BronzeEagle 2 Posted May 15, 2011 im not a big fan of modern military movies as most of them are b movies, but i did like hunt for eagle one. i really liked the military action. are there any modern military movies you guys can recommend as inspiration for mission editors? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gossamersolid 155 Posted May 15, 2011 Dare I say, black hawk down? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArmAriffic 10 Posted May 15, 2011 (edited) Generation Kill (Mini-TV series) Black Hawk Down The Hurt Locker Green Zone Edited May 15, 2011 by ArmAriffic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hans Ludwig 0 Posted May 15, 2011 Black Hawk Down is a really good modern (historical?) war movie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nettrucker 142 Posted May 15, 2011 Over there (mini TV series) Restrepo (RL documentary) Armadillo (RL documentary) kind regards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BronzeEagle 2 Posted May 15, 2011 thanks guys! any more, keep em coming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel 0 Posted May 15, 2011 How modern are we talking? I thought 9th Company was superb. There's definitely a lack of big budget, realistic modern war films. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunter Severloh 4056 Posted May 15, 2011 Restrepo (RL documentary)Armadillo (RL documentary) Restrepo (RL documentary) Full movie on utube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4qfYRUm0EM Armadillo (RL documentary)Full movie on utube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG4-p4OXT4Q this link is to part 1, in the sidebar to the right on utube you will see the other parts. Black Hawk Down Full movie on utube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4V4joY1VwQM this link is to part 1, in the sidebar to the right on utube you will see the other parts. Saving Private Ryan -1998 - Part 1 (1/16) - HD http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kx7dFp0WhN4&feature=related this link is to part 1, in the sidebar to the right on utube you will see the other parts. Sniper w/Tom Berenger Full movie http://www.crackle.com/c/Sniper Sniper2 w/Tom Berenger Full movie http://www.crackle.com/c/Sniper_2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sander 14 Posted May 16, 2011 Made for TV, but proving that a lack of a big budget is not necessarily a hindrance for quality: Warriors Episode: Dark of the moon And for some alternative mission inspiration: Dog Soldiers Regards, Sander Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
icebreakr 3157 Posted May 16, 2011 (edited) Tropa de Elite 2 - O Inimigo Agora É Outro Dreamcatcher (alternative missions, scifi) 9 rota Tears of the Sun Edited May 16, 2011 by IceBreakr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACPL Jon 68 Posted May 16, 2011 Tears of the Sun isn't a good film. It's so naive, stupid and hollywoodish I wanted to barf every 10 minutes. I'm surprised nobody mentioned "Jarhead" or "Waltz with Bashir". Two greats films, unlike TotS POS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
purepassion 22 Posted May 16, 2011 (edited) A must see is also the documentary Edited May 16, 2011 by PurePassion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sudayev 27 Posted May 16, 2011 Russian War Cinema (almost all available to watch on YouTube) 9th Company Afghanistan Afghan Breakdown Afghanistan Kandagar Afghanistan. Awesome movie based on a real events. Trailer Afghan Breakdown Afghanistan 72 meters Submarine Stormgates - Grozovye Vorota Mini series in Chechnya USA: Jarhead Iraq, similar to Full Metal Jacket. The Beast Of War Afghanistan. *** I'm going to watch this - The Brest Fortress. Check out the trailer. Russians know how to make great movies. I've seen many Russian WW2 movies, If you want I can recommend something as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beagle 684 Posted May 16, 2011 (edited) Not so modern anymore but still better than "Platoon" or "Full metal jacket" in simply depicting Recon force operations in Vietnam without Hollywood heroism 84. Charlie Mopic The Movie was made as a fake Documentary like "Blair Witch" was done 10 Years later. Edited May 17, 2011 by Beagle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig_VG 20 Posted May 17, 2011 How modern are we talking? I thought 9th Company was superb. There's definitely a lack of big budget, realistic modern war films. Agreed, they did a great job with 9th company. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoot 0 Posted May 17, 2011 (edited) Battle for Haditha "Warriors" is a really disturbing movie from UK, if the BBC-thing is meant. I saw it on Arte when I returned from the Balkans and it brought back some memories. It is like "Savior" or "Welcome to Sarajevo". Otherwise it's from a soldier's ideologic view and portrays powerlessness of those who try to help people pretty well. However, "No Man's Land" is and will remain the best movie about the idiocy during the Balkan Wars, it is full of cynism and sarcasm and laced with bitter humor. "Dog Soldiers" is a really funny flick yes. I watched it at the Fantasy Filmfest in Berlin and bought me the DVD as soon as it was available. I like werewolves and although those beasts have not the best costumes in history in this movie, the plot really rocks. "Werwolves ate my platoon" *lol*. Edited May 17, 2011 by Hoot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muahaha 10 Posted May 17, 2011 ShootOut (documentary) - quite a lot of episodes are featuring war in Afghanistan and Iraq. Ross Kemp in Afghanistan (Documentary) Ross Kemp return to Afghanistan (Documentary) I found it that documentary are nicer to watch compare to the hollywood-ish movies like hurt locker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
froggyluv 2136 Posted May 17, 2011 A gory yet powerful film Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PELHAM 10 Posted May 17, 2011 I would recommend books rather than films as most of the stuff from Hollywood is very disappointing. Notable exceptions are: Generation Kill Rastrepo Black Hawk Down Band of Brothers 84. Charlie Mopic Full Metal Jacket Great books with lots of examples are: One Bullet Away: The Making of a Marine Officer by Nathaniel Fick (officer from Generation Kill) Extreme Risk: A Life Fighting the Bomb makers by Major Chris Hunter Making A Killing: A Hired Gun in Iraq by James Ashcroft 3 Commando: Helmand Assault by Ewen Southby-Tailyour Sniper One: True Story of a British Battle Group Under Siege by Sgt. Dan Mills Falklands Commando by Hugh McManners Apache by Ed Macy Hellfire by Ed Macy Chickenhawk by Robert Mason Generation Kill by Evan Wright Black Hawk Down by Mark Bowden Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel 0 Posted May 17, 2011 (edited) Apache, Hellfire and Chickenhawk in particular are must reads for anyone with even the slightest interest in helicopters, and Afghanistan and Vietnam operations. The difference between the noisy, blood soaked, bullet ridden cabins of the Hueys and the soundproofed, armoured cockpit of the Apache striking. If you enjoyed Ed Macy's books, it's probably worth reading Fire Strike7/9, about a geordie JTAC in Helmand calling in bomb after bomb to keep his mates alive. [/offtopic book talk] Edited May 17, 2011 by Daniel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eble 3 Posted May 17, 2011 for me, I've watched most but 9th Company was 'the' film gritty and very believable, althought it is somewhat based on real life events. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_for_Hill_3234 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
st_dux 26 Posted May 17, 2011 "Waltz with Bashir" +1 to this. Although it isn't really a "war movie" in the traditional sense, more people need to see this excellent film. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
txalin 2 Posted May 17, 2011 This :http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120070/ must be seen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalia 13 Posted May 18, 2011 A russian movie : Contagion a russian special forces must go to a secret laboratory, build in the undeground. very nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
