Lone Survivor - the movie

[Hoosier8]

bwframe- I made no excuses to see the movie. It was very compelling and seems to have brought to fore, again, of the sacrifices our service members make.

Hoosier8- More than one of the SEALs I came into contact with over the 3 years I spent in Iraq carried 92's. As well as Glock 19's. Just sayin'

Bob

Wouldn't know myself so I will bow to your experience.

 

[Que]

What appears to be a Beretta 92FS pistol can be seen in a SEAL's waistband holster. This is rather inaccurate, as SEALs carry the SIG-Sauer P226 Navy and Heckler & Koch HK45C as their sidearms.

And yes, I have a Sig MK25.

I am not a SEAL and I don't play one on INGO, but I thought they had the autonomy to carry other non-issued weapons if they chose.

 

[joe138]

On another forum, Kyle Defoor is reported to have said that the M9 was used in the film because it works better with blanks. Also concerning the discussion on the goat herders, and the team is voicing different options. In Black Hawk Down, the author describes the Rangers as a top down approach with no discussion. On the other hand Delta is described just as was shown with the SEALS, with members disagreeing and then following the orders. I am not stating any of this from experience, just what I have read.

 

[newguy]

Viper - same here. No clapping no talking. Nobody left until the credits were rolling. I believe everyone sat there in shock by being smacked by the hand of reality.
i talked my wife into going with me so maybe she could get an understanding and appreciate what our military does for us. A1/4 of the way into the movie i told her that if she wanted she could leave, knowing that she was very uneasy with what she was seeing. We talked about it today and we both agree that we have certain images seared into our brains. She agreed it was nothing like black hawk down.
Even after 24 hours of seeing this the range of emotions i feel for these guys i cannot shake . I am not nieve about war im sure its hell on everyone, but i feel very humbled(?) and unworthy after seeing this movie.

 

[Tanfodude]

For those that care and want to be even more pissed off, there is a video of the raid from the bad guys point of view. Yes they were filming. They poke the bodies, fondle their equipment, hold up their military IDs etc etc. it's very graphic and disgusting. At the same time though you get to see the actual injuries these guys sustained and were fighting through.

Thanks for that link. And yes, it's really them as they were showing their IDs and equipment. Sad and angry at the same time.

 

[Rocko]

Can't wait to see it! Even my friends that went in with HIGH expectations said it surpassed them.

 

[Trigger Time]

What appears to be a Beretta 92FS pistol can be seen in a SEAL's waistband holster. This is rather inaccurate, as SEALs carry the SIG-Sauer P226 Navy and Heckler & Koch HK45C as their sidearms.

And yes, I have a Sig MK25.

They have the option to choose from a host of mission specific weapons.

 

[pgfrmr]

There's some people that suprised me on both ends on that list. Thanks for sharing.

Thats for sure.

 

[Classic]

This is the best movie I have ever seen, bar none. I don't really care if it was 100% true to the book of if they got the exact make and model handgun correct. It holds up to the spirit of the events and the overall story. It's as good as it gets from Hollywood. I also don't care if Whalberg is a dooch, he made a great movie. Every American should see this movie so they can get some understanding of what many of our military guys go through ON THEIR BEHALF. I spent a good part of my civilian career supporting and working with our Navy, Marines and Army and I can tell you the concepts of brotherhood and mutual sacrifice come through loud and clear in this film.

I have never seen a theater audience so quiet and slow to exit from a movie before. Most all had tears on their cheeks. It is a gripping and sobering movie that I won't forget for the rest of my days in this world.

 

[sterve]

What a sobering movie, no one spoke while exiting the theater, I hope some people that went to be entertained walked away with a better understanding of what are men and women in the military sacrifice for our freedom.

 

[pgfrmr]

Just seen the movie and have to give it a two thumbs up! These guys were on the wrong end of a bad situation for sure. No one was talking afterwards. Makes you feel greatful for the military our country has and what they'll go through to protect our turf. Thanks guys and gals!!!

 

[Miles42]

Read the book and the went to see the movie. Great movie. You just get up at the end and walk silently out. What a sacrifice these young men made.

 

[Coltsfan33]

Seen the movie the day it came out. Decided to buy the book and just finished it today. Absoluetly amazing.

 

[BiscuitNaBasket]

I'm going to see this movie tonight up at the Castleton amc. I'll report back later with my thoughts.

 

[forgop]

Unlike some of you, I SAW the movie, not SEEN. smh

May have to get the book.

 

[FishnHunt]

Unlike some of you, I SAW the movie, not SEEN. smh

May have to get the book.

Definitely get the book, it's worth it. Great read, IMO.

 

[BiscuitNaBasket]

Movie was great. We cringed every time they death rolled off a cliff. Ouch.

 

[Fordtough25]

Finally watched the movie last night! All I can say is wow, just wow. I can't wait to read the book.

 

[The Bubba Effect]

Good book. I will see the movie when it comes out on Amazon. Anyone want to lay odds on how many of the firearms used by the Seals in those events came out of Crane?

 

[Trigger Time]

Good book. I will see the movie when it comes out on Amazon. Anyone want to lay odds on how many of the firearms used by the Seals in those events came out of Crane?

Back then it's safe to say 90%