No. 70. (2019) Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan. July 25th.
Film No 70 (2019) July. 25th. 6:30 PM LUNA PALACE Windsor, Nedlands .
"There are a thousand ways to die in a war zone. You have to trust the man beside you and he has to trust you." (The oily voiced overlay as part of the film's promotional out-takes).
Danger Close is quite simply a tribute film. And perhaps being an Australian I'm biased, but Danger Close is a brilliant commemorative cinema contribution of an event depicting bravery in a war that should never have occured in the first place. Put simply, the battle lasted three and a half hours. D Company, made up of 3 platoons (108 soldiers) were outnumbered by the North Vietnamese20/1 in the rubber plantation known as Long Tan.18 soldiers were killed, the worst loss of Australian and New Zealand forces in one battle in the Vietnam conflict. But be warned, Danger Close spends little time developing relationships, its strength lies in the meticulous detail in which the battle unfolds. The film doesn't touch on the bravery shown by the Vietnamese soldiers, perhaps there could have been a more human face to their acts of bravery. That is my only criticism. Recreative, tribute films take a risk, they may fail to deliver the accolade they set out to achieve. Danger Close is a fine tribute feature film. 10GUMS.
My Cousin was in Nui Dat Long Tan and was one of the APC’s who went and saved Delta Unit and brought them back to base. You need to see the movie very emotional and knowing a part in what Our Diggers went through. Thank you to all who served Australian ,New Zealand and American Soldiers. Thank you for your services. Please watch the movie and have respect for Our Vietnam Veterans who served and came home. Stand proud by our Diggers at our Next ANZAC March and on the 18th August 2019 will be 53 years since the Battle of Long Tan
I agree Janine .... I too hope people will see the film. It really is a wonderful tribute to our forgotten heroes; heroes who must have gone from uncomplicated paradise to hell. Probably changing their minds about what is a fair democracy for ever. Loved your response. Chris.
I hope so Anon .... distributors will make that decision based on whether they think they will make a dollar. I hope it is shown around the world. It certainly has had good press in Australia, not sure about N.Z. Chris.
Dcoy is made up of three platoons not 3 battalions, that's a huge difference in capability
ReplyDeleteThanks for that .. I'll make the change.
DeleteExcellent movie. True to form. Great actors . Makes you proud to be an Australian
ReplyDeleteThank You Joanne ... I'm pleased you agree. A Sliver ...........
DeleteMy Cousin was in Nui Dat Long Tan and was one of the APC’s who went and saved Delta Unit and brought them back to base. You need to see the movie very emotional and knowing a part in what Our Diggers went through.
ReplyDeleteThank you to all who served Australian ,New Zealand and American Soldiers. Thank you for your services.
Please watch the movie and have respect for Our Vietnam Veterans who served and came home. Stand proud by our Diggers at our Next ANZAC March and on the
18th August 2019 will be 53 years since the Battle of Long Tan
I agree Janine .... I too hope people will see the film. It really is a wonderful tribute to our forgotten heroes; heroes who must have gone from uncomplicated paradise to hell. Probably changing their minds about what is a fair democracy for ever. Loved your response. Chris.
DeleteWill this movie be shown in the UK or Canada?
ReplyDeleteI hope so Anon .... distributors will make that decision based on whether they think they will make a dollar. I hope it is shown around the world. It certainly has had good press in Australia, not sure about N.Z. Chris.
ReplyDeleteWorst movie of 2019. Simply piece of shit.
ReplyDeleteWhat a knob comment. You're a bit of a cunt, aren't ya mate?
DeleteGreat film. Have respect u prick
DeleteAnd so say all of us
ReplyDeleteI'm 30 minutes in and I haven't seen a single palm tree. It's almost like no one told the producers the movie takes place in Vietnam.
ReplyDeleteIt took place in a rubber plantation, not a desert island.
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