Copyright © Fandango. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Don’t worry, it won’t take long. Hafner encounters a Viet Cong soldier he fought against in the titular siege, eventually extending his hand to him and saying "Chào mừng" ("Welcome" in Vietnamese). Coming Soon. Once they get there, the experience proves worse than they could have imagined. in Vietnam, U.S. Marine retired Colonel Jason Rhodes assembles a private rescue team to find Americans held in P.O.W. Your Ticket Confirmation # is located under the header in your email that reads "Your Ticket Reservation Details". Coming Soon. The characters are pretty one-dimensional, all of which follow one clichee 'Nam formula one way or another, but just like a pulp western or mob film of the 30s, it works and the interplay creates a - while not surprising - enjoyable melody of carnage, self-loathing, questionable sense of duty and rattling machine guns. These scenes were cut prior to the start of sound mixing at the behest of the film's American sales executives, one of whom the director claimed to have said the bookends and other scenes placed "too much emphasis on the gooks".
The story follows a unit of American G.I.s in Vietnam, all with different backgrounds and motives for being there, through the lens of his camera. Some gravity-defying being is killing women in Sydney, Australia, and removing their eyes. Former USMC....Jerry von Lind. Regal | Fresh (1). Verified reviews are considered more trustworthy by fellow moviegoers. The Siege of Firebase Gloria is a 1989 war film directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith, starring Wings Hauser and R. Lee Ermey. A very realistic interpretation of one of the bloodiest battles of the Vietnam War. camps in Laos. As a compromise, when recording Ermey's in-character narrations, Trenchard-Smith and the actor made additions to what was scripted that emphasised the intended thematic focus.
Ignoring that, it is still the best and most truthfull depiction of what it was really like. Don't have an account? Please enter your email address and we will email you a new password. The image is an example of a ticket confirmation email that AMC sent you when you purchased your ticket. Ltd., A young officer, just out of West Point is sent to Vietnam, where the men don't respect him until he gets wounded and returns to be a wiser soldier and a better commander. A good action flick for boys whole like their cinematic junk food with a tad of old school.
The only hope of catching the fiend lies in a hapless man with a psychic link to the killer, who ... See full summary », The film's thin veneer of social propriety (the story of how the VietCong came under Hanoi's control) is merely a cover for a rolicking old-time battle tale, complete with a hard-tack sergeant, his rebellious sidekick, and a demoralized base that needs to be whipped into shape before the VietCong attack.
Just below that it reads "Ticket Confirmation#:" followed by a 10-digit number. Travel back in time to check out the early roles of some of Hollywood's heavy hitters. A sadistic Marine holds sway over an important outpost as soldiers bravely stand against the 1968 Tet Offensive. Was this review helpful to you? It was filmed in the Philippines.[1]. Not for the squimish but if you want to see what it really was like..this is the movie for you. By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. Forgot your password? It amazed me how many people think the movie is good. 22 of 27 people found this review helpful. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. I agree the wisecracking chopper pilot is a bit overdone for sure but that's hollywood for you. and the Terms and Policies, This FAQ is empty. Another thing I want to mention is the inclusion (even if it is to a minimum degree) the narrative viewpoint of the Vietcong and its general, which - just like the G.I.s - question the sense of the whole war and atrocities and are slightly promoted from Stallone-Style cannonfodder to soldiers with an agenda of their own - an agenda that is not that much removed from the American's. During the air war over Vietnam, a U.S. Navy A-6 Intruder bomber pilot schemes with a hardened veteran to make an unauthorized air strike on Hanoi. This 10-digit number is your confirmation number. When the base comes under attack the patrol remains to help in its defense. (1989). Add the first question. |. We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future. [3], 1989 film directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith, "Brian Trenchard-Smith (Drive Hard) Talks Making a War Movie in a War Zone", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Siege_of_Firebase_Gloria&oldid=984503534, Films about the United States Marine Corps, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Clyde Jones as Coates (as Clyde R. Jones), Margaret Trenchard-Smith as Capt. The Siege of Firebase Gloria R | 1h 37min | Action , Drama , War | 27 January 1989 (USA) A tough sergeant and his sidekick roll into a demoralized firebase and proceed to rebuild morale and fortifications in advance of the climactic battle with the VietCong. All Critics (1) Based on the true story, this film follows the struggle of a group of brave marines as they attempt to defend Firebase Gloria during the Tet Offensive, even though they are greatly outnumbered. During the Vietnam War, Colonel Hambleton's aircraft is shot down over enemy territory and a frantic rescue operation ensues. During the early 1960s, U.S. military advisers in South Vietnam discover the same challenges that plagued the French army in Indochina ten years prior. The film's thin veneer of social propriety (the story of how the VietCong came under Hanoi's control) is merely a cover for a rolicking old-time battle tale, complete with a hard-tack sergeant, his rebellious sidekick, and a demoralized base that needs to be whipped into shape before the VietCong attack. The percentage of Approved Tomatometer Critics who have given this movie a positive review. A bunch of jive-talking tough guys (amongst which you can enjoy the antics of R.Lee Ermey, famous for his role in Full Metal Jacket) who pave their way through the bloodsoaked country of Vietnam just to find themselves in quite a pickle when they have to defend a rundown outpost against waves and waves of enemies, all the while their numbers are dwindling and so are their morals. Certainly NOT...for children! The U.S. Army soldiers and Marines are subjected to numerous attacks by the Viet Cong, but in the end hold the base with assistance from the 1st Cavalry Division. At the start of the Tet Offensive, a Marine unit on patrol stops at Firebase Gloria. Patrol Member True story of Army man John Paul Vann, whose military success provided him the fulfillment he never found in his personal life. There are no approved quotes yet for this movie. The Siege of Firebase Gloria was filmed on land that was contested by the New People's Army - members of whom had been hired as security guards and extras - and Trenchard-Smith recalled that government-owned helicopters that were to be used in battle scenes arrived half a day late, as their crews had been strafing NPA positions 100 miles north. An intense man's action marine war movie, that is surprisingly good for all its cliches about war and the marines. Check out some of the IMDb editors' favorites movies and shows to round out your Watchlist.
The Americans are subsequently forced to abandon the base having lost too many men in the process of defending it. In between drinking cans of Fosters beer, Australian soldiers tread on a few landmines, and generally experience the war in Vietnam. Please click the link below to receive your verification email. By creating an account, you agree to the Privacy Policy Just leave us a message here and we will work on getting you verified. While the Marines try to defend the base, the Viet Cong commander discovers that he is in a similar position: it was never his mission to win the battle, but to lead his men to their deaths in order to allow the North Vietnamese Army to take a more substantial role in the war. Plus, see what some of your favorite '90s stars look like now. We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your email. Binyamin Appelbaum, There are many comments already about this movie but as a vet and been there I consider this as many of the other vets have said in their comments...a super great and realistic movie. In middle of the Vietnam War, a Navy surgeon and a nurse fall in love. They won't be able to see your review if you only submit your rating.
One thing I did liked was the gritty set, location and violence, but then again, i do have a sort of a thing for films dealing with this particular conflict. Use the HTML below. A tough sergeant and his sidekick roll into a demoralized firebase and proceed to rebuild morale and fortifications in advance of the climactic battle with the VietCong. Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! View production, box office, & company info. Written by The title refers to the U.S. Army's former "MOS" (job code) for a combat cameraman. In the end, the soldiers and commanders on both sides take stock of the loss of life for this single base.
The Siege of Firebase Gloria In 1967, five young men undergo boot camp training before being shipped out to Vietnam.
A pretty solid mash up of survival-thriller and Vietnam-Fetishist's dream. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. To further this theme, the film was to be book-ended by a framing device set years after the Tet Offensive, whereby Ermey's character Sgt. Please reference “Error Code 2121” when contacting customer service.