Rating Top Action Movies w/ IV8888 & the Warrior Poet

Published on July 5, 2018
Duration: 27:59

This video features John Lovell of Warrior Poet Society and IraqVeteran8888 hosts Eric and Chad rating action and war movies. They discuss tactical realism versus entertainment value, praising films like 'Heat' for its bank heist shootout and 'Saving Private Ryan' for its historical accuracy. Critiques are offered for unrealistic tactics in 'Tears of the Sun' and 'Shooter,' while 'John Wick' is lauded for Keanu Reeves' training and gun handling.

Quick Summary

John Lovell and IraqVeteran8888 rate action movies on entertainment and tactical realism. 'Heat' is praised for its realistic bank heist, while 'John Wick' scores high for gun handling. 'Saving Private Ryan' is lauded for historical accuracy, and 'Tears of the Sun' is criticized for poor tactics.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Movie Rating Criteria
  2. 01:02True Lies & Mr. & Mrs. Smith Review
  3. 02:49Die Hard & Desperado Discussion
  4. 04:53Lethal Weapon vs. John Wick
  5. 07:19S.W.A.T. & Under Siege
  6. 08:54Tears of the Sun & Broken Arrow
  7. 11:14Black Hawk Down & Olympus Has Fallen
  8. 13:28Saving Private Ryan & The Rock
  9. 14:35Shooter & Bad Boys II
  10. 16:10Tropic Thunder & Heat
  11. 19:53Hot Fuzz & The Matrix
  12. 21:38Wanted & Dirty Harry
  13. 24:11Tombstone & The Walking Dead

Frequently Asked Questions

What criteria do John Lovell and IraqVeteran8888 use to rate action movies?

They rate movies based on a combination of entertainment value and tactical realism. Movies are scored on a scale of 1 to 10, with emphasis placed on how accurately firearms and combat scenarios are depicted, alongside overall watchability.

Which action movies are highly praised for tactical realism?

The movie 'Heat' is universally acclaimed for its legendary bank heist shootout and high-level tactical realism. 'John Wick' also receives high marks for Keanu Reeves' extensive training and realistic gun handling.

Which action movies are criticized for tactical inaccuracies?

Films like 'Tears of the Sun' are heavily critiqued for poor small unit tactics. 'Shooter' is also mentioned for having unrealistic 'tactical gospel,' and 'Wanted' is mocked for impossible physics like curving bullets.

What is the significance of the Smith & Wesson Model 29 in Dirty Harry?

The Smith & Wesson Model 29 in .44 Magnum is the iconic firearm used by Clint Eastwood's character in 'Dirty Harry.' It's a classic piece of movie history, though trivia suggests the actual prop might have been a .41 Magnum.

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