Review of Sands of Iwo Jima

I can't think of a better movie to watch on Memorial Day. We see John Wayne at his best and we also see him die. Even the Duke is not indestructible.

Wayne played Sgt Stryker; a hard drinking, hard fighting Marine that did his duty. He may not have been popular, but he got his men to the top of a rock.

Clint Eastwood's version of this battle may be prettier, but to see the futility and dirt and grime of war, you really can't beat this film.

A great tribute to the Marines and to the Duke, who just turned 100 this weekend.