Selena Video:

		List Price: $14.95		Label: Roan Archival Group Salesrank: 140223 Released: October 26, 1999
		Our Price: $37.57
		Used Price: $39.95
		MPAA Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) Media: DVD

The Fighting Sullivans Reviews:
fighting sullivans
2009-09-15 - I remember this movie from my younger days and had to have it for my collection. It's a true story and wonderful film.

Hard to not cry...
2009-08-14 - Amazingly, only the last 20 minutes of an almost 2-hour movie are sad, yet the whole movie builds up to that final dreadful situation, and you can't help but get emotional (that's a good thing, by the way. Everyone should get emotional every now and then.)

The bulk of the movie is spent letting you "get to know" the Sullivan family--an Irish family full of scrappers. It's really quite cheesy and fluffy for the most part--until all five brothers determine they are going to help put a quick end to the war after Pearl Harbor. Of course, being a family that has always done everything together, they refused to enlist *unless* they could be guaranteed the same ship to serve aboard.

The Sullivans got their wish, of course, and this resulted in one of the singular most tragic episodes of WW2 with all five brothers being lost aboard the same ship. The cover of the DVD points out how the movie almost depends on the fact that the audience knows the ending before the movie starts. I must admit it makes movies like this hard to watch, but it's worth it. Actually, my most emotional moment was after the news was given and everyone had left the room except for the mother and the Navy man (Ward Bond) who had to deliver the news. The man made a comment to the mother that was clearly made only for her benefit, and seeing her response brought tears to my eyes.

Ultimately, the story should be told, and this film does a good job. The fact that it triumphantly ends was really somewhat of a surprise. I will leave the very end just in case there are people like me who didn't know that...! I recommend this movie!

The Fighting Sullivans
2009-05-13 - It was just the way I remembered. I enjoy every minute of it. It still brings tears to my eyes. Thank youThe Fighting Sullivans - Commemorative Edition

The Fighting Sullivans
2009-02-27 - Product received in a very fast time frame and the extras on the commemorative edition were more than I could have asked for. Wonderful!

5 Stars for 5 Brothers
2009-02-13 - This is the story that inspired me to attempt to join the military. Couldn't though...flat footed. Anyway, back to the review. I have always loved this movie and when I saw this DVD, I had to get it. The commentaries are great and educational and the picture quality is fantastic. For those that love history and/or classic movies, buy this DVD. You will not be disappointed.