Sands of Iwo Jima
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Movie Reviews of Sands of Iwo Jima
Movie Review: The ultimate tribute
Summary: 5 Stars
How "real" was this movie to its viewers? Get this DVD.One of my instructors in Amphibious Warfare School told us, a group of young Marine Captains, about the time he first saw Sands of Iwo Jima overseas. He and his brother had enlisted in 1949, right after seeing the movie in their home town in Montana. The wanted to be Sergeant Stryker.
Ashore in Sasebo, Japan, the were on liberty when they passed a "theater" with a poster (in Japanese) unmistakeably advertising Sands of Iwo Jima. Intrigued, the put down a couple of yen and went into a long narrow hall, and sat down on the narrow benches provided as seats. The place was jam-packed. They could not fathom why the film would be so popular in Japan.
The audience was silent throughout the entire movie, as the Marines moved inexorably toward Japan. Then, in the final scene (and those who have seen it will understand), the audience exploded, leaping to their feet and giving three emotional banzais.
Now that is a tribute of the first order. Semper Fi!
M. R. McCarty LtCol, USMC (ret)
Movie Review: A Marine's Marine
Summary: 5 Stars
If John Thomason and Robert Leckie authored the written definition of what it is to be a Marine, Sergeant Stryker is the film definition. As a retired Marine, I cannot count the number of offices I have entered to see John Wayne -- chin strap dangling and helmet cocked on his head -- staring back at me from a Sands of Iwo Jima poster. (Often, there is the caption added: "Life is tough...but it's tougher if you're stupid!"In my office when I was a rifle company commander, it was next to my copy of the photo of "THE" flag raising.
My Dad was at Tarawa, and my generation of Marines idolized those who had fought their way across the Pacific. This film is one of their lesser memorials.
After having seen it some 25 times, imagine my shock last week when, listening carefully as Sergeant Stryker sets his men in position on the first night at Tarawa, I heard for the first time "...and McCarty, here."
He should have gotten the Oscar.
Movie Review: He gave his last full measure
Summary: 5 Stars
As a retired Army Major and adjunct history prof. I love war movies. I find few war movies that are really good at depicting the challenges leaders face in making decisions in combat. "Sands of Iwo Jima" is one of the best at depicting good leadership traits and I recommend it wholeheartedly.
I always liked John Wayne in war movies more than in westerns. In "The Sands of Iwo Jima the "Duke" plays the hard as nails uncompromising Sgt. Stryker. He is tasked with training a Marine rifle squad before they invade Iwo. Needless to say he is unpopular with the men, but in the end he makes a fighting unit out of them and earns their respect. One of the few movies that the "Duke" dies in. Makes one just want to cry.
A classic war movie that should be viewed by all who like the genre.
Movie Review: One of the Best!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I first saw this movie as a child in black and white, and I still consider it one of the best films for a night of quality time with my popcorn, recliner, and the phone off the hook. I detest the colorized version. I don't think it was colorized correctly, if there is such a way.The Sands of Iwo Jima combines all of the elements for a great movie, and does it well. It has John Wayne,(not much more needed),it has action, it has romance,(that isn't too sappy for a war movie), it has Forrest Tucker pre-F-Troop, and it has the most important element, some good ole' fashioned American whup- [but] on the enemy...
If you like a good movie, this is an essential for your library.
Movie Review: Great Film
Summary: 5 Stars
Sands of Iwo Jima is a great film. The "making of" extra by Leonard Maltin is fantastic. The film was made at the request of the Marine Corps when abolishing the Corps was being considered. In the regard the film was successful.
Thanks to the input of the United States Marine Corps, Sands of Iwo Jima provides a reasonably accurate account of life in the Corps. The combat footage integrates well with the film. My only complaint is with some of the hokey characters that seem to be a part of war films made in the 40's and 50's.
The "making of" segment on the dvd has some excellent insight into the film.