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List Price: $29.99 | | Label: Vci Video
Salesrank: 18548
Released: November 22, 2005 |
| Our Price: $13.99 |
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MPAA Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD |
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| Features:
Black & White Closed-captioned DVD Special Edition NTSC | |
Editorial Review:
The Guts and Glory of the Navy! This is the movie that inspired "Saving Private Ryan." It's the true story of five brothers who fought and died together when their ship, the American cruiser Juneau, was sunk in the South Pacific during World War II. The Fighting Sullivans is something more than a worthy tribute to a pair of small town parents and the five sons they lost when the Juneau blew up in a battle off Guadalcanal on November 13, 1942. It is a heartwarming slice of Americana that will fill in the background of any number of Americans on the fighting front. The audience's awareness of the news in store for the Sullivan family adds considerably to the film's effect. The Fighting Sullivans generates emotion strictly on it's own terms and without bidding for tears. This Commemorative Edition marks the 63rd anniversary of the sinking of the Juneau. DVD features: 2005 Interview with Frank Holmgren (last living survivor of the sinking)| Video Inside the 5 Sullivan Brothers Veterans Museum| A message from Bob Neymeyer of the Grout Museum| Family Photos| Last Muster List| Memorials from family members| Survivor List| Juneau Action account letter by Lieutenant Roger W O'Neil – Mc-V (G) U S Naval Reserve| Personal Letters| Letter from President Franklin D Roosevelt| New Digital Transfer| Original Theatrical Trailer.
The Fighting Sullivans - Commemorative Edition Reviews:
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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.
