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re: Lone Survivor
Posted on 1/10/14 at 11:49 am to MWP
Posted on 1/10/14 at 11:49 am to MWP
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I think so. I bet that was real awkward for him to be in that scene considering the ooutcome. I bet watching that whole thing get made was surreal for him in general.
The part in the book after he debriefed when he was shown the photos of all his fallen comrades was the worst part for me. I could not imagine losing three of my best friends then learning the rest of them saddled up for a rescue but perished.
If anyone was interested, there is another book that details the rescue effort side. Ill look it up and post a link.
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Posted on 1/10/14 at 12:36 pm to MisterSenator
I Read the book. I'm still deciding if I wanna see the movie.
Posted on 1/10/14 at 1:42 pm to chesty
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chesty
I love that avatar....
Posted on 1/10/14 at 2:15 pm to chesty
"Chesty Puller "We've been looking for the enemy for some time now. We've finally found him. We're surrounded. That simplifies our problem of getting to these people ..."
Another great American hero.
Another great American hero.
Posted on 1/10/14 at 2:21 pm to LSUCouyon
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Another great American hero.
Good night Chesty, wherever you are
Posted on 1/10/14 at 2:26 pm to MWP
I saw it last night and thought it was great. I understand from my buddy that they added a few scenes that didn't happen in the book, but I haven't read it so it didn't bother me much. Great story and great acting from the crew. Awe inspiring and makes you love the US of A. 
Posted on 1/10/14 at 2:59 pm to MWP
I just start re-reading Lone Survivor last night, in anticipation of seeing the movie. Early in the book, p. 43 to be exact, he's discussing his twin brother and says, "He's about seven minutes older than I am, and around the same size (six feet five inches, 230 pounds)."
There is also a picture of him in the Oval Office with his parents and George W. Bush. Marcus appears to be a good bit taller than Dubya, who I think is over six feet.
There is also a picture of him in the Oval Office with his parents and George W. Bush. Marcus appears to be a good bit taller than Dubya, who I think is over six feet.
Posted on 1/10/14 at 7:24 pm to KBeezy
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Great story though and awesome book.
Haven't read the book.
I have, however, read American Sniper.
Don't know if y'all knew this or not, but a movie about Chris Kyle, under the same name as his book ("AS"), w/ Spielberg directing. Gerard Butler & Bradley Cooper potential leading role?
Thoughts?
Posted on 1/10/14 at 7:26 pm to MisterSenator
Read the book. Can't wait to see the movie
Posted on 1/10/14 at 7:34 pm to KBeezy
saw him at least two or three times. sitting at the table after the foot race through the JOB, new guy initiation he's wearing fraternity t-shirt, and in in the Chinook that goes down in Red Wings II
Posted on 1/10/14 at 7:38 pm to PapaPogey
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they added a few scenes that didn't happen in the book
Hollywood...
only other comment I have was heard some kid say "that was just like Call of Duty" on the way out. That shut pisses me off so bad. I know too many people that spent too much time over in that hell hole to listen to that kind of ignorant horseshut
anyway, carry on
Posted on 1/10/14 at 7:43 pm to MisterSenator
great movie, made me proud
Posted on 1/10/14 at 8:47 pm to MisterSenator
Watched it last night, very intense.
Posted on 1/12/14 at 1:19 pm to AUtigR24
Fantastic movie.
Awesome book.
That slide show at the end was powerful.
"Never shoot a large caliber man with a small caliber bullet"
Awesome book.
That slide show at the end was powerful.
"Never shoot a large caliber man with a small caliber bullet"
This post was edited on 1/12/14 at 1:21 pm
Posted on 1/12/14 at 2:07 pm to MisterSenator
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only other comment I have was heard some kid say "that was just like Call of Duty" on the way out. That shut pisses me off so bad. I know too many people that spent too much time over in that hell hole to listen to that kind of ignorant horseshut
What do expect a kid to say?
When the battle of 9th ward and 7th ward was raging in gentilly woods thats exactly what it was like....
Kids in America have it good...thats the way its supposed to be. Are they spoiled, yes.
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