Hamburger Hill
11,983
War
Though the anti-war sentiments of Hamburger Hill come through loud and clear, the film is squarely on the side of those courageous, much-maligned Americans who fought and died in Vietnam. Based on a true incident, the story takes place in 1969, as the 101st Airborne Division confronts the Vietcong in a bloody battle over Hill 937 (aka "Hamburger Hill") in the Ashua Valley. During the next 10 days, both sides incur heavy losses, but the ... [+]
Author | Review | ||
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United States | AV Club | "One of the best of the Vietnam War movies" | POS |
United States | The Washington Post | "A deeply affecting, highly accomplished film" | POS |
United States | Chicago Tribune | "An intelligent, craftsmanlike job, with a power of its own; it merits recognition" | POS |
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