FATHERS, BROTHERS, HUSBANDS & SONS.
Another bloodsoaked war movie for Mel Gibson after Braveheart and The Patriot, this time set in 1965 at the beginning of the U.S. military campaign in Southeast Asia, which was to become the Vietnam War. The story is focused on Lt. Col. Hal Mooreās (Gibson) steadfast leadership and heroic efforts for his soldiers in the Valley of Death. First-time director Randall Wallaceās effort is undeniably exciting but unfortunately he never digs beneath the surface of events, and Gibsonās character needs complexity to become what Hal Moore must have been like in real life.
2002-U.S. 137 min. Color. Widescreen.Ā Written and directed byĀ Randall Wallace.Ā Book:Ā Harold Moore, Joseph Galloway (āWe Were Soldiers Onceā¦ And Youngā).Ā Cinematography:Ā Dean Semler.Ā Cast:Ā Mel Gibson (Hal Moore), Madeleine Stowe (Julie Moore), Greg Kinnear (Bruce Crandall), Sam Elliott, Chris Klein, Keri Russellā¦ Barry Pepper, Jon Hamm, Dylan Walsh.
Quote:Ā āDear Lord, about our enemies, ignore their heathen prayers and help us blow those little bastards straight to Hell. Amen.ā (Gibson)