Something in his past keeps career Army man John Paul Vann from advancing past colonel. He views being sent to Vietnam as part of the US military advisory force a stepping stone to promotion. However, he disagrees vocally (and on the record) with the way the war is being run and is forced to leave the military. Returning to Vietnam as a civilian working with the Army, he comes to despise some South Vietnamese officers while he takes charge of some of the U.S. forces and conti... (Full plot summary below)
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Something in his past keeps career Army man John Paul Vann from advancing past colonel. He views being sent to Vietnam as part of the US military advisory force a stepping stone to promotion. However, he disagrees vocally (and on the record) with the way the war is being run and is forced to leave the military. Returning to Vietnam as a civilian working with the Army, he comes to despise some South Vietnamese officers while he takes charge of some of the U.S. forces and continues his liaisons with Vietnamese women.
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| User ReviewKaren Mthis is by far the best movie on the vietnam war, a true story at the heart of a lie, and if you have enough patience read the book. You will not be desapointed by this one, the story, the scenery, the romance, the bright shining lie sold be the governement at the time, all is there and even more, and if you expect some rambo stuff its not going to happne there...so triggers happy pple will be disapointed.. i m tellin you thats a well deserved 5 stars.. |
| User ReviewChristopher BExcellent biopic about John Vann, the man who saw ealry on what was needed to win the war in Vietnam. Excellent portrait of the man. |
| User ReviewAndré ØRead Neil Sheehan's terrific book first because it's the real deal: explore the impact of American propaganda & myth making and their subsequent effect on US foreign policy during the Cold War |
| User ReviewOlutayo OWhat happened in the movie is what happens in reality. People mix their own feelings with the facts of the matter. People wanted the war to continue because of selfish interests. I guess the soldier made his point and made up for what he lost in teh family. |
| User ReviewShaun BEntertaining in war flick. Paxton is good as always. |
| User ReviewCynthia SI didn't like the film too much because I'm kind of anti-war and this film does glorify war... which it shouldn't. However, the lead actor was good and this helped the film along. I didn't know anything about the Vietnam war, and this film was as informative as it was entertaining. More films should be like it in that way. |
| User ReviewRodexposing the causes of failure in Vietnam, this movie lacks in drama but still good |
| User ReviewTrevor LWorst Vietnam war movie ever!!!! The New York post says: "more powerful than Apocalypse Now" Thats totaly bullshit!!! the person who said that most have been nuts. |
| User ReviewJennifer AMore crappy movies I've seen. One day I might get every movie I've seen rated. Okay probably not. Here are some bad ones......with not much else to say. [b]Boomerang - 4/10 [/b]Director - Reginald Hudlin Starring - Eddie Murphy, Halle Barry, Robin Givens, David Allan Grier, Martin Lawrence. [b]Betsy's Wedding - 4/10 [/b]Director - Alan Alda Starring - Molly Ringwald, Alan Alda, Madeline Kahn, Ally Sheedy, Dylan Walsh, Joe Pesci, Anthony Lapaglia. [b]Blown Away - 3/10 [/b]Director - Stephen Hopkins Starring - Tommy Lee Jones, Jeff Bridges, Lloyd Bridges, Forest Whitaker, Suzy Amis. [b]Bad Company - 3/10 [/b]Director - Damian Harris Starring - Laurence Fishburne, Ellen Barkin, Frank Langella, Jonny Lee Miller. [b]A Bright Shining Lie - 4/10 [/b]Director - Terry George Starring - Bill Paxton, Amy Madigan, Eric Bogoshian, Donal Logue, Vivian Wu. |
| User ReviewJem C[font=Comic Sans MS]I watched this movie last night and I am frankly amazed it was distributed. Bill Paxton's performance was thoroughly unconvincing. He looked and behaved like a Dufus and I am not sure if it was the Director's intention for you to be sympathetic towards the character of Lt Col Vann or to loathe him. Every scene ended with one of the cast issuing a meaningful glance or expression. I found it laughable. A real stinker of an RT.[/font] |
