James Ryan (Matt Damon) looking at a bloody and injured Captain Miller (Tom Hanks) in Saving Private Ryan
Warning: Article contains mentions of racism, anti-Semitism, and Nazism.War movies have left, and continue to leave, an endearing mark on filmmaking. Some of the best war movies are elevated by the presence of a squadron of soldiers within their narrative, ensembles of characters that continually captivate audiences with their intense and emotional portrayals of camaraderie, loyalty, and shared hardships.
The relationship between Dax and the three men, who are eventually court-martialed for cowardice, is at the very soul of Paths of Glory. As a lawyer in civilian life, and their commanding officer in military life, Dax knows that he has an obligation to defend these men, both from the horrors of war and from those within the French Army who want to see them executed for their actions.
With a cast led by the enigmatic Steve McQueen as Captain Virgil Hilts, Richard Attenborough as RAF Squadron Leader Roger Bartlett, and James Garner as Lieutenant Bob Hendley, The Great Escape provides a compelling narrative while allowing for the squad to truly endear themselves to audiences. The X Organization has since become a benchmark for how to depict a war movie squad, with the legendary performances of its ensemble still receiving praise to this day.
This particular squad is such a good depiction of the effects of war on humanity, because The Deer Hunter shows audiences their lives before they went to Vietnam. This gives viewers a true understanding of just how far each member of the squad has fallen. Mike suffers from PTSD and cannot re-enter society, Steven becomes an amputee, and Nick meets a tragic fate in a gambling den.
Platoon 0 Your Rating5 stars4.5 stars4 stars3.5 stars3 star2.5 stars2 stars1.5 stars1 stars0.5 star Rate Now Submit Rate Now EditNot availableDirector Oliver Stone Release Date February 6, 1987 Writers Oliver Stone Cast Tom Berenger , Willem Dafoe , Charlie Sheen , Keith David , Forest Whitaker , Francesco Quinn , Kevin Dillon , John C.
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