For me it’s hard to pick the best. I love Saving Private Ryan, Band of brothers, Masters of the Air and Dunkirk.
If I had to pick it would be Saving Private Ryan cos I just love it, it has so many incredible scenes and such realistic characters.
A Bridge Too Far is still one of my favorite movies ever made.
Such a good movie. It’s got battle scenes, but really it’s about operational maneuvers and logistics, which is rare, and they make it interesting.
For me it would be Das Boot.
Didn’t expect them to start singing It’s a Long Way To Tipperary
A fantastic show indeed.
Surprised you didn’t mention fury, I didn’t think it was a masterpiece but definitely worth a watch
Not second world war but the newer all quiet on the western front is definitely worth a watch if you like war movies
Just to suggest something else, I will recommend: A midnight clear (1992)
I would advice you not to read the plot summary, because it’s best if you don’t know in advance.
I’d never heard of that. Just watched the advert it looks great thanks
Downfall / Der Untergang
The Pacific is the most realistic by far. Band of Brothers is unrealistic propaganda, but fun
The Great Escape - 1963.
Agreed, and now I’m whistling.
The Pianist. Which I have a special memory of, since I also saw a play around the same time that I saw the movie. The play was mostly someone narrating or playing the piano with some acting scenes inbetween. Both were really touching and very well done.
SPR is the king, but I’d put Thin Red Line above any of those others. I can see why some people might not vibe with it because of the pacing and themes, but I love it.
I’ve never seen that. What about it works for you?
I identify quite a bit with how the protagonist views things. And the movie is, like most great films, adept at making you feel something powerful. I can’t describe it any better without giving away plot points. Give it a watch, I think you’ll find a lot to like in the film even if it resonates differently.
Will do mate thanks for recommending it. !lemmysilver to you
It’s been a while since I’ve seen it, but The Pianist is great.
Life Is Beautiful (La vita è bella) - 1997
I know only the first part is during WWII, but Godzilla Minus One is pretty good.
I was going to say this (it’s a great movie), but grave of the fireflies is still better
Hell In The Pacific, hands down.
For some reason I read that as “what’s the second best war drama you’ve ever seen?” and thought “huh, what an interesting question”.
I need a coffee.
That’s a better question! I wish I’d asked it
