I can't help but think this is an Australian movie made for American audiences? It just lacks 'Aussie-ness' to me. Far too sentimental, much like a flag waving sepo war flick.
For a good read on the battle please read Lex McAulay's book.
A company sets out from base (Nui Dat) to search for mortar emplacements, but stumbles upon a regimental size force on their way to attack the base.
The added melodrama at Nui Dat was unnecessary and painful to watch. I can't help but think a few survivors or their families would be offended with the way they are portrayed here.
Perhaps because Australian films on Vietnam are rare I should be glad we got one, but not good, or close enough.
For a good read on the battle please read Lex McAulay's book.
A company sets out from base (Nui Dat) to search for mortar emplacements, but stumbles upon a regimental size force on their way to attack the base.
The added melodrama at Nui Dat was unnecessary and painful to watch. I can't help but think a few survivors or their families would be offended with the way they are portrayed here.
Perhaps because Australian films on Vietnam are rare I should be glad we got one, but not good, or close enough.