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The Best War/Drama and Action/Adventure Movies to Own
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Troy - Director's Cut (Two-Disc Special Edition)Troy - Director's Cut (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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This movie has awsome fight scenes and special fx! Though not entirely accurate to Homer's story, the Trojan War was delivered at its best in this film!
Gladiator - Extended Edition (Three-Disc Extended Edition)Gladiator - Extended Edition (Three-Disc Extended Edition)
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A powerful movie with a suspensful storyline about every man fighting for his own life and, eventually, freedom. Russell Crowe's finest performance yet!
Kingdom of Heaven - The Director's Cut (Four-Disc Special Edition)Kingdom of Heaven - The Director's Cut (Four-Disc Special Edition)
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From Ridely Scott, director of 'Gladiator', this film is captivating and delivers a spectacular battle scene at the great walls of Jerusalem towards the end.
Braveheart (Special Collector's Edition)Braveheart (Special Collector's Edition)
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Mel Gibson's greatest and most moving masterpiece! 'Braveheart' is a story about romance, drama, and the fight for freedom.
The Last of the Mohicans (Director's Expanded Edition)The Last of the Mohicans (Director's Expanded Edition)
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The beautiful scenery and music (score) in this film is unforgettable! A great cast too!
The Patriot (Extended Cut)The Patriot (Extended Cut)
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This movie, starring Mel Gibson and Heath Ledger (RIP), takes place during the Revolutionary War. The events that take place here aren't really accurate to history, but it is a great movie within itself. The film is touching and it delivers a gripping plot.
Gods & GeneralsGods & Generals
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Though not the best reviewed film from critics, this prequel to the 1993 'Gettysburg' is a highly believable Civil War film. Very accurate and loyal to American history!
Gettysburg (Widescreen Edition)Gettysburg (Widescreen Edition)
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This is simply the best Civil War film ever made! You will learn a lot about that war just by watching 'Gettysburg'.
GloryGlory
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A very moving film! Denzel Washington made a breakthrough performance in 'Glory'.
The Last Samurai (Two-Disc Special Edition)The Last Samurai (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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Definately Tom Cruises best movie yet! The film has a very good cast who were carismatic at their performances.
Saving Private Ryan (Special Limited Edition)Saving Private Ryan (Special Limited Edition)
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This is one of director Steven Spielburgs greatest achievements! Powerful music (score) from John Williams and gripping battle scenes. The best WWII film ever made!
The Thin Red LineThe Thin Red Line
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Another great WWII film with a splendid cast and heart pounding battle sequences!
We Were Soldiers (Widescreen Edition)We Were Soldiers (Widescreen Edition)
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'We Were Soldiers', a movie about the Vietnam War, is nothing short of breathtaking! The nonstop battle scenes seem very surreal. A well done achievement!
Platoon (Special Edition)Platoon (Special Edition)
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'Platoon' is one of my most favorite movies. Director Oliver Stone, who actually fought in the Vietnam War, did a splendid job of telling the true and sobering story of that tragic event in this powerful film!
Black Hawk Down (Unrated Extended Cut)Black Hawk Down (Unrated Extended Cut)
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Another one of director Ridley Scott's greatest achievements! This war film gets you caught up in the riveting plot of combat and heroism.
Tears of the Sun (Unrated Director's Cut)Tears of the Sun (Unrated Director's Cut)
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'Tears of the Sun' is a pretty moving film after seeing what the hell of war and genocide does to innocent lives. A must-see film starring Bruce Willis!