This is a movie that covers every aspect of war. The truly awful scenes of battle were balanced by the awful waiting of the families back home. I laughed, I cried, I felt proud of my country and the brave soldiers who fought and died for our country.
Mel Gibson played Col. Moore to perfection. Sam Elliott was absolutely terrifying as Sargeant Major Basil Plumley. As the soldiers of the 7th Cav said of the real Plumley, God must look like Sar-Major Plumley but He is nowhere near as mean. Elliot had that attitude mastered.
If you want to experience the chaos, bravery and horror of combat, "We Were Soldiers" is the movie for you.
Mel Gibson played Col. Moore to perfection. Sam Elliott was absolutely terrifying as Sargeant Major Basil Plumley. As the soldiers of the 7th Cav said of the real Plumley, God must look like Sar-Major Plumley but He is nowhere near as mean. Elliot had that attitude mastered.
If you want to experience the chaos, bravery and horror of combat, "We Were Soldiers" is the movie for you.