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Post by gunandrun on Aug 4, 2007 7:19:51 GMT -6
Fellas, We go to a national guard camp forthe first week of 2 a days.
Looking for some good films that are either motivational or humorous for 60 boys to watch together. We end the day with chow, 30 min meeting, then movie time and snacks.
last years list included
Major Payne
Heartbreak Ridge
Any thoughts?
Thanks for all your help fellas. 2007 season is upon us.
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Post by los on Aug 4, 2007 11:32:30 GMT -6
Gosh, theres so many good ones. My all time favorite humorous, trying to succeed, motivational flick has got to be "Tommy Boy", even has a football technique scene, lol!
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Post by chadp56 on Aug 4, 2007 11:40:54 GMT -6
Are you staying away from football flicks? I don't know if you can stomach watching these for the 10,000th time, but Rudy and Remember the Titans are probably the two best football ones that have a good theme and without all the language. The Water Boy comes to mind for funny, but has a few questionable scenes.
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Post by tigercoach on Aug 4, 2007 11:58:57 GMT -6
Christmas Vacation - Pure Cinematic Genius  The Great Outdoors - The late, great John Candy Braveheart - The old standby Tommyboy as stated above Billy Madison Miracle - Great teaching moments The Patriot - Another Mel classic Uncle Buck For you really old guys a nostalgic look back would be "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" For war scenes- pick'em: Full Metal Jacket (my personal favorite) Platoon Patton - (for the coaches) Check for edited/cleaner TV version of almost all of these. |
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Post by fbdoc on Aug 4, 2007 12:58:24 GMT -6
In no particular order...
Gladiator
Brian's Song (the original , of course)
Happy Gilmore
Road Warrior
Animal House
The Dirty Dozen
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Post by phantom on Aug 4, 2007 17:28:16 GMT -6
In no particular order... Gladiator Brian's Song (the original , of course) The Dirty Dozen We've shown Gladiator and there's a great message about teamwork. In the initial battle, I like to point out how the Germans talk smack and fight as individuals for individual glory. The Romans don't say $hit, walk across the field and, fighting as a team, slaughter the Germans. The Dirty Dozen is another great movie for teamwork plus there are no issues with language or graphic violence. |
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Post by kcbazooka on Aug 4, 2007 17:31:08 GMT -6
Interesting thread -- hmmm lots of football movies to choose from - Friday Night lights, ANy Given Sunday, even the Replacements, Little Giants oh yeah and if your a Christian school you've probably already watched  ? (I've drawn a blank - produced by a southern church - somebody give me some help!) Funnier fare - Old SChool,, The New Guy, Caddyshack, |
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Post by brophy on Aug 4, 2007 17:50:31 GMT -6
one of my favorite "football. movies is "the last samurai"
for two reasons.
1) the 'flash forward' visualizations Cruise has in the movie, that directly applies to seeing-it-before-you-do-it when you work technique work in drills.
2) the Bushido Code of the Samurai, that it is not just what you do, but how it is done (personal honor in doing it RIGHT)....
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Post by utchuckd on Aug 4, 2007 19:34:42 GMT -6
Facing the Giants
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Post by wingman on Aug 4, 2007 19:57:15 GMT -6
Waterboy.
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Post by gunandrun on Aug 5, 2007 7:21:05 GMT -6
Great suggestions fellas. Thanks for the help.
We do spend two nights watching game films. Great hs games or college games are big hits.
Films on teamwork are great
I try to lean towards films they have not seen.
The great oudoors
Dirty Dozen
are at the head of the list.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2007 8:22:53 GMT -6
The Unforgiven
Outlaw Josey Wales (not OUR Outlaw Josey Wales)
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Post by mjfeldman on Aug 6, 2007 6:01:37 GMT -6
300
Great lessons about teamwork, brotherhood, Spartan warrior committment to discipline... Best I have seen in a long time!
There is some nudity, I think two scenes. I would just skip/fast forward right by it.
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Post by elkabong on Aug 6, 2007 6:27:26 GMT -6
300 Great lessons about teamwork, brotherhood, Spartan warrior committment to discipline... Best I have seen in a long time! There is some nudity, I think two scenes. I would just skip/fast forward right by it. what about the rape scene? Truthfully, the scene with the grotesque Mage's was the most offensive scene in the movie. Not enough violence in the movie. |
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Post by tigercoach on Aug 6, 2007 7:38:21 GMT -6
Heres a classic: "Spies Like Us" Starring Chevy Chase & Dan Ackroyd.
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