I always liked the movie as well but, will have to go with Jeff in saying that this one isn't the best war movie out there--at least that I have seen. I'll take The Longest Day over this one anytime.

As for best war movie ever made, IMO Decision Before Dawn. A close second could be one like: Cross of Iron or something in that catagory. But it really depends on what catagory we are talking about as Best of. For instance-though POW movies are technically war movies, i'd rather save a Best Of, for that catagory--if you know what I mean?

For instance:

Best movie for battle action: The Longest Day. Hell is For Heroes etc.
Best PoW Escape Movie (tough choice for me but any of the following are my faves) Colditz, The Password Is Courage, The Great Escape and Dunkirk.
Best WWII espionage movie: Decision Before Dawn etc.
Best Naval War movie etc etc etc see what I mean?

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