Movies for the 4th of July
July 4th 2009 03:00
Just in case your picnic gets rained out and you have to spend the day inside with your DVD player, here is a list of movies that are on my "must see" list for the 4th of July.
1. "1776": This 1972 musical directed by Peter H. Hunt depicts the events leading to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Ken Howard portrays Thomas Jefferson, William Daniels is John Adams and Blythe Danner is Martha Jefferson.
2. "Born on the 4th of July": The 1989 film by Oliver Stone is based on the life of Ron Kovic. Starring Tom Cruise as Kovic, the film follows the struggle of Kovic who returned from Viet Nam paralyzed and became anti war and pro human rights. It's not your typical "rah rah Red, White and Blue" film but it is a moving story of the sacrifice young men face when they go to war. If you haven't seen it, this one is well worth your while.
3."The Patriot" Mel Gibson stars in this 2000 movie about a farmer who joins the Colonial militia during the Revolution when his son is murdered by a British Officer.
4. "We Were Soldiers" Another Mel Gibson film, this was released in 2002 and tells the story of Col. Hal Moore and his men who fought the first major battle in the American phase of the Viet Nam War. Not a movie for everyone but this movie has a special place in my heart, my uncle flew helicopters during the war.
5. "Johnny Tremain": This 1957 movie is fun for the whole family. Johnny Tremain is a silversmith's apprentice who is drawn into the Revolutionary War. Hal Stalmaster plays Johnny. Look for Sebastian Cabot in the I haven't seen this one is a few years myself but it usually pops up on television some in July and is available at most rental outlets. It's a Disney film and is suitable even for young children.
1. "1776": This 1972 musical directed by Peter H. Hunt depicts the events leading to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Ken Howard portrays Thomas Jefferson, William Daniels is John Adams and Blythe Danner is Martha Jefferson.
2. "Born on the 4th of July": The 1989 film by Oliver Stone is based on the life of Ron Kovic. Starring Tom Cruise as Kovic, the film follows the struggle of Kovic who returned from Viet Nam paralyzed and became anti war and pro human rights. It's not your typical "rah rah Red, White and Blue" film but it is a moving story of the sacrifice young men face when they go to war. If you haven't seen it, this one is well worth your while.
3."The Patriot" Mel Gibson stars in this 2000 movie about a farmer who joins the Colonial militia during the Revolution when his son is murdered by a British Officer.
4. "We Were Soldiers" Another Mel Gibson film, this was released in 2002 and tells the story of Col. Hal Moore and his men who fought the first major battle in the American phase of the Viet Nam War. Not a movie for everyone but this movie has a special place in my heart, my uncle flew helicopters during the war.
5. "Johnny Tremain": This 1957 movie is fun for the whole family. Johnny Tremain is a silversmith's apprentice who is drawn into the Revolutionary War. Hal Stalmaster plays Johnny. Look for Sebastian Cabot in the I haven't seen this one is a few years myself but it usually pops up on television some in July and is available at most rental outlets. It's a Disney film and is suitable even for young children.
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