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Ike: Countdown to D-Day (2004)
Terrific movie
I watch this movie repeatedly. It renews my faith in the human spirit. Despite some reviewers critiques of historical inaccuracies, which I cannot dispute, as I do not know all the facts: one thing shines through. The quality of humility that Ike, Churchill, Bradley possessed. How they held onto the vision of what had to be done. The strength of character of these men, is so well portrayed. Every actor in this movie amazed me. Selleck, of course, wasn't even Selleck. He was Ike. He totally overcame himself, to play this role. Magic, indeed.
I can't critique the historical facts, but I was moved by this movie, to start researching WW2 history.
I'm even more moved, by the comments of the people on here. I love the commentaries here...even the "spoilers".
To me, this is a very powerful documentary about the weight of decisions faced by the "players" at the time. The movie shows how aware these men were of the potential consequences of these decisions, and how heavy that burden was for them. They did not take it lightly.
They agonized about the choices they were faced with. (Perhaps, unlike some of our present leaders........)
The portrayals of Montgomery and Patton were excellent. It showed their arrogance, but also acknowledged their brilliance as generals. Ike saw both qualities and used their strengths, but didn't let himself be used by their egos. And he truly appreciated their insights and their drive.
Ike and Churchill never lost sight of the main purpose. The movie shows how easily they might have been swayed, but they were so very clear of their vision of what had to be done.
A tremendous study of strength of character. In his role as Ike, I think Selleck has come close to Sean Connery.
Beyond "hunk",.....to timeless "first class actor." Movie of the decade, so sez me...