We, the Marines

Propaganda-level promotion of the Marine Corps that is both exhilarating and without any conflict. Phenomenal visuals.

Screenplay...................................... 5 / 10 Visuals................................................ 10 Sound................................................... 7 Editing................................................ 6 Music....................................................... 5 Timeless Utility................................. 5 Total.................................................... 38 / 60 ~= 6.3 (rounded to 6) Verdict................................................. Enjoyable, especially for vets and military enthusiasts.

A blatant, biased praise of the Marine Corps, a glorious 37min advertisement to one of the most effective fighting forces on earth (the rangers probably would have a word or two), with the cheesiest cliché song covers as an accompanying music to mortars and engines. Gene Hackman as the narrator does not help to get rid of the awkward cringe that the constant blind praise to the marines is causing sadly.

Wonder why did they leave out the post-service life and PTSD. Somehow the advertisement ends with flowers, crying people and a choir. Should've included some facts of the other side too. But hey, it's 'murica, who needs those, right?

I've been reading the reviews talking about this film being a cheap recruitment video. IT IS.

Gene Hackman is great, but in this movie he sounds more like a fanatic...

What about the music? Was theaf the guy who chose it

Waste of time

I'm a former Marine and film maker. This was cheaply done and it makes sense that people would say this is a recruitment doc. The shots were great. The "recruits" were not conveying the pain and struggles of boot camp. It seemed like they were actors. what pissed me off the most was that they were using sound files in the background that did not match the clip , and in one of those sound files I looked up the close caption and the drill instructor said "what are you doing soldier?" if you were in the Marines you know damn well we don't call each other soldier, which I assumed meant they used a sound file from a totally different project. Army; soldier , marines; Marines . Among other things Gene Hackman was talking about certain types of training in Boot Camp, while showing a video clip of the silent drill team training. We do not train for the silent drill team in Boot Camp. I turned it off not even halfway through

This documentary is a gripping and inspiring tribute to the brave men and women who serve in the United States Marine Corps. It offers a candid and intimate look at the Marine Corps experience, from the grueling trainings to the intense combat deployments. With unprecedented access and unflinching honesty, it reveals the sacrifices, struggles, and triumphs of those who wear the eagle, globe, and anchor (EGA).

Boot camp, the crucible, and the combat training - the trifecta of challenges that makes the United States Marines - the vanguard of defense, the swift and deadly strike force. The training is so brutal that only the toughest can survive it, which is why less than 1% of Americans become Marines!! Marines are the first responders, the 911 for any country in crisis, ready to deploy at a moment's notice.

Their elite status is earned through sacrifice, discipline, and an unyielding dedication to the Corps and country. As Gene Hackman, a former Marine himself, narrates, "The Marine Corps is not just a branch of the military, it's a brotherhood of warriors, forged in the fire of combat and tempered by the steel of sacrifice".

As a parent of a marine, I have witnessed firsthand the Marine Corps' transformative power, and I am grateful for the values of honor, courage, and commitment that it has instilled in my child. Semper Fidelis is more than a motto - it's a way of life that defines tge unbreakable spirit of the Corps. "Once a Marine, always a marine."

While the documentary provides a compelling glimpse into the Marine Corps, it merely skims the surface of the rich and complex experiences of these brave warriors. I assure you that the full story is even more remarkable than this inspiring film could fully capture. Watch We, the Marines to gain a deeper appreciation for the heroes who serve!