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DESCRIPTION: From award-winning filmmaker Spike Lee comes Miracle At St. Anna, the story of four black American soldiers who are members of the US Army as part of the all-black 92nd Buffalo Soldier division stationed in Tuscany, Italy during WWII. They experience the tragedy and triumph of war as they find themselves trapped behind enemy lines and separated from their unit after one of them risks his life to save an Italian boy. Praised as The best war movie since Saving Private Ryan (Pat Collins, WWOR TV) and One of the year s best (Ben Lyons, E!), and filled with epic battle sequences and action, the film explore deeply inspiring, powerful story drawn from true history, that transcends national boundaries, race and class to touch the goodness within us all. Now even more revealing with exclusive Blu-ray bonus features that bring you even deeper into the world of these unsung heroes.
DESCRIPTION: From award-winning filmmaker Spike Lee comes Miracle At St. Anna, the story of four black American soldiers who are members of the US Army as part of the all-black 92nd Buffalo Soldier division stationed in Tuscany, Italy during WWII. They experience the tragedy and triumph of war as they find themselves trapped behind enemy lines and separated from their unit after one of them risks his life to save an Italian boy. Praised as The best war movie since Saving Private Ryan (Pat Collins, WWOR TV) and One of the year s best (Ben Lyons, E!), and filled with epic battle sequences and action, the film explore deeply inspiring, powerful story drawn from true history, that transcends national boundaries, race and class to touch the goodness within us all. Now even more revealing with exclusive Blu-ray bonus features that bring you even deeper into the world of these unsung heroes.
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130 of 170 people found the following review helpful
By zx2781
Format:DVD
I had wanted to like this movie so much. As much as I wanted to like Windtalkers. Both had potential to be really great but were unable to rise above an absolutely juvenile and cheesy script. I am an avid WWII buff and I give alot of license to war movies and don't pick them apart for their accuracy or lack there of but this one not only insults the viewer but the legacy of the 92nd/Buffalo.
The Good : Absolutely beautiful cinematography. If you could mute the sound (dialogue) one might think they were watching a pretty decent WWII era movie. Battle scenes were shot well. Uniforms were pretty dead on accurate and the weapons were accurate although Thompson SMGs and 1911 .45 caliber HGs did not have 100 round clips......
The Bad : Awful and embarrassing dialogue embellished with overacting which made it almost comical. Obligatory nudity. Soldiers using language and phrases that would be used only today. A German louspeaker that blares Axis Sally's propaganda for several square miles over the battlefield and is audible to all. Fragmented story with a total lack of cohesion (like this review). My favorite is the commanding white officer (Nokes?) stating that the Germans were going to cause a race riot by piping in the propaganda. I think that those valiant soldiers were more interested in staying alive and protecting their comrades than starting a race riot in Italy under fire. But then again this shows the mentality of Spike Lee and the writer.
The Ugly : All white officers and soldiers portrayed as bigoted haters. In one instance the commanding officer refuses to believe members of the 92nd crossed the river so does not send supporting artillery strikes. His reasoning for this is "He is lying".
This same commanding officer condescendingly orders a black soldier to get him water. The black soldier spits into the canteen before giving it to white officer. Not only does this lower the mentality of the movie several notches but also slanders the memory of those brave men of the 92nd/Buffalo that fought for their country.
This movie had potential, unfortunately it was executed by someone who was unable to deliver. It is filled with contemporary language, modern topics of discussion, poor acting, and endless preaching about the evils of America. Spike Lee had scolded Clint Eastwood for not having any African Americans in Iwo Jima and had wanted him to rewrite history. Well, Spike has done that with this movie.
The Good : Absolutely beautiful cinematography. If you could mute the sound (dialogue) one might think they were watching a pretty decent WWII era movie. Battle scenes were shot well. Uniforms were pretty dead on accurate and the weapons were accurate although Thompson SMGs and 1911 .45 caliber HGs did not have 100 round clips......
The Bad : Awful and embarrassing dialogue embellished with overacting which made it almost comical. Obligatory nudity. Soldiers using language and phrases that would be used only today. A German louspeaker that blares Axis Sally's propaganda for several square miles over the battlefield and is audible to all. Fragmented story with a total lack of cohesion (like this review). My favorite is the commanding white officer (Nokes?) stating that the Germans were going to cause a race riot by piping in the propaganda. I think that those valiant soldiers were more interested in staying alive and protecting their comrades than starting a race riot in Italy under fire. But then again this shows the mentality of Spike Lee and the writer.
The Ugly : All white officers and soldiers portrayed as bigoted haters. In one instance the commanding officer refuses to believe members of the 92nd crossed the river so does not send supporting artillery strikes. His reasoning for this is "He is lying".
This same commanding officer condescendingly orders a black soldier to get him water. The black soldier spits into the canteen before giving it to white officer. Not only does this lower the mentality of the movie several notches but also slanders the memory of those brave men of the 92nd/Buffalo that fought for their country.
This movie had potential, unfortunately it was executed by someone who was unable to deliver. It is filled with contemporary language, modern topics of discussion, poor acting, and endless preaching about the evils of America. Spike Lee had scolded Clint Eastwood for not having any African Americans in Iwo Jima and had wanted him to rewrite history. Well, Spike has done that with this movie.
26 of 32 people found the following review helpful
By Keith Schur
Format:DVD
This picture was a big dissapointment. There was a great opportunity to tell the struggles and triumphs of members of the Buffalo Soldiers in WWII. He could have told the story of a couple of soldiers as they progress through bootcamp and enter combat. But instead Spike Lee produces a ridiculous, heavy handed, grossly fictional account. The film fails on several levels:
1) All the white officers are vicous racist. The protagonist are sterotypes. There is the obligatory over-sexed African American, the big simple guy, the quite reflective wise one, etc. The Italian peasants seem to be only interested in jumping into bed and showing off their breast. In reality, they were starving and caught in terrible cross fires.
2) The story is absolutely predictable
3) A group of African American soldier pull their weapons on racist civilians in town during boot camp. They would be instantly identified, court marshalled, and put in the slammer.
4) The CO drives in a Jeep to the supposedly encircled hilltop town thick with Germans to curse out the protagonists. Shortly thereafter the Germans blitz through the town.
5) An enlisted character assaults an officer during a combat situation. He would be restrained and quite possibly shot on the spot.
I could go on, but you get my drift. One of the top worst war movies I have seen. It could have been great.
1) All the white officers are vicous racist. The protagonist are sterotypes. There is the obligatory over-sexed African American, the big simple guy, the quite reflective wise one, etc. The Italian peasants seem to be only interested in jumping into bed and showing off their breast. In reality, they were starving and caught in terrible cross fires.
2) The story is absolutely predictable
3) A group of African American soldier pull their weapons on racist civilians in town during boot camp. They would be instantly identified, court marshalled, and put in the slammer.
4) The CO drives in a Jeep to the supposedly encircled hilltop town thick with Germans to curse out the protagonists. Shortly thereafter the Germans blitz through the town.
5) An enlisted character assaults an officer during a combat situation. He would be restrained and quite possibly shot on the spot.
I could go on, but you get my drift. One of the top worst war movies I have seen. It could have been great.
18 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By J.R. Janicek
Format:DVD
This was a horrible movie. I believe Spike threw this together in attempt to prove a point after blasting Clint Eastwood on Flags of our Fathers.
Spike did the Buffalo soldiers no justice since this movie was more of an agenda of proving all whites are bad and cause wars. How about people in general cause wars, Spike?
In my opinion, "The Tuskegee Airmen" movie, starring Laurence Fishburne, is a much better movie about real people who did real things.
Yep, this movie is well on its way to the 99 cent bargain bin, but even then I wouldn't waste my money on it!
Spike did the Buffalo soldiers no justice since this movie was more of an agenda of proving all whites are bad and cause wars. How about people in general cause wars, Spike?
In my opinion, "The Tuskegee Airmen" movie, starring Laurence Fishburne, is a much better movie about real people who did real things.
Yep, this movie is well on its way to the 99 cent bargain bin, but even then I wouldn't waste my money on it!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars
don't bother
This movie was boring, too long, had poor character development, bad acting, unresolved conflict, a weak story, etc. Was the film editor asleep when he worked on this film?!
Published 10 days ago by globalcook
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hard film to watch!
Hard film to watch however, I recommend this to everyone because it is necessary to see this film. You'll become speechless watching it.
Published 14 days ago by Reuben Gregorian
5.0 out of 5 stars
st anna
This is a great movie in the way that it shows the sincerity of soldiers who have fought in wars past. Read more
Published 19 days ago by dienner83
5.0 out of 5 stars
great movie
it's funny, sad, inspirational.I watched it twice because I liked it so much. I really recommend this film, and you can watch it with your family.
Published 26 days ago by Cynthia Garcia
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love It!!!
I love this movie. It is long, because it has such an amazing storyline. The acting is great. It is nice to see people outside of their normal role type.
Published 1 month ago by cmfoxhall
3.0 out of 5 stars
MIRACLE AT ST. ANNA
This one has a little too much action and gore and not enough plot. Like the rating says, I found it okay.
Published 1 month ago by Bernard
5.0 out of 5 stars
wonderful
Hi Everyone! I must say...some of you must have been watching this movie with you eyes closed shut!!! Read more
Published 1 month ago by ms.bea
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good war flick
The story is what holds this movie together. Good performances from actors you have probably never heard of. Well done in all aspects
Published 1 month ago by the bear
5.0 out of 5 stars
great blu-ray
wasnt sure what to expect, but the movie turned out to be a great addition to our war movie collection
Published 1 month ago by dd6762
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great movie.
I really liked this movie. It was the perfect blend of action and story that really made sense. The story tells of brave group of men who fought for this country
Published 2 months ago by Jordon
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