WE WERE SOLDIERS (2002) | FIRST TIME WATCHING | MOVIE REACTION
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- We Were Soldiers (2002) First Time Watching Movie Reaction, Review, and Commentary for JL. Many moments wondering how odd it is to see Sam Elliot sans mustache and many thoughts on the brave men and women who experienced this in reality were had.
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He really is, sooner or later it's gonna hit 100k and I can't wait.
Absolutely
He’s putting in the work and I’ve been a fan for a long time…he better never change once he hits 1,000,000!
He is the most enjoyable. Both Popcorn in Bed and EOM are two reaction channels that it doesn't even matter what they are watching, the reactions are still engaging.
he's genuine. Not some sociopathic attention seeker.
Critics went really hard on this movie when it came. Mainly criticizing how “cliched” some of the dialogue was, especially with the characters dying words.
The REAL Hal Moore publicly responded by apologizing that his men “weren’t being creative or original in their final moments”. That got the critics to shut up real quick.
What I will always love about Hal Moore, was that he indeed kept his promise. He was the first to set foot on the field, he was the last to step off, and he indeed left no one behind. That right there is a true combat leader.
Btw “fix bayonets” essentially means a last stand. One of the worst orders for a soldier to hear
That moment just before a mass engagement with an armed enemy has been feared since first men began to fight. The contemplation of of the 'kill or die' moment is truly profound
I loved that part of the movie. The stress level was incredible. Unfortunately (or fortunately) that did not happen in the actual battle.
But it is still a great scene.
The Sergeant Major lived up the street from my work till his death. From what I have heard, Sam Elliot called him every week to just talk. When he passed Fort Moore had a memorial service at the Infantry Museum and Sam Elliot showed up to pay his respects. Fort Benning was recently renamed to Fort Moore after Colonel Moore which Mel Gibson played. Some of this movie was filmed at Fort Moore. I have a long history with Fort Moore. My grandfather retired from there. I was born there. I spent 8 years there as an active duty soldier with the 3rd ID and then spent another 8 years there in the Reserves. A lot of great soldiers have come and gone there.
Thank you for you and your family's service. I feel awkward saying that sometimes but really. I never served but my grandpa was in the pacific ww2 but he never talked about it
We signed out at Ft Benning in '70 at the admin building on main post.. ...6 of us lined up at a table...Warrant Officer processing our discharge papers..Guy at the head of the line was 1st Air Cav...turns around to us and says "Holy shit,,, we're still alive"...an hour later we're on a bus to the airport,, getting our asses away from the army and that post..It was a VERY good day...
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It will ALWAYS be Fort Benning, home of the Infantry!
“We Were Soldiers Once…And Young” is actually a book.
The sequel, "We Are Soldiers, Still" is amazing as well.
It's one of the best books I've ever read and the movie did a good job but left out so much especially the ambush that took place to the reinforcements at landing zone Albany
My dad was at Ia Drang. Thing is... his platoon was there a week *before* this battle. They were ordered to go through and report what they saw; they saw nothing. But they felt a million eyes on them. The NVA let them pass in order to stay hidden. Could've *easily* been wiped out.
I went to High School with someone who died in this battle. He is one of the names listed at the end of the movie. I made sure to find his name on the Vietnam Wall in Washington to pay my respects.
Sam Eliot's character makes me laugh everytime I watch this.
My favorite line is when he yells “men prepare to defend yourselves” shit gives me chills
This was the very First Firefight of the Vietnam War , Col. Moore is a Real life Hero a Soldiers Solider , This is a very true story not made up , Hand Salute from an Old Vietnam Veteran
It's performances like this one that showcase how great of an actor Mel Gibson actually is. He's not just "action man," but he can play any type of role, and you can really feel each performance.
I highly recommend Gallipoli, The Year of Living Dangerously, Payback, The Man Without a Face, Ransom, and Dragged Across Concrete (PLEASE do that one at some point, I guarantee you'll love it).
Craig Zahker is great. I love Bone Tomahawk.
@@mattjones7226 Zahler is a renegade of American film, for sure. Brawl in Cell Block 99 is next level too..
Seen this movie so many times and I still get goosebumps when Sam Elliot yells “GENTLEMEN!!! PREPARE TO DEFEND YOURSELVES!!!”
When I was shipping out for Iraq in 2003 it was a surreal experience. I remember the married guys saying goodbye to their sobbing wives while us single guys just tried to keep it together knowing we were heading into the great unknown not knowing if all of us were coming home or not. All but one of us did
Hal Moore died in 2017, but some years ago, I was Facebook friends with him. His family was running his page back than, but it was great to see all his awards and high lights.
Oh man... you sat though a tough one!
This is a great movie. They renamed Fort Benning into Fort Moore after Hal and Julia Moore. The man Greg Kinnear plays, Bruce Crandall, later received the Medal of Honor what he did in this battle.
One of the best films about the Vietnam War. I tend to rewatch this one more than other films about the war. The Battle of Ia Drang was a battle where many new battle tactics were figured out including the blueprint on how NVA and Vietcong forces would effectively fight the US for the rest of the war.
37:40: "I don't like seeing people hurt. I don't like seeing people unhappy." This is no surprise to us EOM viewers, when we see his kindness to dogs.
18:19 The battle scenes are rough, but the portrayal of the soldiers wives is absolutely heart-breaking. Also, the way they humanize the "enemy" is a testament to the authenticity of the story.
Soldiers are just pawns, being pushed around the board by the powerful. Such an excellent movie.
This might be the most powerful war movie I have seen. Glory is the same way.
You might want to check out Go For Broke. An older WW2 story about the 442nd infantry unit made up of Japanese Americans. Some had family members in the internment camps.
War Stories can teach you more about humanity than almost all other genres. They highlight what is important to both live for and die for.
"I wonder what was going through Custer's mind when he realized that he'd led his men into a slaughter?"
"Sir, Custer was a pussy. You ain't."
Fun Fact: Breakout role of Jon Hamm.
Fort Moore Fact: On 11 May 2023, Fort Moore, previously named Fort Benning, in Georgia, was named in honor of Hal Moore and his wife
Action Star Fact: Jon Hamm later said, in tribute to Sam Elliott, that the fifty-eight year old actor participated in the boot camp training of the cast, without exemption.
Hell Week Fact: According to American Sniper Chris Kyle (RIP), this film is shown to the U.S. Navy special forces recruits to inspire them before they begin the "Hell Week" stage of their SEAL training.
Historical Fact: Although many of the names are never really seen, or said, throughout the movie, very careful attention was paid to ensure every member of the company was represented properly in the film. For every person that was a member of the company in real life, there was an actor on-screen, most of whom resembled the actual soldiers themselves. A total of three soldiers were awarded the Medal of Honor for the battle represented in this film. Joseph Marm, Jr. received his shortly after the battle, Ed Freeman on July 16, 2001, and Bruce P. Crandall on February 26, 2007. Freeman and Crandall were helicopter pilots who flew frequent relief and resupply missions into the heart of the battle when medevac choppers could not approach. Joseph Galloway was awarded a Bronze Star for gallantry for carrying wounded men to safety at the Battle of Ia Drang in 1965. He was the only civilian awarded the Bronze Star during the Vietnam War. The real Joseph D. Galloway stepped out of the movie theater during a scene, but still approved the film. His explanation was: "That was my nightmare for 36 years. I don't want to see it again."
Custer didn't have any intel on the area...That severely and fatally impacted his situational awareness..Same thing happened to Moore...1876 train wreck/1965 train wreck....
This one will break you. 💔
That was Barry Pepper narrating (The guy playing the photographer). He used to deliver my pizza. North Vancouver, represent Barry!
Incredibly talented!
Hello, he was spreading the joy and love. Great job. I ordered two yesterday.
I met Bruce "Snake Shit" Crandall 12 years ago. Only medal of honor winner I ever met. He is a great dude.
Respectfully, a Medal of Honor is not “won” it’s received. I say this because I know you have nothing but respect for him as I’m sure you would any other MOH recipient. But if any of them had a say, (many receive it post-humously) it doesn’t represent the winning of anything. Just a moment in time they’d say anyone could’ve done in their position, and one they’d probably like to forget. And as an enlisted recipient once said, it’s easier to receive one than it is to have one. Meaning the pressure of people celebrating and praising you for the worst things you ever had to go through in your life. And through no fault of their own often don’t realize they may not want to constantly talk about how they got it. Oops, tangent over. Anyway, just FYI.
Random trivia. My uncle served with Colonel Moore in Ia Drang. He never would talk much about it, but it was something he was tremendously proud of. As a vet, I want to say thank you for remembering those who served and fell. As a family member of someone who lived through this, thank you for choosing this one.
I personally believe this is the best movie about the Vietnam war it shows not all soldiers in this war were angry about being drafted or doing drugs or murdering children and raping women there were plenty of good patriotic brave soldiers who did their duty regardless of how you may feel about the politics of the war
Mel has you crying every time, lol.
Me too.
the speech Hal gives before they all leave is amazing.
29:45 "Sgt. MacKenzie" by Joseph Kilna MacKenzie is such a hauntingly beautiful song.
Love Jay's reactions. He's so sympathetic for the right reasons.
Awesome reaction of my favorite movie!!!!!😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
There is a Vietnam War movie that I have been requesting for several years on several channels. No luck so far. As I started typing this I realized that the movie is available on DVD but I don't know about other types of media. Maybe that's why no one reacts to it. Anyway, the name of the movie is Boys in Company "C". It's not your typical war movie in that there aren't many battles, well there are battles just of a different kind. Also, R. Lee Ermey plays a Drill Instructor. And, speaking of Gen. Custer, there is a movie called Little Big Man that he is a big part of, well it's not actually him but an actor portraying him.
Glad to see someone who appreciates the score in this movie as much as I did. Especially the metallic snare (Almost sounds like gunfire) in the beginning, with the somber melody playing over top. They really went above and beyond for the music in this movie.
I like this as a war movie, especially because it does an amazing job not only showing the damage on the battlefield, but the damage done to loved ones back home as well. A lot of movies don't.
Can't blame you for not wanting to watch again, it's a heavy one.
You've Got Mel recommendations: Gallipoli (super f***ed up young Mel war movie that needs more love), Payback (my favorite Mel flick), Year of Living Dangerously (young Mel trying to get wirh Sigourney Weaver during a national crisis).
I absolutely second all three of these films.
Your empathy is incredible, thank you for sharing with us all.
Highly recommend watching the movie blackhawk down
Agreed. Far better than this, in every way. Gibson left no cliche unturned.
@finger3181 Yeah I like this movie the first couple Times i've watched it . But blackhawk down blew my mind when I was a kid and i've been watching it ever since . Throughout my life, I've also went and done.Tons of research watched all the documentaries live news coverage of it Interviews with the soldiers That were there . The cast is stacked Big time . Sorry About all the missed punctuations and capitalizations.I'm using voice text and It is trash
Other great Nam/Nam era flicks: Casualties Of War (stellar & different Michael J Fox role), Dead Presidents, Platoon, American Gangster, Coming Home, Deer Hunter, Air America (more Mel & light for a Nam flick & RDJ)
My father-in-law has a silver star (among others) from the Vietnam war. He talked about it a little bit during a holiday visit. He and his men were dropped into a situation where they were pinned down immediately. Somehow all of his troops survived and they were evacuated safely. The very next day, the higher-ups wanted to send him and his troops to the exact same location. He refused to go. The next guy and -his- troops were slaughtered. That amazing man cried during the story.
It was a good reminder that those vets, and frankly all of the other ones around the world are very fucking traumatized. Our politicians, FOR DECADES at least, have failed to care properly for the people they made broken. Yes, I'm still mad about their treatment of -my- dad (lack of help for a memory care facility for him after 20 years of service) and other vets who legitimately need help.
This movie makes my heart hurt every single time.
Jay, your empathy during this reaction is so touching. Love your stuff man.
This is such a good movie im glad your reacting too it!
“Can’t take no pictures lying down there, Sonny.”
-Sgt. Major
Thank you for your reaction, bromigo. Another gem to add to the books. Keep on keeping on and Gritos from Tejas.
“That’s a nice day, Sgt. Savage.”
We always love the comedy, but it is truly a moving thing that we get to share in these types of movies with you. I really appreciate you sharing this with us and thanks to you and Blank.
Mel's eyes deserve an Oscar for how much weight they carry.
Hal Moore was such a student of military tactics and warfare that he eventually returned to the site of this battle and discussed events with the opposing NVA colonel that fought against them. I had a U.S. History professor in college who was neighbors with Moore in either Auburn or Opelika,AL(basically one big town if you know the area).
Thank you for responding to this movie. One of my favorites. It’s beautifully written and made.
By the way. Your star recognition in this was on point !
One of my favorite war movies. I love that it shows both sides of the war. So often war movies only show one side. Usually the winner
Nice, honest reaction. I don't know if others have mentioned it, but Hamburger Hill is another unforgettable and emotional Vietnam film.
This is by far the best service movie out there hands down and the touch of given aspect from the other side was beautiful.
Good morning Sir!
How do you know what king of g-damn day it is?
My Dad was in this and the subsequent battles that followed and received the Bronze Star with Sgt. Major Plumley and many other brave soldiers.
I have his original Bronze Star letter and Thanksgiving Day Menus(he saved) that happened just 3 weeks after.
Band of brothers
We were soldiers And
Hacksaw Ridge are imo the best war movies I've seen.
Obviously We Were Soldiers has a sentimental meaning to me.
My Dad used to tuck us in when we sleeping and checked to make sure we were Breathing each night?! Not sure where or why that routine began.
Miss my Pops!
Thank you for your reaction...
Hal Moore landed at LZ xray which was devastating but the real bloodbath was at LZ Albany after Hal Moores unit was pulled out. That Aircav unit at Albany was almost wiped out.
I am 65 years old, I was at my Grandmas when my uncle got his draft notice. He has never talked about Viet Nam, when he was back home his uniforms in his closet all had the Air Cav, insignia, he won’t fly anywhere he will only drive, this movie shows me the hell he must have gone through, to get home, and I thank God he did……Thanks Bro for the review…..
I served in the 7th Cavalry, and I can honestly tell you that I don't own the boots to even stand in the shadow of these men.
Hello! I'm just adding...Mel Gibson is in this trilogy of historical epics, Braveheart, The Patriot and We Were Soldiers. This last one is historically accurate the character Mel portraits was the technical advisor during the filming of the movie. The battle scenes were filmed in California!
My father was a cameraman in the news biz during the 60's and 70's. "Reporters" were and still are exactly like this. They're some of the worst, sociopathic narcissists you'd ever have the misfortune of coming across. He hated having to work with the majority of them.
I was training with some elements of 7th cavalry couple of years back in Arrow 22 exercise. Amazing guys and they still talk highly about Hal Moore and legacy he made for 7th cavalry.
Thanks for doing this. My father participated in this battle. He came in on the second set of helicopters. Jumped straight into a firefight.
Great acting in this film. Great reaction bro! 👍🏿
Man, I still remember vietnam hd episode 1 talking about this battle, and its been years
Glad to see someone watch something appropriate to remember the day and those who have fought and given their lives. Not some "X-men movie" like others. Thank you sir.
Thanks for the Memorial Day tribute, J. Just remember all, these were real, live Americans.
I have a funny bayonet story. I was with 3/22 Infantry C company, the same unit that is in the movie Platoon. We had a brand new fresh Lieutenant take over the platoon. When we were on quick reactionary force status it meant we could be anywhere in the world in 24 hours. So we would constantly have drills where we would get all our crap down to Hickham AFB to deploy. We never knew if these alerts were drills or the real thing. So I decided I was going to have fun with the new LT so every alert I would ask him, Bayonet's are we getting Bayonet's? He didn't say anything for the first 6 or 7 alerts, finally he asks me Sgt Smith, what is the deal with your obsession over bayonet's? I told him with an absolute strait face that it was a way to conserve ammunition. He said How So? I replied, ammunition is for enemy combatants and the bayonet is for the women and children. The look of pure horror and disgust on his face was absolutely PRICELESS and made slow walking that joke for nearly a year worth it.
Absolutely love Same Elliot.
'That's you're fucking good day...'
"We were soldiers" is my second fav war film and I'm surprised it wasn't requested more. Saving Private Ryan and hacksaw ridge are great but they don't hold a candle to this. I'd like to see you react to "When trumpets fade" but I'm also going to ask that for your own good don't watch it. The battle for the hurtgen forest in Germany during WWII was nothing short of a tragedy, it's not a heroic film. There is no happy ending. Thank you for sharing brother and God bless
Love your reaction as always J❤
The author Joe Galloway said the story of his great grandfather's meeting in Galveston every year to buy shoes was true 😂
I didn't know about this story until the film, then read up on it later. Just an amazing account of the early actions of Air Cav. Hey Jay, got another great film for you, this one set during WWII. It's "Unbroken", a true story of a WWII Army Air Corp crewman, Louie Zamporini who was captured in the Pacific after his aircraft was shot down.
My former neighbor was in this battle and was a consultant for the film.
absolutely love watching with ya MW.. thank you
I never clocked that was Opie from SoA, great spot!
Another sincere reaction. Thank you JL.
Had a friend who had been there. I met him in Vietnam years later.
The Sgt Major may have had a pistol but that pistol was a .45 Colt 1911. At close range it had a lot more stopping power than an M-16.
That part where the little girl asks him about war always gets me. I’m a disabled veteran and I have a daughter who’s about the same age as that girl and she always asks me why I can’t do certain things and I always just say that I got hurt in the war and she always asks more questions about it. It’s hard to explain to a 7 year old girl about how you got hurt while in Afghanistan.
The real tragedy of the La Drang valley is after Hal Moores unit was pulled from the field another unit went in on a search and destroy mission further into the valley and they were nearly wiped out Moores unit didn't get further than the LZ and the next unit got sucked deeper into the jungle and were ambushed from all sides. A real blood bath. The only issue I had with this movie was that it was filmed in the Hollywood back lots instead of a real dense jungle so you don't get that feeling of not being able to 20 feet in front of you or seeing the enemy in the thick jungle.
Great reaction brother
Lol this guy is awesome! Love the reaction brother.
You sir, are a good man. Great reaction!
Love your movie reviews and have been watching your gaming channel (highly recommended The Walking Dead and Red Dead game plays). You bring a smile to my face and make the day that much better. Thank you for being you. This movie review was very poignant to watch on Memorial Day. My father served two tours in Vietnam and I thank all the service men and women that defend the U.S. A shout out to Blank for all the work that he does to make this channel possible.
We were soldiers is one of my top 3 war movies. Thank you for watching this. 👍🔥❤️
Barry Pepper is the one doing the narrative. A great and under appreciated actor in his own right.
This is a true story and every single thing here actually happened. The the exact men who died and when they died.
Amazing movie! Great reaction.
A most appropriate movie for this day. Thank you.
This was filmed in ft Benning GA, I was stationed there when they filmed it
I was too young the first time I saw this movie. That dudes legs sliding off haunts my nightmares. I never have to see it again I can close my eyes and see it now 😳
...That said... it IS one of the greats. You can't get through this without crying.
My neighbor fought this battle as an artilleryman. He was at a different lz raining shells down on the nva
Many younger people don't realize the number of US soldiers killed in the Vietnam war. Ten times the number killed in both wars in Iraq and Afghanistan combined. It's mind-boggling. Not to denigrate the sacrifices of those killed and wounded in those wars or any other war at all. Great and very respectful reaction. This one always gets me.
Great movie. Most of the men in my family were (and are) in the service. It’s because of them that we are free. I’m like you, I hate seeing people hurt and I just can’t wrap my mind around the kind of hate that exists in this world. ❤
Buddy I love your channel and this is my first time actually seeing anything about this movie but I'm a history buff and love war movies but Vietnam war even though my uncle was a soldier in it never tried to tell them to it because of all the best stuff that happened and you being one of my favorite channels that I watch and us I guess you and me watching this reverse time and seen your reaction on top of my own Make me realize that we have a lot of same feelings about those kind of things but I guess mine are my own by knowing that yeah I don't like seeing real people and so many of them having their lives taken. Anyway thank you for all the great work you do I look forward to your next video!
Very heartbreaking movie, but a great addition to Memorial day.
EOM... I've just recently discovered your channel. I've enjoyed it. And I think you are the friend I'd always drag to the movies given the chance. I served in the Navy. Less dangerous branch it seems. But I served from 98 - 04. A lot happened from the happy relaxed country to what came after. If I can ever give some insight Navy wise feel free to ask.
Thank you for this. Maybe I’ve missed it, but I’m still waiting for a story centering the families and the stigma of having a loved one in Vietnam or a story focused on the nurses who had to care for the wounded, military, and civilian, encourage them, mother them, and sometimes expedite the end of their suffering. 😔
It wasn't just 8000 vs 395. It was 8,000 vs 395 and the helicopters, the non-stop artillery firing from miles away and every single plane in the area.
This movie hits. So does glory.
I went to jump school there and the scene when they are assembling with the red and white jump towers in the background always gives me a feeling of melancholy because I was pulling 24 hours on/24 hours off duty assignments after I blew out my knees and I hobbled past those towers every other night.
Did you recycle and make it through? I graduated jump school in April of 91. Delta Company.
@@CRAZYHORSE19682003 No the doctor's said if I jumped I would never walk again. And I was in Delta before I spent several weeks in HQ company while they looked for another duty assignment for me. Instead of the original one for the 325th in Vicenza Italy, I wound up in VII Corp in Augsburg Germany. Easy enough duty that I could mostly hobble along on a cane for a few more years until the combination of a captain with his head up his 4th point of contact and the cold damp weather took even more of a toll on me so I stopped fighting the discharge.
Can't wait
Hal Moore became a General and was a true hero and patriot. He past away in 2017, and was born 1922. 95 years old. True story Co author was the reporter.
Murder whistle, yours is the best reaction channel! I am sorry I could not catch your live stream yesterday I had to work.
I cried the entire time then thank God for bringing my brother home from war in more ways then one.
This movie hit my first time seeing this definitely is a realistic classic
Yeah, that leg scene after the bombing. I can't.