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While the military movie genre has produced many acclaimed films, and some that, while not the best, still are favorites of those service members who remember their shenanigans fondly, but every so often there’s a stinker even Doc can’t save. Widely criticized for their poor writing, sub par acting, or horrible inaccuracies, these films are worth firing up the burn pit for.
While the military movie genre has produced many acclaimed films, and some that, while not the best, still are favorites of those service members who remember their shenanigans fondly, but every so often there’s a stinker even Doc can’t save. Widely criticized for their poor writing, sub par acting, or horrible inaccuracies, these films are worth firing up the burn pit for.
Missing in Action (1984)
An action-packed film starring Chuck Norris that follows a group of American POWs attempting to escape from a Vietnamese prison camp, and you’re getting exactly what that sentence made you expect. While the film was a commercial success, it was met with mixed reviews from critics. The film’s plot was criticized for its unrealistic violence and stereotypical portrayal of Vietnamese soldiers. Additionally, the acting and dialogue were often deemed poor due to the “acting” requiring quotations.
The Last Samurai (2003)
Tom Cruise “stars” as a Civil War veteran who becomes a samurai warrior in Japan. While the film’s visual style and action sequences were praised, it was criticized for its historical inaccuracies and romanticized portrayal of samurai culture. The film’s pacing and character development were also deemed lacking. Anything with Hiroyuki Sanada is generally better than this, but you can’t always hold the world on your shoulders.
U-571 (2000)
A group of American sailors who capture a German U-boat and use it to intercept a message containing the Enigma code. The film was criticized for its historical inaccuracies, as the real-life capture of the U-boat was carried out by British sailors. Additionally, the film’s depiction of American sailors operating a German submarine was seen as unrealistic and offensive to many viewers. With the great number of American accomplishments during WWII, we really don’t need to steal from others.
These three films are just a few examples of military movies that have been criticized for being hot wet dumpster water. While they may have been commercially successful, they have not aged well and are often considered among the worst films in the genre. Individual preferences may vary, and you can feel free to eat fast food every so often… But if you make a habit of it your brain will suffer.
Explore military movies widely criticized for their poor quality, historical inaccuracies, and subpar performances. This includes "Missing in Action," "The Last Samurai," and "U-571," demonstrating that even a genre with many great films can produce some duds.
Explore military movies widely criticized for their poor quality, historical inaccuracies, and subpar performances. This includes "Missing in Action," "The Last Samurai," and "U-571," demonstrating that even a genre with many great films can produce some duds.
These three films are just a few examples of military movies that have been criticized for being hot wet dumpster water. While they may have been commercially successful, they have not aged well and are often considered among the worst films in the genre. Individual preferences may vary, and you can feel free to eat fast food every so often… But if you make a habit of it your brain will suffer.
ill suffer.
