I'd like to take one of my daughters, but I don't know if she has the stomach for it. I don't think she could take "Private Ryan," for example. Do you think she could handle this?
It is a brutal and bloody film. It captures the essence of war in a way I've never witnessed. And it is not entertaining or exploitive. It is educational in that it attempts to recreate and bring you into the lives of these SEALs so you can now picture their sacrifice and brotherhood like never before. Private Ryan does come close in matching the battle scene brutalities. But in many ways, this film was more difficult to watch. So close in history and fresh on the memory might make it harder to view as well. Just things to keep in mind for the more squeamish.
Perhaps. See it first
Private Ryan is not the same as this. Private Ryan, well, I’m the only one who despises it, is gratuitous and focuses on horror, and takes away from the important theme, virtue in action
Band of Brothers, we see regularly, and this movie is like that. The violence is just part of it. And it’s not about the sadness of death nor running away from it, but as part of their job, sad as it is
Just see it first
I’ve seen it twice, I’ll see it again tomorrow
If you explain to your daughter, the essence of love, devotion, honor, service, loyalty, family, loved ones played out in this most magnifcent movie, she will better understand what the “real” American life experience is. I do believe that most women should see this movie, because when their loved ones are in harm’s way, get wounded or killed in the service of our country......they feel the hurt and pain of losing a loved one the most, or, taking care of them after serious wounding, etc.
Yes....the movie is violent, yes.....there is much cursing....but it is a story of the heart and soul of very special Americans, both men & women that serve our country with loyalty, dedication and love for their brothers and sisters in arms. Suggestion: Take your young lady to see what will be an epic movie for today’s time and for all eternity!!! As I have said in a previous post, all “Americans” should see this special film.
My wife....who is queasy, loved it, especially the rolling montage at the end of the movie, depicting “The Seals” in their private lives with family, children, loved ones, girlfriends and wives!!! You will cry in love and honor of these men and the women and families, and loved ones that supported and loved them dearly!!!