Watched "Lone Survivor" tonight...

[Lukus Alderman]

Fantastic movie. Makes you appreciate even more the sacrifices of those who serve or have served our country. Especially proud of my bro PeteA.

 

[Etex Horn]

At the end, I teared up and my wife actually cried. Something we don't typically do at movies. It was that moving.

 

[bigbird]

I thought it was pretty poorly done, but from all the people I've talked to it seems I'm in the minority

 

[Sirhornsalot]

Fantastic movie. Makes you appreciate even more the sacrifices of those who serve or have served our country. Especially proud of my bro PeteA.

What made the movie fantastic in your mind? Just curious, was thinking of sneaking off to see it tomorrow.

 

[beevomav]

Not Zero Dark Thirty but a good, if disturbing, movie.

 

[Tulsahorn]

The sheer courage, determination, and guts under the most extreme conditions of the men was mind boggling.

 

[popdaddy]

I'd recommend reading Lone Survivor. I'm pretty sure you'd get a better understanding of Marcus Luttrell and our special operations forces. I bought the book for friends and family when it first published.

 

[Lukus Alderman]

What made the movie fantastic in your mind? Just curious, was thinking of sneaking off to see it tomorrow.

I think it did a very good job of telling the story of Marcus Littrel about as accurately as possible. Sure, we all know that the mission did not succeed and there was loss of life. But it also showed that the men that fight for our country aren't Rambo. Ammo does run out. The rough and rugged terrain of Afghanistan is a HUGE advantage to a very tough and ruthless enemy in the Taliban. But through the fight and the difficulties, these guys fight not only for our country but for the "brothers" standing and fighting next to them.

How accurate is it? I can't tell you because I've never been there in their shoes. But by the end of the movie you feel like you've been there and you see the reality that the guys who died aren't fictional movie characters...those guys are heroes who died for our country and each other.

 

[DFW Hornsfan]

It is very intense during the fighting and especially when they are going down the mountain. (Don't want to give anything away)

I saw an interview with Luttrell. He says it is very accurate but that there are some things that were just Hollywood.

FYI, Luttrell is in the movie also.

 

[Horninator]

I think it did a very good job of telling the story of Marcus Littrel about as accurately as possible. Sure, we all know that the mission did not succeed and there was loss of life. But it also showed that the men that fight for our country aren't Rambo. Ammo does run out. The rough and rugged terrain of Afghanistan is a HUGE advantage to a very tough and ruthless enemy in the Taliban. But through the fight and the difficulties, these guys fight not only for our country but for the "brothers" standing and fighting next to them.
How accurate is it? I can't tell you because I've never been there in their shoes. But by the end of the movie you feel like you've been there and you see the reality that the guys who died aren't fictional movie characters...those guys are heroes who died for our country and each other.

I've heard nothing but great things about it and definitely plan to see it soon. Your description makes me want to go see it RIGHT NOW.

 

[beevomav]

I've heard nothing but great things about it and definitely plan to see it soon. Your description makes me want to go see it RIGHT NOW.

I would not suggest it as a date movie.

 

[Tulsahorn]

I'd recommend reading Lone Survivor. I'm pretty sure you'd get a better understanding of Marcus Luttrell and our special operations forces. I bought the book for friends and family when it first published.

How much did the book differ from the movie - I'd be curious to know.

 

[BurntOrangeGlasses]

How much did the book differ from the movie - I'd be curious to know.

I read the book and saw the movie. The movie is true to the book until the very end (big battle between Taliban and villagers). I surmise that was necessary to quickly draw the movie to conclusion. Probably also was an easier sell to Hollywood. An excellent movie nonetheless. Definitely not suitable for children of any age, however.

 

[Rlc181]

Burntorangeglasses. I have to disagree with you. I took two of my sons (ages 15 & 10) to see the movie. They loved it. I believe they need to read and see what true heroes are instead of the shit that's on tv these days. This movie was outstanding and I hope all of my boys give thought to joining the military just as I did. Serving your country is one of the best things one can do in my opinion.

 

[steveh9801]

I'd recommend reading Lone Survivor. I'm pretty sure you'd get a better understanding of Marcus Luttrell and our special operations forces. I bought the book for friends and family when it first published.

I have the book and need to read it. I will wait for the movie to come out on DVD before I watch it.

 

[Bevostuntdouble]

In my personal, and professional, opinion... I think it is amazing that so many points are missed. First, our military leadership is garbage. There was nothing good about that plan. The mission should have never been approved or carried out. I think the public should be outraged that these men were put in the position they were in. No QRF, no air support, no backup plans for comms, no contingency plans, no emergency exfil plans... It was a terrible waste of life that should have never happened... This mission is indicative of the arrogance that is synonymous with the SEAL community. Sometimes it benefits them and sometimes it doesn't... This time it had a terrible result. I hope their command get burned to the ground for allowing this senseless loss of life. If you're a civilian with no military experience this is apparently a great movie. But if you are a service member and this is your life it's a terrible "movie," because it's not a movie... It's real life. Those men fought valiantly but it shouldn't have happened.

 

[Sirhornsalot]

In my personal, and professional, opinion... I think it is amazing that so many points are missed. First, our military leadership is garbage. There was nothing good about that plan. The mission should have never been approved or carried out. I think the public should be outraged that these men were put in the position they were in. No QRF, no air support, no backup plans for comms, no contingency plans, no emergency exfil plans... It was a terrible waste of life that should have never happened... This mission is indicative of the arrogance that is synonymous with the SEAL community. Sometimes it benefits them and sometimes it doesn't... This time it had a terrible result. I hope their command get burned to the ground for allowing this senseless loss of life. If you're a civilian with no military experience this is apparently a great movie. But if you are a service member and this is your life it's a terrible "movie," because it's not a movie... It's real life.

Wow, very well put.

 

[popdaddy]

Ha, I surprised to see this thread still up. I read a lot of books, the Lone Survivor cut to the core of what our American hero's face on any "routine" mission they are assigned. I really don't see how that great book could be reduced into a two hour movie but Marcus Luttrell seems satisfied with it so that's good enough for me.

For what it's worth, I haven't been inside a move theater since 1995 when my first wife and I divorced. So as good as this movie sounds, I'll wait for the DVD, maybe re-read the book.

 

[steveh9801]

In my personal, and professional, opinion... I think it is amazing that so many points are missed. First, our military leadership is garbage. There was nothing good about that plan. The mission should have never been approved or carried out. I think the public should be outraged that these men were put in the position they were in. No QRF, no air support, no backup plans for comms, no contingency plans, no emergency exfil plans... It was a terrible waste of life that should have never happened... This mission is indicative of the arrogance that is synonymous with the SEAL community. Sometimes it benefits them and sometimes it doesn't... This time it had a terrible result. I hope their command get burned to the ground for allowing this senseless loss of life. If you're a civilian with no military experience this is apparently a great movie. But if you are a service member and this is your life it's a terrible "movie," because it's not a movie... It's real life. Those men fought valiantly but it shouldn't have happened.

Are you in the military and if so what branch please?