Fury Movie Review (1 Viewer)

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Here is my take on this WWII film set in April 1945 in Germany. Went to see it Friday, the opening day for the film. As far as realism there are 4 Easy eight Shermans used along
with Tiger 131 from the Bovington tank museum. Weapons, uniforms, were all correct. Has been a while since a movie used a real Tiger in the production of a film.
The Shermans also looked well done also. The battle scenes were gritty and action packed with plenty of them. The tank battle between the Easy Eights and the Tiger
was both authentic in execution and exciting to watch. Given that this movie runs 2 Hrs 15 Min I felt pulled into the film from start to finish.
Would I recommend this movie...............The answer is YES ! Will I buy it when it comes out on DVD................ YES !
Don't want to get into the film itself as to ruin it for others but I would give it a solid 8 out of 10 for this movie, if not more. Well worth seeing........IMO
 

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There is no doubt that we as collectors and fans of history and WW II will like it. I just wonder how the movie going public will take to it. Obviously the star power of Brad Pitt will help.
 
I liked the movie...

but I gotta ask...

I did not see...
or remember seeing...
one black GI through the whole movie...

is that peculiar for WWII?
 
Except for the Tuskegee Airmen, I believe that most African American soldiers were in support non-combat positions. I am happy to be corrected on this however. It was not until after WW II that the Armed Forces were integrated.
 
Except for the Tuskegee Airmen, I believe that most African American soldiers were in support non-combat positions. I am happy to be corrected on this however. It was not until after WW II that the Armed Forces were integrated.

Brad's almost right. He's correct in regard to units being segregated by race. There was, however, an infantry division consisting of "negro" troops which served in Italy:

http://www.historynet.com/african-a...ision-fought-in-italy-during-world-war-ii.htm

-Moe
 
thank you 3 guys for the clarification...it did not detract from the movie one bit...which I loved...I just saw it as unusual...but then again...I'm not a WWII history aficionado...
 
Yes, you're right Moe. Do you know if the movie Spike Lee made was based on this unit?

Brad

Yes Brad, you are right. The movie is called Miracle at St. Anna, and it`s about soldiers of the all-black (in fact, as was always the case in those days, its enlisted men and most of its junior officers were black, its higher officers were white) 92nd Division, also called Buffalo Soldiers. It`s worth seeing the film, Spike Lee did a great directing job IMO.

Great to know PA`s opinion on Fury! I was already impressed with all the trailers I saw, it indeed seemed very promising! I don`t know why, because normally movie releases are simultaneous with the US, but this time it will only start in Brazil on January 5th... Too bad!!!
 
I and my sons went to see it last night (10-17). What a great movie about tankers! Yes, there is a lot of "Hollywood" in it but that makes it more appealing for the masses.

As a big-time Sherman buff it was great to see the old girls run around and shoot up the German troops. The Tiger scenes were done at an awfully close range, but that made the fight fit better on the screen. All in all, this one will rank right up there with Sahara as one of the bestmovies featuring American tanks.
 
Yes Brad, you are right. The movie is called Miracle at St. Anna, and it`s about soldiers of the all-black (in fact, as was always the case in those days, its enlisted men and most of its junior officers were black, its higher officers were white) 92nd Division, also called Buffalo Soldiers.

The great irony in the American military's policy of segregation was the extent to which the practice kept the army from rationalizing its human resources. Unable to cope with losses to it's combat arms, the service was forced to lower its standards for the induction of white troops. Tens of thousands of men who had been deemed undesirable for active duty service were called up as replacements for the dead, disabled and captured. MANY of the individuals in question proved to be completely unsuited to the military. All manner of mayhem ensued WITHIN the ranks, thefts, rapes, murder and so on. Based on that experience, the post-war army evaluated the situation. Army researchers came to the conclusion that not only did a "qualified negro" make for a better soldier than an "unqualified caucasian," but that segregating them was yet another impediment to the kind of rationalization that I made reference to at the top of the paragraph. Harry Truman signed an executive order in 1948 integrating the military, a pivotal moment in what would become known in the USA as the Civil Rights Movement.

-Moe
 
The great irony in the American military's policy of segregation was the extent to which the practice kept the army from rationalizing its human resources. Unable to cope with losses to it's combat arms, the service was forced to lower its standards for the induction of white troops. Tens of thousands of men who had been deemed undesirable for active duty service were called up as replacements for the dead, disabled and captured. MANY of the individuals in question proved to be completely unsuited to the military. All manner of mayhem ensued WITHIN the ranks, thefts, rapes, murder and so on. Based on that experience, the post-war army evaluated the situation. Army researchers came to the conclusion that not only did a "qualified negro" make for a better soldier than an "unqualified caucasian," but that segregating them was yet another impediment to the kind of rationalization that I made reference to at the top of the paragraph. Harry Truman signed an executive order in 1948 integrating the military, a pivotal moment in what would become known in the USA as the Civil Rights Movement.

-Moe

Great post Moe. Looking back it seems crazy to carry on segregation when the need for able bodied troops was so high, but they were different times and at least Truman changed the status quo.

As a side issue, 'Fury' doesn't start here until this Wednesday in NZ, however I've managed to order a promotional movie poster of the film, which I should pick up in a few weeks. Yippee.
 
I liked the movie...

but I gotta ask...

I did not see...
or remember seeing...
one black GI through the whole movie...

is that peculiar for WWII?

Mike, If I recall correctly about half way through the movie I thought it was a black soldier that came to notify "War Daddy" Brad Pitt that the commander had a mission for him.
As others have mentioned already black troops were "Mostly" used in support roles, the most well known being the "Red Ball Express" driving supply trucks all the way from
the Normandy beaches to the front lines of advance. Many of these supply drivers became casualties as German snipers and small assault teams inflicted damage to the
columns of re-supply trucks whenever they could. I may go see the movie again on the big screen before it goes to DVD. I enjoyed it that much.
 
Saw the movie today,loved it!!!The scene with the Tiger and the 3 Sherman's was awesome!!!!!There actually about 5 scenes where you could see African American troops in the background.There was even the scene as mentioned above,where an African American gi had a speaking part.
 
Just got home from seeing the movie and I LOVED it!!!!!! Hearing those shells go by was CRAZY. I am sure it did a number on the nerves (not to mention ears) of those around. Great movie and I recommend everyone go see it. :)
 
Very good. Solid all around. Anxious to see it again.
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I and my sons went to see it last night (10-17). What a great movie about tankers! Yes, there is a lot of "Hollywood" in it but that makes it more appealing for the masses.

As a big-time Sherman buff it was great to see the old girls run around and shoot up the German troops. The Tiger scenes were done at an awfully close range, but that made the fight fit better on the screen. All in all, this one will rank right up there with Sahara as one of the bestmovies featuring American tanks.

I'm going to have to agree with your assesement, sadly a bit of Hollywood in it, but well worth the see, did a great job of portraying the unrelenting horror that is war, Frankly, it's a real tribute the the men that they didn't come home totally nuts. I have NEVER been a fan of Brad Pitt, generally a poor actor in my opinion, but he really did a fine, fine job in this one. By the way my wife is a Walking Dead Fanatic and she was thrilled to see John Bernthal
Ray
 
I saw it last night. I'm a pretty hard critic, especially when it comes to war movies. Weapons,vehicles and uniforms were top notch. Hollwood factor for the masses like Binder stated was very high and I guess this is where I almost walked out. Alot of the graphic kill shots were familiar from SPR. Without giving anything away to those of you who haven't seen it I'll leave it until a later date to add my places of disappointment. I've definately seen worse and I've seen better. Was it worth eight bucks. I guess. More for the actual footage of the Tiger vs Sherman's battle scene. Hopefully some of that money goes back to the musuem.
Sorry to be more on the negative side but this is a Forum and opinions are open, right?
 
Saw this today with my son. Enjoyed it, a lot of "grit" factor in the movie. Did notice a couple of black GIs, not sure what that has to do with the movie though. Played the de-humanized GIs theme a bit much IMO. USA casualties for April 1945 were as high as June 1944, so the war weariness is well played. Chris
 
Just read where "Fury" won the weekend box office battle for 1st place with $23.5 million in ticket sales. Not bad for a war flick. -- Al
 

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