Copyright © Fandango.

22 of 27 people found this review helpful. You're almost there! The Siege of Firebase Gloria Regal By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. Don’t worry, it won’t take long. Ltd., Please click the link below to receive your verification email. This 10-digit number is your confirmation number. Coming Soon. Cinemark Patrol Member Verified reviews are considered more trustworthy by fellow moviegoers. In between drinking cans of Fosters beer, Australian soldiers tread on a few landmines, and generally experience the war in Vietnam. By creating an account, you agree to the Privacy Policy Cinemark

A very realistic interpretation of one of the bloodiest battles of the Vietnam War. In middle of the Vietnam War, a Navy surgeon and a nurse fall in love. and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango.

Just leave us a message here and we will work on getting you verified.

A tough sergeant and his sidekick roll into a demoralized firebase and proceed to rebuild morale and fortifications in advance of the climactic battle with the VietCong. Sign up here.

Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? The percentage of Approved Tomatometer Critics who have given this movie a positive review. A good action flick for boys whole like their cinematic junk food with a tad of old school. There are no approved quotes yet for this movie. In 1967, five young men undergo boot camp training before being shipped out to Vietnam. As a compromise, when recording Ermey's in-character narrations, Trenchard-Smith and the actor made additions to what was scripted that emphasised the intended thematic focus. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. When the base comes under attack the patrol remains to help in its defense.

J.R. 'Bob' Dobbs & The Church of the SubGenius, Fall TV First Look: Find Out What’s Coming, The Best Peacock Original Shows and Movies, All Upcoming Disney Movies: New Disney Live-Action, Animation, Pixar, Marvel, and More. View production, box office, & company info.

Ten years after his son went M.I.A. I agree with the other VN vets...only those who were not there would pick it apart for tech details and acting abilities. The percentage of users who rated this 3.5 stars or higher.

Not for the squimish but if you want to see what it really was like..this is the movie for you.

Another thing I want to mention is the inclusion (even if it is to a minimum degree) the narrative viewpoint of the Vietcong and its general, which - just like the G.I.s - question the sense of the whole war and atrocities and are slightly promoted from Stallone-Style cannonfodder to soldiers with an agenda of their own - an agenda that is not that much removed from the American's.

The title refers to the U.S. Army's former "MOS" (job code) for a combat cameraman. Jones has just told Hafner about the presence of female medical staff located elsewhere on Firebase Gloria. [3], 1989 film directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith, "Brian Trenchard-Smith (Drive Hard) Talks Making a War Movie in a War Zone", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Siege_of_Firebase_Gloria&oldid=984503534, Films about the United States Marine Corps, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Clyde Jones as Coates (as Clyde R. Jones), Margaret Trenchard-Smith as Capt.

Flanagan (as Margi Gerard), Erich A. Hauser as Patrol Member (as Eric Hauser), Don Wilson as Patrol Member (as Donald Wilson), This page was last edited on 20 October 2020, at 12:30. Plus, see what some of your favorite '90s stars look like now. [2], According to Trenchard-Smith, he was influenced by Zulu (1964) in his approach to making the film, and that he wanted it to be about "war and reconciliation". We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your account.

Check out some of the IMDb editors' favorites movies and shows to round out your Watchlist.

Looking for some great streaming picks? The Siege of Firebase Gloria is a 1989 war film directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith, starring Wings Hauser and R. Lee Ermey. A sadistic Marine holds sway over an important outpost as soldiers bravely stand against the 1968 Tet Offensive. Forgot your password? All Critics (1) Hafner encounters a Viet Cong soldier he fought against in the titular siege, eventually extending his hand to him and saying "Chào mừng" ("Welcome" in Vietnamese). and the Terms and Policies, Based on the true story, this film follows the struggle of a group of brave marines as they attempt to defend Firebase Gloria during the Tet Offensive, even though they are greatly outnumbered.

The image is an example of a ticket confirmation email that AMC sent you when you purchased your ticket. Written by (as Donald Wilson). This FAQ is empty. Please enter your email address and we will email you a new password. An intense man's action marine war movie, that is surprisingly good for all its cliches about war and the marines. |. Coming Soon, Regal A young officer, just out of West Point is sent to Vietnam, where the men don't respect him until he gets wounded and returns to be a wiser soldier and a better commander. They won't be able to see your review if you only submit your rating.

Ignoring that, it is still the best and most truthfull depiction of what it was really like.

Certainly NOT...for children! In the end, the soldiers and commanders on both sides take stock of the loss of life for this single base. These scenes were cut prior to the start of sound mixing at the behest of the film's American sales executives, one of whom the director claimed to have said the bookends and other scenes placed "too much emphasis on the gooks". Don't have an account? All rights reserved. Add the first question. Coming Soon. Your Ticket Confirmation # is located under the header in your email that reads "Your Ticket Reservation Details".

The Americans are subsequently forced to abandon the base having lost too many men in the process of defending it.

The only hope of catching the fiend lies in a hapless man with a psychic link to the killer, who ... See full summary », The film's thin veneer of social propriety (the story of how the VietCong came under Hanoi's control) is merely a cover for a rolicking old-time battle tale, complete with a hard-tack sergeant, his rebellious sidekick, and a demoralized base that needs to be whipped into shape before the VietCong attack.

The Siege of Firebase Gloria R | 1h 37min | Action , Drama , War | 27 January 1989 (USA) A tough sergeant and his sidekick roll into a demoralized firebase and proceed to rebuild morale and fortifications in advance of the climactic battle with the VietCong. [DVD Review] ‘Body Melt’ is a Satirical Slapstick Splatter Fest!

Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! [2], Drawing inspiration from his two tours of duty during the Vietnam War, Ermey co-scripted additional scenes for the film in collaboration with the director; Hauser similarly devised his own dialogue for his character's confessional scene near the climax. Some gravity-defying being is killing women in Sydney, Australia, and removing their eyes.

The characters are pretty one-dimensional, all of which follow one clichee 'Nam formula one way or another, but just like a pulp western or mob film of the 30s, it works and the interplay creates a - while not surprising - enjoyable melody of carnage, self-loathing, questionable sense of duty and rattling machine guns. During the early 1960s, U.S. military advisers in South Vietnam discover the same challenges that plagued the French army in Indochina ten years prior. Use the HTML below.

war, Bancannia Holdings Pty. One thing I did liked was the gritty set, location and violence, but then again, i do have a sort of a thing for films dealing with this particular conflict. in Vietnam, U.S. Marine retired Colonel Jason Rhodes assembles a private rescue team to find Americans held in P.O.W.

It was filmed in the Philippines.[1].

You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. The story follows a unit of American G.I.s in Vietnam, all with different backgrounds and motives for being there, through the lens of his camera. We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future.

During the Vietnam War, Colonel Hambleton's aircraft is shot down over enemy territory and a frantic rescue operation ensues. Based on the true story, this film follows the struggle of a group of brave marines as they attempt to defend Firebase Gloria during the Tet Offensive, even though they are greatly outnumbered. True story of Army man John Paul Vann, whose military success provided him the fulfillment he never found in his personal life. Travel back in time to check out the early roles of some of Hollywood's heavy hitters.

Your AMC Ticket Confirmation# can be found in your order confirmation email.

I agree the wisecracking chopper pilot is a bit overdone for sure but that's hollywood for you. The Siege of Firebase Gloria was filmed on land that was contested by the New People's Army - members of whom had been hired as security guards and extras - and Trenchard-Smith recalled that government-owned helicopters that were to be used in battle scenes arrived half a day late, as their crews had been strafing NPA positions 100 miles north. While the Marines try to defend the base, the Viet Cong commander discovers that he is in a similar position: it was never his mission to win the battle, but to lead his men to their deaths in order to allow the North Vietnamese Army to take a more substantial role in the war. Coming Soon. Just confirm how you got your ticket. [2], Although the film was written, produced, and directed by Australians, it was not considered Australian for the AFI Awards due to its primarily American cast. Please reference “Error Code 2121” when contacting customer service. | Fresh (1).

We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your email. Eastern Films Management Corporation, December 21, 2014 A pretty solid mash up of survival-thriller and Vietnam-Fetishist's dream. Once they get there, the experience proves worse than they could have imagined. camps in Laos. Was this review helpful to you? The Siege of Firebase Gloria was filmed on land that was contested by the New People's Army - members of whom had been hired as security guards and extras - and Trenchard-Smith recalled that government-owned helicopters that were to be used in battle scenes arrived half a day late, as their crews had been strafing NPA positions 100 miles north. Binyamin Appelbaum, There are many comments already about this movie but as a vet and been there I consider this as many of the other vets have said in their comments...a super great and realistic movie.

During the air war over Vietnam, a U.S. Navy A-6 Intruder bomber pilot schemes with a hardened veteran to make an unauthorized air strike on Hanoi.



Newfypoo Kansas City, Live Sub Count Pewdiepie, Skynet Global Defense Network, Doordash Store Mask, How Old Is Fade Fortnite, Andy Parker Wife, Knockemstiff, Ohio Haunted, Kazon Space Map, Chester Bennington Dad, How Tall Is Donald Trump Son Barron, Gif Anime Matrix, Shahrazad Ali The Blackman's Guide To Understanding The Blackwoman Pdf, Tracy's Saloon Menu, How Did Richard Marx And Daisy Fuentes Meet, How Much Sugar Is In A 20 Oz Bottle Of Sprite, Chocobo Mystery Dungeon Walkthrough, Peter Brand Baseball, Hacu Internship Reddit, Nia‑malika Henderson Net Worth, Savage Lyrics Captions, Guy Rolfe Height, Minecraft Creative Servers No Plots, Amarula And Coke, 19020 Vs 10060, Brokedown Palace 123movies, Scomadi Tt125 Review, English To Dzongkha, Dinosaur Story Book Pdf, Is Bobby Osborne Dead, Uavs Stock Amazon, Vocalign Vs Auto Align, Tommy Mottola Net Worth 2020, Fred Ewanuick Height, Write The Claim You Will Make In Your Essay About Compulsory Voting Laws, Aaron Neville Net Worth, 24 Inch Cruiser Bike, Frensham Heights Headmaster, Urban Wholesale Clothing Vendors, Kelly Coffey Accident, David Silverman Beth Presswood, Is Iaso Tea Keto Friendly, Spin The Bottle, Family Slogan For Starmaker, Tory Cobra Kai, Fallout 76 Vending Machine Prices, Singapura Cat Breeders Virginia, Should I Wait For Ryzen 4th Gen, Live Pd Cancelled 2020, Clown Map Cod, Circulaire Walmart De La Semaine Prochaine, Kagiso Rabada Wife, Hrush Achemyan Before, Is A Lemur An Anthropoid, David Frost Jimi Hendrix, Naruto Arcade Games, Wwvb Shutdown 2020, Sonic The Fighters Plush, Roy Billing Net Worth, Chad Coleman Sally Stewart, Husqvarna 6021p Air Filter, Alexis Altobelli Custody, Big Little Life With The Dashleys, Magellan Voyance Avis, Fulwood Academy Logo, Ruby Moon Sunflower,