Flags of Our Fathers

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Flags of Our Fathers

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Released Oct 20, 2006

2h 12m

War

History

Drama

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In February and March of 1945, U.S. troops fight and win one of the most crucial and costly battles of the war on the island of Iwo Jima. A photo of U.S. servicemen raising the flag on Mount Suribachi becomes an iconic symbol of victory to a war-weary nation. The individuals themselves become heroes, though not all survive the war and realize it.

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Critics Consensus

Flags of Our Fathers is both a fascinating look at heroism, both earned and manufactured, and a well-filmed salute to the men who fought at the battle of Iwo Jima.

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

It's a strong, intelligent film - and a deliberately unsatisfying one, since it possesses all the frustrating scrappiness of real life.

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Christopher Kelly

Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com

Eastwood has been more interested in breaking down myths and showing us the human cost of violence and conflict. Flags of Our Fathers soberly and intelligently continues that tradition.

Rated: B+

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Jim Schembri

The Age (Australia)

Flags of Our Fathers is much the same as the classic films it proudly echoes - that war is hell, and though some are worth fighting, doing so exacts a huge human cost that cannot be glorified with the mere waving of Old Glory.

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Michael Clark

Epoch Times

“Flags” and “Iwo Jima” were Mr. Eastwood at his most daring and creative. He made two movies at basically the same time about an historical event from different and previously unknown perspectives. This was an artist at his most insightful and audacious.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jun 4, 2024

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Jorge Cámara

La Opinion

Clint Eastwood has become a serious and excellent director that doesn't shy away from examining difficult and controversial themes with characters who confront complex moral dilemmas... This movie reaffirms his position [Full Review in Spanish]

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Rick Bentley

Fresno Bee

There is nothing wrong with having good intentions. It is just a shame when those intentions turn a naturally powerful story into a less-than heroic product.

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Michael H

Shows you what a true hero is. Gripping, emotional, awesome war scenes, and utterly brilliant. Flags may not be as great as Letters, but it's still great in its own right and well worth seeing.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/21/24

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Terry S

This film should be required viewing for every American and should also be shown to every high school student. It shows the reality of battle and all the dirty truths that go with any war.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/22/24

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Kyle M

Clint Eastwood showed inspired masterful dedication onto his 2-parted craft, amid timely war stories at the time, with sole significance towards heroism and post-war realism’s humanizing reminder. Incredibly haunting, boldly as a tonal successor to “Saving Private Ryan” in the remarkably crafted, unflinchingly detailed atmosphere strengthened by performative convictions that not only spiritually connects but also honors their roles’ basis wills, even if the portrait isn’t in its entirety. (A-)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/20/24

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Mark J

The CGI is appallingly bad.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/19/24

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Harrison R

Pretty true-to-life, interesting, nothing too original here though

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/27/23

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D R

Watch and feel the story. It's a great movie. Watched it with someone who was there. They said it was right.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/09/23

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Synopsis

In February and March of 1945, U.S. troops fight and win one of the most crucial and costly battles of the war on the island of Iwo Jima. A photo of U.S. servicemen raising the flag on Mount Suribachi becomes an iconic symbol of victory to a war-weary nation. The individuals themselves become heroes, though not all survive the war and realize it.

Director: Clint Eastwood
Producer: Clint Eastwood, Steven Spielberg, Robert Lorenz
Screenwriter: Paul Haggis
Distributor: DreamWorks SKG
Production Co: Warner Bros., Malpaso Company, DreamWorks SKG, Amblin Entertainment
Rating: R (Language|Graphic War Violence & Carnage)
Genre: War, History, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 20, 2006, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 6, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $33.6M
Runtime: 2h 12m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby SRD
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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