I have great joy in hosting Rob of Movie Rob once again today! He has spent time drawing up another really awesome top ten list, and this one is a brilliant selection. Rob is currently hosting the latest Genre Grandeur, which features favourite comic book movies, and you have until the 25th to submit your favourite movie, should you wish to. Rob and I will also be hosting an Alfred Hitchcock Blogathon in August, so head on over and let us know if you would be interested in participating. If you do not follow Rob’s blog, I suggest you remedy that immediately!
Should you be interested in submitting a Top Ten list, draw up a list of either your top ten personal favourite movies or a top ten list by a specific genre/theme and send it along to me at sporadiczoe@hotmail.com. Hope to see a few more lists!
As a former Infantry soldier in the Israeli Army, I am always amazed at the way moviemakers have made modern combat battle scenes more and more realistic, making even those of us trained for certain situations to feel the impact of the adage “war is hell” over and over.
Here is a list of what I think are the most realistically scary infantry battle scenes in the movies (including trailers and even a few clips).
10. Flags of Our Fathers (2006)
9. Glory (1989)
8. We Were Soldiers (1998)
7. Hamburger Hill (1987)
6. Letters From Iwo Jima (2006)
5. Full Metal Jacket (1987)
4. Platoon (1986)
3. Lone Survivor (2013)
2. Black Hawk Down (2001)
1. Saving Private Ryan (1998) – by far and wide the best (and scariest)
I have added the following two honorable mentions since they aren’t movies but rather amazing mini-series that depict very realistically the battles of WWII.
Honorable Mentions:
The Pacific (2009)
Band of Brothers (2001)
Here’s is a clip showing the realism shown in BoB.
The Sporadic Chronicles 
Seems like you’ve got all of them. Only one I would add is ‘Gettysburg’. Nice list. 🙂
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yep, debated that one, it barely missed the cut 🙂
Thanks Cindy!
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Very cool list Rob and I doubt think there’s any doubt that Saving Private Ryan deserves its place at the top of the list. That’s cool you mentioned Band of Brothers, I absolutely love that series.
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yep, I LOVE! BoB, have seen it all at least 5 times already and might watch it again in the near future. This post got me a bit nostalgic for it
Thanks Chris
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Great list Rob!
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Thanks Nat! How many have YOU seen?
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Full Metal Jacket has stayed with me ever since I saw it, but I remain blissfully oblivious to most films in this list. Great idea for a list, though!
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yep, FMJ definitely sticks in the memory. Most of the list actually do
Thanks Elina
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thanks for letting me submit another top 10 Zoe!
It was lots of fun compiling it!
looking forward to our join blogathon in August!
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It was a brilliant list Rob, thank you!!
Me too! So far it looks like it is going to be a good one!
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Reblogged this on and commented:
Here’s another top 10 list I compiled for Zoe’s site., The sporadic chronicles of a beginner blogger. check it out!!
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Rob! Great list! Nice calls!
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Thanks Eric. How many have you seen?
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All of em except for Lone Survivor…
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including the two honorable mentions? You should try and see Lone Survivor if you get a chance
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Oh – nope! I haven’t seen either of those. Started watching BoB once but it didn’t keep me occupied…
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got it!
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Dearest SBJB,
Thanks again for another fine post! I hope your studies are going well!!
Love,
Carbon Based Unit Isaacs
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My Dearest Masterful Carbon Based Unit Isaacs Spock Chop,
These really are so fun!
Well, one more. Hoping for the absolute best!
Love,
SBJB
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Great idea for a list and great choices. I agree with Saving Private Ryan being number one. I saw it in a theater and not only was that D-Day scene realistic, it was LOUD. It scared the crap out of me!
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A friend actually convinced me at the time to go twice since it was an experience that we both knew we’d probably never get again.
Thanks PoH!
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Ryan was always gonna top that pole and quite right. How about the likes of Stalingrad, Kill Bill Vol 1 and The Two Towers?
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Stalingrad actually is the only one of the 3 that was eligible since the other two aren’t based on real battles.
It just barely missed the list tho
Thanks TRB
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Fair dues!
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I’ve really really been wanting to watch The Pacific. Sounds fantastic.
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yes, it is. I just spent the last two days rewatching all 10 episodes. Loved it the second time even more than the first.
Thanks Tom!
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Very distinguished list, Rob. Haven’t seen The Pacific yet. Amazing choices here. Awesome job on this post!
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Thanks Vic! It’s worth the watch (I just rewatched it yesterday and today (10 hours…wow!)
It was excellent!
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Interesting list, Rob! Although I’ve only actually seen 4 of these movies. (One being Full Metal Jacket just recently as you know) : )
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Thanks Mutant! Which are the other 3 you’ve seen? I would probably guess Ryan, Platoon and Glory. Was I close?
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Exactly right! Scary!!! ; )
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I know you better than you think! 🙂
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Gosh I am terrible about seeing war movies. The only of these I’ve seen is Saving Private Ryan! Lol. It’s a great one though, and I know I need to get around to seeing the rest of these, too. Very cool idea for a top ten, Rob!
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