The Great Raid movie to open 08-12-05 wide

75th Ranger · Post by **75th Ranger** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 5:48 am

hello!
for all you war movie fans like me, the Sitrep is that "the great raid" movie will open in the US on 08-12-05.
here is a link with some pics, trailer is not available yet.
http://www.movie-fever.com/index.php/co ... ew/605/46/
take care,
HOOAH!

Website · Post by **Teamski** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 8:51 am

I brought the book with me in theater, so hopefully I will get to read the damn thing. Hope the movie is good. We'll see how accurate it is. If they turn it into some Schwartzenegger flick, I'll be pissed.

One of my favorite patches in my collection is an original 6th Ranger Bn Patch. Watch, it will start going for $100 on E-Bay now, LoL!!!!

Off the top of my head, I believe the 6th Ranger Bn was the only Ranger unit in the PTO......

-Ski

INTREPER · Post by **INTREPER** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 11:38 am

IT has the potential to be an incredible movie. I love movies with no namers. I can't wait!

75th Ranger · Post by **75th Ranger** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 6:28 pm

yes the 6th Ranger bat. was the unit that made the mission.
really well indeed!
HOOAH!
"Rangers lead the way!"

75th Ranger · Post by **75th Ranger** » Mon Jul 04, 2005 5:16 am

Saw the preview yesterday!
Looks great!!!
I will be there Friday August 12, 2005!!!
HOOAH!

don · Post by **don** » Wed Jul 13, 2005 6:24 pm

"Ghost Soldiers" by Hampton Sides is one of the best war books I have ever read! I would put it right along side "Black Hawk Down", "Band of Brothers", "The Killer Angels", or "We Were Soldiers Once and Young". A must read for anyone interested in military history (or really anyone).
I saw the preview for "The Great Raid" yesterday at Fantastic Four and without knowing this was even in production I realised within a few seconds what story the preview was for. I was bummed to think I would miss seeing it in theaters due to my own impending military deployment, but I am amazed to read here that it opens in just the nick of time! I will have to see it opening day but I should be able to squeeze it in!
Thanks for the good news!

luftpanzer · Post by **luftpanzer** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 2:58 pm

I read Ghost Soldiers and saw the story of the raid on the history chanel. This is gona be a good movie if Hollywood didnt screw with it to much.

M4Sherman · Post by **M4Sherman** » Sun Jul 24, 2005 6:46 pm

I was watching the making of of the Great Raid on Spike last night. Looks pretty good, cant wait to see it. It looks as if Dale Dye is the military advisor so this film is in good hands. Anyway I'll be there on the 12th!

Take care,
Joe

75th Ranger · Post by **75th Ranger** » Sun Jul 24, 2005 10:06 pm

Me too!

I will make the Aug. 12, 2005 first formation for the movie!

HOOAH!

INTREPER · Post by **INTREPER** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 1:23 pm

Wow! The trailer looks amazing!
http://www.miramax.com/thegreatraid/

ANy So.Cal guys wanna hook up and watch it together?

75th Ranger · Post by **75th Ranger** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 3:33 am

Hello guys,
I just wanted to remind you guys that hte movie "The Great Raid" opens today in theaters eveywhere.

I will be there this afternoon so I will see you guys atthe Popcorn line!

don · Post by **don** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 9:03 am

I'm off to see it in a few minutes. Alot of my friends and family are coming as it will be my last movie before deployment. I'm really looking forward to it.

75th Ranger · Post by **75th Ranger** » Sun Aug 14, 2005 9:17 am

A MOST SEE MOVIE!!!

Youg guys need to see this movie really, really good!!!
I'm, realy proud of my Rangers!!!
Go see it!

kenhil2 · Post by **kenhil2** » Sat Aug 20, 2005 1:41 pm

very good movie, well done, great acting and the raid scenes itself were awesome, if you like war movies this is definatly a good one.

DVSk89 · Post by **DVSk89** » Sat Aug 27, 2005 2:00 am

I thought it was kind of slow...it took SOOOO long to get to the battle. And when they acually raided they never showed any US being shot at or any thing...Even though it said only one US got hit...It was kind of boring seeing all the japenese die and only 1 US. I give it a.....5/10

75th Ranger · Post by **75th Ranger** » Sat Aug 27, 2005 9:27 am

DVSk89:

Those events were based on real events, and when you raid/ambush someone, you don't want them to shot you back!!!

And some of the Japanese did shot back, but they werer caught by surprise and were not an effective force. They were routed and pinned down; therefore, the Rangers were under control.

There were 2 casualties of the event. and some wounded.
Also in reality, it takes longer to plan and reherse a plan than what it would take to accomplish the mission, there is a motto in the military: "TRAIN HARD, FIGHT EASY"....so think about it because the movie deserves at least a 10 out of 10!

if you want hollywood then rent the "Transporter"..hahahahahaha!

kimtheredxd · Post by **kimtheredxd** » Sat Aug 27, 2005 12:17 pm

Dang i was going to see it this weekend.The movie didnt even last a week here it seems.

.Oh well have to wait for the dvd

DVSk89 · Post by **DVSk89** » Sun Aug 28, 2005 6:56 pm

I know it was based on a true event...and yes they were caught by surprise...LOL!!!! the mortar tube made me laugh....It was so bad llololololololol i still didn't think it was that great

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The Great Raid movie to open 08-12-05 wide

The Great Raid movie to open 08-12-05 wide

6th Ranger bat.

Saw the preview yesterday!

me to!

Opens today!

A must see!!!!!

DVSk89