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AlexLFeb 10, 2009

Very very good movie. i love it. it made me cry.

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MikeL.Feb 6, 2007

I think Clint Eastwood is on target with the scenes in this conflict. There is only so much you can do in two hours with a battle, which endured every day for over one month. The treatment of an American Indian fighting for his country lends I think Clint Eastwood is on target with the scenes in this conflict. There is only so much you can do in two hours with a battle, which endured every day for over one month. The treatment of an American Indian fighting for his country lends to the same discrimination afforded to black americans during World War 2. A movie I will watch again for sure.… Expand

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MikeH.Nov 15, 2006

A great film that highlighted the brutality of war and the mechanisms used to manipulate the national conscious for whatever purpose. Full credit to Eastwood for creating the movie with enough sensitivity to respect those who fought, yet not A great film that highlighted the brutality of war and the mechanisms used to manipulate the national conscious for whatever purpose. Full credit to Eastwood for creating the movie with enough sensitivity to respect those who fought, yet not resorting to clumsy attacks on the governments of the time. Adam Beach was incredible, although general character development was lacking, probably sacrificed in favour of pursuing the issue rather than the stories of the men themselves.… Expand

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ColbyS.Nov 5, 2006

Although not especially entertaining, this movie is something that doesn't hit you often- haunting. I walked out from the sprawling experience a little dazed, perhaps, not especially satsified as far as entertainment goes. But it's Although not especially entertaining, this movie is something that doesn't hit you often- haunting. I walked out from the sprawling experience a little dazed, perhaps, not especially satsified as far as entertainment goes. But it's better than entertainment; it really upended my perception of America and the way in which we treat our heroes. This is what movies were made for.… Expand

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Jean-LouisN.Oct 17, 2006

Ambitious in scope and effective in impact. Again, Clint Eastwood got solid acting performances out of the ensemble. Standouts were Adam Beach and Ryan Philippe. The battle scenes conveyed the chaos and brutality of war with a visual style Ambitious in scope and effective in impact. Again, Clint Eastwood got solid acting performances out of the ensemble. Standouts were Adam Beach and Ryan Philippe. The battle scenes conveyed the chaos and brutality of war with a visual style that has nothing to envy from Saving Private Ryan. It's an amazingly complex study of characters, heroism and the politics of war. It's a movie that needs to be seen.… Expand

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AnthonyO.Oct 18, 2006

Brilliant.

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[Anonymous]Oct 18, 2006

I agree almost entirely with Entertainment Weekly's commentary. The film is technically fine with a story that should be enthralling, yet somehow the movie is less than the sum of its parts. The soldier's stories in particular are I agree almost entirely with Entertainment Weekly's commentary. The film is technically fine with a story that should be enthralling, yet somehow the movie is less than the sum of its parts. The soldier's stories in particular are very thin. The action is fairly well done, but due to Eastwood's stylistic choice to use desaturated, and the nature of the uniforms, it's rather difficult to tell who's who. I left without any specific criticisms, but feeling that there really wasn't enough there.… Expand

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DanaM>Oct 21, 2006

Entertaining movie, worth the $10 to see a well told story of one of the epic battles of WWII. Not the best of Eastwoods movies but certainly better than a few other movies out there ( are you listening "The Departed?"). A somewhat Entertaining movie, worth the $10 to see a well told story of one of the epic battles of WWII. Not the best of Eastwoods movies but certainly better than a few other movies out there ( are you listening "The Departed?"). A somewhat disjointed plot, considering the flashbacks and forwards, but otherwise well-told, with realistic portrayal of battle scenes.… Expand

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JasonM.Oct 21, 2006

A good movie, The characters lack depth at the beginning of the film, but they begin to take shape as the movie moves on. This Movie is NOT Saving Privat Ryan. If you are looking for no stop action this movie does not have that as it tells A good movie, The characters lack depth at the beginning of the film, but they begin to take shape as the movie moves on. This Movie is NOT Saving Privat Ryan. If you are looking for no stop action this movie does not have that as it tells the story of the men who raised the second flag at Iwo Jima and their personal stories. The movie is mostly HIstorically accurate and tries to present the events as they happened. A great piece of American history is put forth in this film.… Expand

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PatrickN.Oct 23, 2006

A very well constructed WWII epic, based completely around the events of Iwo Jima and its subsequent effects on those soldiers involved in the fighting. Think of it as having the opposite moral of Saving Private Ryan, the heroism is shown as A very well constructed WWII epic, based completely around the events of Iwo Jima and its subsequent effects on those soldiers involved in the fighting. Think of it as having the opposite moral of Saving Private Ryan, the heroism is shown as simply a means to an end rather than being wholly glorified. Interesting point of view, and very historically accurate work by Eastwood.… Expand

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BrandonW.Feb 7, 2007

The realism in this film was breathtaking.

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LeonardoP.Jan 9, 2008

I think that the japanese version is better. The movie stays a little boring in certain parts. Watching the movie I 've realized that the americans weren' t so brave and honorable like the japaneses. I thought that the track I think that the japanese version is better. The movie stays a little boring in certain parts. Watching the movie I 've realized that the americans weren' t so brave and honorable like the japaneses. I thought that the track deserved an Academy Award.… Expand

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JohnnyMOct 16, 2006

Very fun awesome movie, best of the year!

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PatC.Nov 7, 2006

A little obtuse in some of the domestic scenes, and the splicing of time-era scenes borders on the sloppy, but otherwise this project always has its heart in the right place. An unflinching bluff-call of the way our media abuses the word A little obtuse in some of the domestic scenes, and the splicing of time-era scenes borders on the sloppy, but otherwise this project always has its heart in the right place. An unflinching bluff-call of the way our media abuses the word "hero". Also a welcome if slightly overstated reminder of why we refer to the people of that time as our greatest generation - our parents who in their millions quietly accepted a duty to country and, despite the distraction of shameless and irrepressible opportunists, lifted our country to the top of the geopolitical food chain. It's the obscure folk who live and die by the rules and play on the beach if given the chance, not the dominators and celebrities and mobsters, who advance civilization.… Expand

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RebeccaN.Oct 17, 2006

A beautiful look at a war's effects on and off the battlefield.

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BriannaL.Oct 19, 2006

This is a masterpiece. A richly textured, complex film whose power may not be fully comprehended on the first viewing. But that's the mark of greatness, in my book, a sign of a depth too little seen on screens today.

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AaronM.Oct 21, 2006

The battle sequences are fantastic, and the film's message is important. A very good film.

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SteveH.Oct 21, 2006

As a few others have said, this is a good movie, not a great movie. The movie does not praise war nor does vilify it. The 3 main characters did there job and did not seek the praise they received. Even though these men could have walked away As a few others have said, this is a good movie, not a great movie. The movie does not praise war nor does vilify it. The 3 main characters did there job and did not seek the praise they received. Even though these men could have walked away from the adulation, Eastwood's film lets you understand why they stayed. I had trouble keeping characters straight but in the end, it didn't matter who raised the flag, they were all heroes.… Expand

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BillyS.Oct 20, 2006

Don't get me wrong, Flags of Our Fathers is a good movie. It lacks the visual poetry of The Thin Red Line, it does not have the stark realism of Full Metal Jacket or Saving Private Ryan, nor does it have the emotional punch of returning Don't get me wrong, Flags of Our Fathers is a good movie. It lacks the visual poetry of The Thin Red Line, it does not have the stark realism of Full Metal Jacket or Saving Private Ryan, nor does it have the emotional punch of returning war vets like Coming Home, but it tries for all three and at times, comes close. Like I said, it's a good war movie. But, because it's a Clint Eastwood film, it will surely be lauded as one of the great war movies of all time and will be the one nominated for a zillion Oscars that every one will say is so deserving but will be thinking at the same time "Not Again!" So come on everybody, jump on the Eastwood bandwagon. The legend has made another "Good" movie.… Expand

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PeterM.Oct 21, 2006

A great film, but not much plot to deal with. Great battle scences, ones I will remember.

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SteveVOct 26, 2006

Excellent....very powerful and true to the book.

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AntonioO.Oct 17, 2006

I'm excited, just coming from a screening of Clint's masterpiece. It was amazing! Best film so far....! By far!

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GilbertGOct 17, 2006

Simply an amazing story.

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FrederickS.Oct 17, 2006

Outstanding.

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CitizenCaineNov 8, 2006

Though slow at times, Flags of Our Fathers is a fine film that was obviously made with care. Eastwood has had a great run for the past few years and this movie only continues his legacy. Although the war sequences are film beautifully, what Though slow at times, Flags of Our Fathers is a fine film that was obviously made with care. Eastwood has had a great run for the past few years and this movie only continues his legacy. Although the war sequences are film beautifully, what makes this film unlike its predecessors is the amazing degree of precision shown in the lives of soldiers post bellum.… Expand

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JayC.Oct 21, 2006

What impressed me most was that the political and social problems during WWII were seemingly the same as today. While we may be trying to treat minorities better (unless you look like an Arab), the political world seems about the same. Vets What impressed me most was that the political and social problems during WWII were seemingly the same as today. While we may be trying to treat minorities better (unless you look like an Arab), the political world seems about the same. Vets today are still fighting for fair treatment after having given their all in combat.… Expand

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henrykDec 26, 2006

I was most impressed by the emotion and presentation of the story. Having read the book, the switching in time and place were not confusing to me. Great movie!

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JohnS.Oct 23, 2006

Outstanding and powerful. Faithful to the book. The battlefield scenes are harrowing (I can only imagine what the companion film will look like) and the acting is superb. My only criticism is I thought the ending was a bit weak and flat. Outstanding and powerful. Faithful to the book. The battlefield scenes are harrowing (I can only imagine what the companion film will look like) and the acting is superb. My only criticism is I thought the ending was a bit weak and flat. Otherwise, an A+ film.… Expand

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ChrisM.Feb 11, 2007

An unusual war film that seems far more congruent with reality than any of the other WWII flicks of recent years. Despite not much time spent on the characters, smart viewers will still find time to empathize with them as they're thrown An unusual war film that seems far more congruent with reality than any of the other WWII flicks of recent years. Despite not much time spent on the characters, smart viewers will still find time to empathize with them as they're thrown about in a story of unusual structure and scope. For the most part this works. Despite minor narrative flaws, this is for me the most real, affecting and smartest WWII film in modern times. Strangely, it goes against all of the worn out and overbearing themes of the far better received "Letters from Iwo Jima" (an obvious Paul Haggis script where "Crash" meets "Saving Private Ryan" with Japanese actors). This is the better film.… Expand

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BitashJul 12, 2020

Great movie, I just saw it in 2020 and loved it. Adam Beach And Ryan Phillip were very believable. I think Adam Beach stood out more for me. Eastwood did a great job allowing us to see the brutality of war with just enough CG to make theGreat movie, I just saw it in 2020 and loved it. Adam Beach And Ryan Phillip were very believable. I think Adam Beach stood out more for me. Eastwood did a great job allowing us to see the brutality of war with just enough CG to make the scenes realistic and horrifying. The fact that’s historically accurate makes the movie even better.… Expand

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TonyLNov 14, 2006

I felt so bad for Ira Hayes. It is sad how people will use you and throw you away once you have served their purpose. Too bad this moive hasn't caught on with the viewing public. I think it is a must see. It has a lot of relevance to I felt so bad for Ira Hayes. It is sad how people will use you and throw you away once you have served their purpose. Too bad this moive hasn't caught on with the viewing public. I think it is a must see. It has a lot of relevance to current events.… Expand

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MarcKOct 25, 2006

Good, but not great. Although since it's Clint Eastwood, so many critics are going crazy over this one, like they did "Million Dollar Baby." The cinematography is fantastic, and while others won't say it's like "Saving Private Good, but not great. Although since it's Clint Eastwood, so many critics are going crazy over this one, like they did "Million Dollar Baby." The cinematography is fantastic, and while others won't say it's like "Saving Private Ryan," I certainly thought they were similar. But what bothered me about this movie is it danced on the edge of being anti-American with some of the scenes and dialogue. What these men did for our country was the ultimate sacrifice...they may not have perceived themselves as "great men," but I certainly do.… Expand

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BobBOct 25, 2006

This is the first time I've ever given a movie a ten on MetaCritic. This is definitely one of the best, if not the absolute best, WW2 films ever created. It pays its respects to the soldiers who fought in WW2, but at the same time it This is the first time I've ever given a movie a ten on MetaCritic. This is definitely one of the best, if not the absolute best, WW2 films ever created. It pays its respects to the soldiers who fought in WW2, but at the same time it shows the other side of the story. Similar to the fictional Catch 22, it depicts the ugly side of America and her military during a time of war. If you are into World War 2 video games, books, movies, you MUST see this movie! The realism and authenticity of the battle scenes are worth it by itself, and the political and philosophical themes will get you thinking, long after you've seen the movie.… Expand

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TonyB.Jul 23, 2007

A cynical and uncomfortable film, the likes of which we seldom get a chance to see, "Flags of our Fathers" is quite a piece of work and succeeds on all levels.

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RyanM.Mar 16, 2008

Overall, i thought this movie was pretty good, had good action scenes, great effects, the story could of been better but the message was good.

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JonP.Nov 11, 2006

Why are so many people relating this only to *Saving PR* ? Because Reviewers are very unimaginative and forgot all other "serious" war films. That, and the monochromatic battle scenes, and the old- vetaran-remember's flashback gimmick. Why are so many people relating this only to *Saving PR* ? Because Reviewers are very unimaginative and forgot all other "serious" war films. That, and the monochromatic battle scenes, and the old- vetaran-remember's flashback gimmick. For these few points of similarity, to Speilberg's shallow, generic film, I don't blame Spielberg, I blame Haggis and Eastwood. They should have spent a little more time coming up with something more original. A very good job, not as good as Eastwood's last two, and certainly not as good as his early-to-mid '90's work. Best film of the year so far.… Expand

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TyranianDec 9, 2019

Fairly melancholic war film with good direction and visuals and solid performances.

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UnauditedCloud3Jan 26, 2012

While I prefer Letter's from Iwo Jima, Flags of our Fathers is still an excellent movie.
What makes it so great is that it follows the book right to the bone. The events and the characters are all historically correct, and the acting was good.

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jordiJan 18, 2013

Muy parecida a Hermanos de Sangres. Lo mejor que se introduzca a un personaje indio. A como la prensa y el ejército se aprovechan. Tengo ganas de ver Cartas desde Iwo Jima para entender el otro lado de las cosas.

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Compi24Nov 28, 2012

Clint Eastwood's "Flags Of Our Fathers" is a retelling of the events surrounding the iconic flag-raising photo taken on Iwo Jima's mount Suribachi during WWII. The movie follows the lives of three of the six men in the photo and the trialsClint Eastwood's "Flags Of Our Fathers" is a retelling of the events surrounding the iconic flag-raising photo taken on Iwo Jima's mount Suribachi during WWII. The movie follows the lives of three of the six men in the photo and the trials and tribulations that they face after the picture was taken. For me, I felt that there were a multitude of aspects that made this film truly enjoyable and unique. The cinematography, for one, I felt was really incredibly well executed. I found it interesting how nearly every scene that featured combat was seemingly grayscaled, giving the scenes a very surreal and oneiric feel. Another really strong aspect of the film was the fact that the movie had a non-linear narrative. For example, after the film started in media res, it then jumped from the present to the flashbacks of the soldiers' experiences in the war and so on. This technique really helped to make the film feel dynamic and alive. Another aspect that I felt was noteworthy (and rather unsung to be honest) was the acting. I found that Adam Beach's turn as tormented veteran, Ira Hayes, to be the most powerful performance in the film for me. In addition, Clint Eastwood's masterful direction skill clearly shines through this movie's near seamless presentation. Overall, I felt that "Flags Of Our Fathers" was a really interesting story that delved into themes involving reluctant heroism, and the price of war. The film really helps make you realize just who the real heroes are in our world; those or armed forces - living or fallen.… Expand

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geo333Apr 13, 2022

a great film I thought I was not going to like, but it's a great film about veterans and the things that they go thru post-war that is still relevant in modern-day.

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eva3si0nJan 21, 2018

The simple story told by a simple language. Don't wait for direction level as Band of Brothers here. Very much the Pacific Ocean reminds series. Generally the good movie if to reject pathos of Americans as if they have made a key contributionThe simple story told by a simple language. Don't wait for direction level as Band of Brothers here. Very much the Pacific Ocean reminds series. Generally the good movie if to reject pathos of Americans as if they have made a key contribution to a victory in world war.… Expand

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VirgonoShakaMay 1, 2017

I'm not from the united states, so my knowledge of the battle of Iwo Jima before this movie was just bare basics, this movie like many of the movies of Mr Eastwood works in an emotional level, making you with the cinematography, the music,I'm not from the united states, so my knowledge of the battle of Iwo Jima before this movie was just bare basics, this movie like many of the movies of Mr Eastwood works in an emotional level, making you with the cinematography, the music, the lines, the ambience, the sound effects, the colors, etc, feel the movie. The plot moves and with it your feeling the path the movie takes, from hope, horror, disgust, etc. In that level this movie is amazing and it leaves me with wanting to know more about the people who fought in this battle. On other levels, with the pace the movie goes, and with the way the story is structured, while i undestrand what I'm supposed to be feeling, the part that doesn't work in its favor is the characters, Even if they are based on real people, the way the movie moves from one point to another doesn't allow me to really know or understand the characters. All in all, as a historical movie about a terrible battle, this movie works marvels, but as a full plot, it leaves a little to be desired. Recommended in general to learn a little more about the price of war and the whims of heroism.… Expand

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r96skFeb 9, 2022

A nicely crafted war film.

I wasn't overly invested in what was happening onscreen, but that doesn't take away from the fact that I still found 'Flags of Our Fathers' to be a very good and a very interesting story from the Battle of IwoA nicely crafted war film.

I wasn't overly invested in what was happening onscreen, but that doesn't take away from the fact that I still found 'Flags of Our Fathers' to be a very good and a very interesting story from the Battle of Iwo Jima.

It's a fascinating tale that it tells, which is definitely its strongest feature. As a whole I was very interested in it, individually I don't think it's as strong but as a collective it comes out nicely. Ryan Phillippe, Jesse Bradford and Adam Beach are the pick of the performers, though there are a load of familiar faces elsewhere - including Paul Walker, John Slattery and Jamie Bell.

Super intrigued to check out 'Letters from Iwo Jima', which Clint Eastwood & Co. released two months after this to serve as a companion piece. Hopefully that's as good as this.… Expand

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