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Unknown Soldier: Searching for a Father (2005)
Don't watch Platoon or Full Metal Jacket, watch this
I just caught this on HBO and was impressed. Rarely do films engage me on such a personal level. It makes you think about war and relationships honestly, unlike shallow, clichéd, crappy war movies. Part detective story, part personal journey, it made me think what it means to be a man, an American, and a child of the Vietnam generation. Although the film takes a pretty neutral position on politics, it also made wonder why we keep making the same mistakes. Why are our young men dieing in a foreign land for a lost cause? In another 30 years, will another young man or woman make a film about their missing parent? My father was also in Vietnam in 1970, and I feel like I have better understanding of my father and the war. I guess the film confirmed what I already knew: I'm a fortunate son.
Deep Impact (1998)
Horrible
I saw this stinker on CBS the other night. Boring, terrible acting, bad writing. Silly effects. Morgan Freeman and Robert Duvall are the only bright spots. I don't care about the other people. Stop making these kinds of movies. It just appeals to some sort of silly emotionalism. A waste.
The Quiet American (2002)
Caine is superb
I saw this film yesterday and was just mesmorized. The setting, costumes, and general feeling (intensity) are flawless. Solid dialogue and outstanding performances along with many thought provoking themes makes this a heavy hitter. Brendan Frasier is a surprise, and carries Pyle off well. I just sit and wonder why the industry can't make more movies like this one. Why are there so many hours of Vin Diesel vehicles and schlocky love stories? In my opinion if they can't make a movie as good as this one, they shouldn't make it. And I don't see why the Academy ignored this one and Road to Perdition, clearly the two best movies of the past year, and the ones people (hopefully) will be talking about for a long time.