:42:30 -0400

Taking Chance was amazing.

Full Metal Jacket was equally realistic as it is entertaining.

Platoon, Hamburger Hill we’re both good.

Apocalypse Now, maybe not so realistic. Good flick nonetheless.

Honorable mention: Stripes, Tropic Thunder