Path to War
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Movie Reviews of Path to War
Movie Review: LBJ, a political casualty of war
Summary: 5 Stars
An entertaining and instructive (and somewhat lengthy) film about the political fallout of the Vietnam war in the Johnson administration. The details of the key decision-makers and advisors are fascinating. With the help of hindsight we want to yell at them for their failure to see where the war was leading and the devastation it would leave in its wake. Some may argue that it gives a somewhat more favorable view of LBJ than what he deserves in history, perhaps. But, on the other hand, it portrays the times he was too easily swayed by one side and belittled or ignored dissent. There is little doubt LBJ felt the weight of his responsibility in the war. It is also apparent how he saw the war and the fear of being weak as costing him the "great society" he wished to create. A very good and somewhat sympathetic view of a president overwhelmed by the political pressures brought about by the Vietnam quagmire.Movie Review: A Lesson in History
Summary: 5 Stars
Path to War is a fine movie. It shows the gradual steps that rationalized America's increased involvement in an undesirable war. This is not an action movie; however, it is a very important study on how well-intentioned presidents lose control while wielding control. And, of course, they are then left to face the consequences of their weighty decisions while the former manipulative politicians bail for cover.
This movie deals with the decisions made by Lyndon B Johnson as he listened to his advisors and tried unsuccessfully to avert greater involvement in Viet Nam. It will help you appreciate why he made the announcement that he would not accept nor seek another term as president.
Many lives were ruined by the decisions and influence of the men portrayed in this movie. War is never waged in a straight line.
I think it is an invaluable addition to any DVD collection on war.
Movie Review: redeemed
Summary: 5 Stars
Although I didn't think so at the time, Lyndon Johnson is truly a
tragic figure who went against his own, beloved South to pass the
Civil Rights Act. Kennedy wrote it and of course he couldn't help
that he was assassinated before it was passed. But President Johnson
had the motivation and the guts to get it enacted even though he knew
it meant the end of the Democratic South.
He's only remembered for Vietnam though and in the end it killed him
not long after he left office. Couldn't help but think of his contribution when Barack Obama was elected. Everyone talked about Lincoln, Kennedy and King, but Johnson had a hand in it too.
The actors who play Lyndon and Lady Bird (also under-rated) are wonderful.
At one point, they ruefully discuss the hard acts they have had to follow.
A movie worth watching--to review and remember.
Movie Review: Outstanding history lesson
Summary: 5 Stars
I rarely write reviews because even professional reviewers can be at opposite ends of the pole with their comments and conclusions. In my opinion reviews really get down to personal views and feelings and we are all different. Having said that I have just watched this movie for the 4th time in as many years. I still feel as strongly about this movie as I did when I watched it for the first time. Apart from giving an insight into the difficult decisions the Presidents of the USA had to make and their reasons for the decisions (and we would all love the advantage of hindsight), I wonder whether any of our political leaders have learned the lessons of Vietnam. It seems that the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan are mirror images of what is displayed in this movie. Path to War is a gripping and intense lesson in the futility of war. I wish more people would watch and understand it.Movie Review: The LBJ administration in detail
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie covers the war years from 1964 to 1968, covering the Vietnam War and the president's handling of the bombing raids, among other things. I enjoyed the movie a lot, but I didn't like seeing the scene with that antiwar freak of an idiot putting his little daughter at risk while burning himself to death in front of the Pentagon. The little girl could've caught fire as well, and it would've accomplished NOTHING at all in changing the policies of the Vietnam War, except becoming a martyr in the eyes of the North Vietnamese. Sheesh!
Other than that, the movie is an excellent buy and is nearly three hours long. It seems to have kept me in suspense for every minute of it as well.