Flag of My Father

Horrible directing and a very cheap movie with bad acting. Although the pride and valor are well-represented, the plot is depressing and does not make much sense. It jumps to everything being fine one minute to chaos the next, with no real explanation. As a Soldier, I picked out quite a few mistakes in the movie, such as the wrong combat uniform in Iraq. I wanted to turn it off after about 30 minutes into the movie because it was dark and depressing...and there were comments in the movie that were a disgrace to American service men and women, such as mocking the Star Spangled Banner and saying "nurses aren't Soldiers." I feel like the director was not 100% sure about Army regulations or customs. It was hard to even tell if the main character was in the Army or Marines until they clarified it at the very end. Not a good movie...and definitely feel like it should have been directed and funded better.

I got tricked into watching this awful -c grade movie because of its title... Contrary to what i thought, this is not Flags of Our Fathers. It is not the Clint Eastwood directed awesomeness i was expecting. It was a non engaging flop with terrible acting and worse cinematography. I want my money back. I cant believe they get away with using a title so close to the other. I couldn't make it through more than 10 minutes of this garbage. Do not rent this! I would consider destroying the copy i rented so that no one else would have to bear watching this trash, but i know i would be charged for its replacement. Redbox should be ashamed to offer such terrible product to their customers.

This is a very well crafted story. In the interviews with the actors included on the DVD, Gigi correctly says that without a good story, the best actors and director will fail to make a good movie. She is of course correct and, happily, the actors and direction are excellent as well. The unfolding of the background stories kept me engaged, and I suspect most viewers aren't likely to predict what is going happen next.

The themes of family, patriotism, sibling conflict, bravery, and the place of faith in the lives of real people are, in my estimation, very well done.

It is rare that a movie with a Christian theme comes out so engaging and believable. This movie makes you think about yourself and your own relationships. I challenge any who might think such a movie isn't up their alley to give it a try!

I really enjoyed this film. I think it touched on family issues, as well as, how important a simple, "I'm sorry" can be. It shows what our Soldiers go thru during & after war. Thank You, you are my heroes. "Flag of My Father" shows that sometimes we think we know what people go through, but there is always something that is deeper. Usually, we never take the time to find out about it. This film is one of the best I have seen for the whole family to watch. This film has all the action and tenderness that a great movie needs. It appeals to everyone, men, women & children. This is truly a Must see!!! I have shown others this film and they want a copy of their own. It's really that good.

How do adults and their children learn to honor the military? By watching films like "Flag of My Father", we get a glimpse of the enormous sacrifices that create both trauma and, if they are fortunate, depth of fullness and meaning in a soldier's life. Where would we, as a country, be without the millions of Americans, past and present, who have made such great personal sacrifices to keep us free? One of the things most Americans don't know about is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and the deep damage and difficulty it can cause in these heroes. "Flag of My Father" gives you and enlightening yet gripping look, then goes farther to prove the hope for healing, healing not only from the ravages of war, but also from the emotional difficulty that can become family life. This is a great story that needed to be told. Everyone in America should see this movie.