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Top 10 Patriotic Films for the 4th of July (Edit/Repost)

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(Excerpt) During the forming of this list I was blown away by the sheer number of patriotic films that have been made in the US. In going through the pile of possibilities, I have intentionally chosen not to just represent saccharine movies which show only the good side of life – the films I have picked include war films, films about corruption, and films involving racism. There is, however, one underlying current in all of them – they all involve the triumph of freedom – the very heart of American patriotism.

This list was published a year ago, but nothing has changed, still a terrific list. How many have you seen?

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neenie1991

I've seen all but one. And there's not one I don't like! Laugh or cry. I think I've seen Yankee Doodle Dandy 20 times and I cry every time. Hell, I cry over nearly all of them.

    Reply#1 - Mon Jun 29, 2009 3:24 AM EDT
    Michael the Great

    This list omits what should be the traditional fourth of July movie in much the same way A Wonderful Life has become the traditional Christmas flicker. The missing move? Mel Gibson's The Patriot.

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    Reply#2 - Mon Jun 29, 2009 3:52 AM EDT
    neenie1991

    That's one I haven't seen! As far as being a patriot, I think Braveheart is a pretty great film.

      #2.1 - Mon Jun 29, 2009 4:35 AM EDT
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      Dave in Ma.

      I have seen them all. What about "The 4th of July", the movie? Braveheart was good, long but good.

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      Reply#3 - Mon Jun 29, 2009 5:00 AM EDT
      neenie1991

      I've read the book that 'The 4th of July" was based on. I was surprised it wasn't on the list, but the list would be a mile long if we put our choices on it. I am soooo not a Tom Cruise fan that I probably won't see it.

      Patton is the only one on the list that I haven't seen.

        #3.1 - Mon Jun 29, 2009 5:04 AM EDT
        Dave in Ma.

        I am not real big on Cruise but the film had merits. George C. Scott played the part excellent.

          #3.2 - Mon Jun 29, 2009 5:15 AM EDT
          neenie1991

          To Kill a Mockingbird. Awesome. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. Classic. Neenie goes to bed. Finally. C U 2 morrow.

            #3.3 - Mon Jun 29, 2009 5:40 AM EDT
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