The Last Full Measure

..the most fake/paid reviews goes to: The Last Full Measure I can't stand it when filmmakers have no faith in their own film, that they have to resort to these tactics. At best, and I'm being generous, this film is an honest 7/10. The casting and performances were outstanding. The story itself needed to be told. The ending was the best part of the film, and the only part that was written and directed properly. Writer and director Todd Robinson did a lousy job with the convoluted screenplay and the bouncing back and forth with the flashback, some duplicated, others pointless. Some of the dialogue just didn't make any sense and seemed like it came out of nowhere. His camera work was better than the editing, but still needed work. The score also felt overbearing and out of place. I really feel this story could've been told in a much better way. Maybe another seasoned screenwriter should've been hired, in place of these constant new fake/paid reviews.\ My generous 7/10 is all towards the all-star cast that were the main reason this film wasn't a total flop. Now let's see how many more fake reviews top my honest one smh.

Why is Pits wearing sergeant stripes when at the time he was an airman? Why are the weapons wrong. Why are combat soldiers yelling in the jungle before combat starts when the enemy almost certainly would be nearby? What on earth is this "Friendly Fire" narrative, which has been debunked by several military historians? Where are they getting a "coverup" when there was none? If it was a coverup why did he receive second highest award back in 1966? Dramatic license is one thing, but just making it up as you go along and exploiting a hero to make money, without care for facts, is another thing. The makers of this film demonstrate total lack of knowledge of the military honors and decorations process. There are literally hundreds of amazing heroic stories where people have gotten Bronze Star, Oak Cluster, Silver Star, Navy Cross, DSC without getting Medal of Honor, when, if you read their story, you'd be thinking -- my god give this person a MOH. It is not a conspiracy. Sure you get people like John Kerry who get purple Hearts for torn fingernail. If the makers of this film had know anything of the process they would also know posthumous promotions are the general rule and that the Sargent strips on him are an egregious error demonstrating lack of knowledge and lack of care.

How can a movie with such good and noble intentions, augmented by some of the most heart-felt acting I have seen in a long time, leave me so disappointed? According to what I have read, writer-director Todd Robinson had wanted to do a film about Medal of Honor recipient William H. Pitsenbarger for over a decade, but had to fight development hell and studio indifference. My problem is the film used a fictional investigation to frame the story, hence the opening title card that said: "Inspired by True Events." In doing so, the film-makers shifted the focus on the investigator, not William H. Pitsenbarger. It is encouraging that Hollywood is finally giving our veterans from the Vietnam War son long overdue recognition. The story of William H. Pitsenbarger is truly inspiring. It did not need the fictitious artifice of a fake conspiracy story to make it more compelling or relevant. For good intentions - 10 For execution - 5

I'm not an American and I don't see the American engagement with the war in Vietnam was the right thing to do. But the soldiers have nothing to do with the decision. I see this at a very human level, a story of great sacrifice and going beyond one's job or duty to save others lives at one's own peril. The movie provides an opportunity for those who haven't been at war to experience the trauma of loss. Particularly of a person who saved your life. I never saw the point of medals given posthumously. I now see why. This movie educated me through my heart and my empathy, not through my head. The actors, the direction, the music and the editing was just right. There are cheesy parts; they are brief, its like too much icing on a good cake. One can easily ignore them and enjoy the movie

This is Amazing It makes you realise what the lads went through. Pure hell. But both sides suffered and we can now look at it, and realise that brothers die for brothers and it still goes on and not enough are rewarded for what they give.

I was "In Country" about 40 miles away when this went down. The Whole Operation Was A "Goof" so why are some folks gripping over the model of helicopter, or the strips on a uniform, or the fact that "Pits" didn't get sufficient screen time. As an Army pilot, I worked mostly with Army Dustoff Hueys and crews. However, these Air Force Pararescue teams were special! The events producers wanted to build into a commercial success need some fleshing out, some screen writing skills to make it what it is. This old Vietnam pilot wept like a baby during many scenes. One of my missions was to fly low as "bait" and mark targets for fast movers. The line spoken by a US Senator was a particular gut punch for me. "Usually we are judged by what we do. But what we don't do is what haunts us." Yes, William H. Pitsenbarger was the epic reason for the movie and maybe we didn't see enough of him. That can be easily forgiven by me. A bit of Hollywood "Poetic License" was very well executed in this case, and it resulted in a beautiful motion picture. Every comfortable American who perhaps has never taken up arms and walked a post needs to see this one, Well done (for a change), Hollywood!

Wonderful heartfelt movie. I left it moved with a deeper appreciation for the men and women in service ( both now and before) that we all have so much to be grateful for. Truly great performances by A list cast. In such a divisive time it's nice to agree on the honor of our brave military serviceman. Take the time to watch it..