Review of USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage (2016) by Lanky Man P — 30 Jun 2017

Not terrible, but not great. Something different for a war film.

This review of USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage (2016) was written by Lanky Man P on 30 Jun 2017.

USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Lisa P (259) on 30 Mar 2017

I thought this was a great depiction of military life. The story of the USS Indianapolis is more than tragic…

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By John M (4,356) on 11 Jun 2017

I'm not sure why the reviews are so bad for this movie. I thought it was very well done. Great acting…

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By Dann M (1,530) on 15 Jun 2017

This movie could have been epic. Such a tragic story.... It could have been Saving Private Ryan meets Titanic meets Jaws…

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By Brian D (806) on 23 Aug 2017

I did not choose this movie looking for great acting or CGI/special effects, I came for the story, one of the most tragic events of the war…

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By Stephen P (593) on 30 Jun 2017

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By Karen H (484) on 05 Feb 2017

I had so-so high hopes for this movie. Needless to say, it was a big disappointment in practically every way…

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By Philip H (303) on 10 Aug 2017

I read all the bad reviews on this film but still decided to give it a go. So glad I did as it's a great film with some good acting…

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By Dave Y (12) on 31 Mar 2017

A rare, great tribute to the captain & crew; the survivors AND more importantly those who did NOT survive - especially the ones who died during…

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By Ken R (202) on 28 Mar 2017

I know what your thinking,not another Nic Cage movie,but this one was not bad at all,kinda of gripping,it will have you on the edge of your…

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By Russell K (46) on 15 Jun 2017

I recall a book I read from one of the survivors and I never really think the movie captured that tremendous battle and will to live in the…

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