Very few war movies have earned the seal of approval from those who actually lived through the conflict.
VeteranAl Exnertold of his experiences as a Navy surgical technician.
Sure,Unbrokencould have been better, but it’s pretty clear thatthere were veterans who commended it.
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Betts did find the final scene a bit far-fetched, but overall, he was relatively pleased withFury.
It’s not awful, but many found it pretty average or good but not great.
His fatherfelt thatthe movie was as realistic as it could beand was pretty happy with it.
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Overall,they felt it was a fitting tribute to their deedsand were rather pleased with it.
However,Dunkirkalso received a seal of approval from some of the survivors of the real-life battle.
It’s sad, but it’s at least good to know that Christopher Nolan got it right.
After its release in 2006,a journalist spoke with veterans of Iwo Jima.
Many appreciated howLetters from Iwo Jimahumanized their former enemy andshowed how badly the Japanese were oppressed by their government.
They also praised how it showed that, in war, any side is capable of good and evil.
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