Courage Under Fire (1996) Reaction/Commentary (Request)

[@Afrodiva]

I'm so glad you liked it! It was fun watching your confusion with all of the twists and turns. Of all of the Meg Ryan movies I've seen and loved, I believe this is her finest performance. Matt Damon went on a restrictive diet to look all strung out. Just a great movie. Everyone was on their A-game. And don't worry about not giving too much military background, I just enjoy watching the effect the movie has on you. I even got misty eyed toward the end.

[@hfsjfc8111]

The base where Lou and Denzel talk is an old base turned trade school in San Marcos, TX. I went there in '97 and was told this when I got there. Saw the movie while there and, sure enough, I saw, in the background of the driving scenes, some of the classroom buildings along with the barracks where we slept( and yes, some were still open-bay barracks). The same was done with the movie Idiocracy, using the place as a base for the movie. If you haven't seen it, give it a look. It's very prophetic for today.

[@michaelperussina2835]

This movie phucked me up. The take away is honor.

[@Afrodiva]

Oh, and for some recommendations, if you haven't seen them already. Some of my all time favorites: Galaxy Quest, Clue, The Fifth Element, The Princess Bride, Deep Blue Sea. Just a few movies off the top of my head to have some fun with after recommending something so heavy.

[@qbasicmichael]

The military didn't support this movie, so they had to make do with wrong equipment, such as using a huey instead of a black hawk, and using some sort of british tank instead of abrams. Abrams use turbines instead of diesels, so have a very different sound compared to other tanks. Calaveras lake is between san antonio and my hometown. It's a reservoir for a power station. I don't know if they actually filmed there, but i suspect not.

[@michaelatteberry6462]

Fantastic reaction. Made me subscribe.

[@teamjosh122pstars]

The most underrated movie of all time imo.

[@bobdouglas9599]

No doubt

[@raulgrijalva16]

Dude I love this movie. Another Denzel slept on performance is Flight I hope you react one day

[@user-kn6cx6es3w]

Black hawk down would be a good one

[@torstensauer6543]

Please react the best Performance of Tom Cruise in Born on 4 july

[@mrmarrero08]

POL?

[@mikewatchesstuff]

Yes! I was POL, how about you?

[@mrmarrero08]

@@mikewatchesstuff I was also LRS (Transportation Sq first), but TMO.

[@mikewatchesstuff]

Very cool! What years did you serve? I was in from 2000 - 2006

[@mrmarrero08]

@@mikewatchesstuff1995 - 2019 Active Duty. 2020 - 2023 civilian employee (same job).

[@mikewatchesstuff]

Congratulations on retirement, and then some! I always think back on that, and wish I had stayed in