22 best & latest war movies must watch

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The best war films 2020 can certainly be an interesting choice for those of you who might be looking for an alternative action film. But have you found the best recommendation yet?

Presenting exciting stories and suspenseful dramas, war films seem to have won a lot of place in the hearts of film-goers all over the world.

Moreover, some of them are winners of world-class prestigious film awards, so there is no need to doubt their quality.

Well, for those of you who are confused about which title to choose that offers a good story, here Jaka has a few the latest & best 2020 war movie recommendations which is a shame to miss. Check it out!

1. Da 5 Bloods (2020) - Newest Most Thrilling

Da 5 Bloods is Netflix's best war film directed Spike Lee, the director who always raises the theme racial injustice experienced by black people in the United States.

In this latest film, you will be invited to follow the story of 4 old Vietnam war veterans who go back to their home countries.

There, they plan to find the body of the commander of his army who has died and look for the treasure that they had hidden in the forest decades ago.

2. Saving Private Ryan (1998) - Best Oscar Nominated

Without a doubt, the film titled Saving Private Ryan is the best war movie of all time that you must watch.

Tells the story of a special military team consisting of 8 people, they must save Ryan (Matt Damon) from the lair of the United States' sworn enemy, namely Germany.

Taking the backdrop of World War II, this film received more than 10 Oscar nominations in various categories.

Can this 'secret' team be able to save Ryan according to the title of the film? There's no reason for you to miss watching this world war 2 movie!

3. Greyhound (2020) - New

Greyhound is a best modern American war film starring veteran actor, Tom Hanks. This film is based on a novel best seller essay C. S. Forester.

Tells the story of an American naval commander named Ernest Krause, who is in charge of escorting small warships with a battleship named Greyhound which he was riding.

This mission is Ernest's first assignment in the 2nd world war. Problems then arise when the convoy is attacked by a submarine U-Boat belong to Germany.

4. Braveheart (1995) - Best

According to Jaka, this is one of the best royal war films that you must watch! Especially, for those of you who might also like royal war games.

Braveheart tells the story of the struggle of Scottish soldiers in the 13th century against and rebelling against the British monarchy who was cruel to the Scottish population.

This film will focus on the story of the Scottish hero, William Wallace (Mel Gibson).

Braveheart even managed to get 5 Oscars, because of the visuals and storyline that really moved many moviegoers.

5. Jojo Rabbit (2019) - Newest, Most Funny

War-themed films are not always taken seriously! Like the movie called Jojo Rabbit which raised the theme of life in World War II.

Jojo Rabbit tells the story of Jojo (Roman Griffin Davis) who really admires the Nazi troops. He even has an imaginary friend in the form of Adolf Hitler (Taika Waititi) who acts silly.

Conflict occurs when Jojo learns that his mother (Scarlett Johansson) is hiding a Jewish girl (Thomasin McKenzie) in the attic of his house.

The theme is a bit sensitive, but if you look at it from trailersThe comedy that is shown is quite promising, though!

6. Hacksaw Ridge (2016) - Best, Most Fun

Hacksaw Ridge is an American war film based on the true story of a war soldier named Desmond Doss (Andrew Garfield).

The film itself tells the story of Doss, who is a devout Christian, who enters the battlefield of World War II which is very cruel.

Doss as a devout Christian, does not want to kill, wield weapons, even injure opponents during the war.

In a battle for the 'Hacksaw Ridge' where his friends were forced to lose by the enemy, Doss' faith was crushed.

Was he steadfast in his determination not to kill or win the battle at his hands? Just watch this one of the best world war movies!

7. Midway (2019) - Latest From a True Story

Midway which is based on a true event, tells the story of a major naval battle in the Pacific War of World War II.

This incident occurred at least a month after the Battle of the Coral Sea and six months after the bombing of Pearl Harbor.

Here there was a clash between the American fleet and the Imperial Japanese Navy, which in the end resulted in invaluable losses.

As well as being a very important turning point in World War II at that time, the gang.

8. Letters from Iwo Jima (2006) - Best

As one of the fictional World War II-themed films, the film Letters from Iwo Jima Instead, it shows the side of war from a different point of view.

If usually Hollywood's best war films are from the point of view of the United States, then this film doesn't offer it.

Letters from Iwo Jima is entirely in Japanese, although it is directed and produced by an American.

The film itself simply tells the desperate defense of 21,000 Japanese soldiers to defend the island of Iwo Jima from 100 thousand United States troops.

With beautiful cinematography and not just explosions here and there, this combat film showcases the other side of a war story very nicely.

9. Tolkien (2019) - Latest

Movie titled Tolkien tells about the biography of J.R.R. Tolkien (Nicholas Hoult), an orphan in his personal life.

The story itself revolves around the journey of finding friends, companions, love, and inspiration in writing while studying at Oxford University.

His military service also led him to take part in World War I. This experience inspired him to write other popular novels.

10. The Hurt Locker (2009) - Best

The Hurt Locker is the best Middle Eastern war film of all time, even beating James Cameron's Avatar at the Oscars.

The film itself tells the story of William James (Jeremy Renner) who has just been assigned to lead a group of United States soldiers in Iraq.

James leads his squad in his own way that his men may not like. But James is not always considered to be doing his best for his team.

The film itself tells of James' journey from war to retirement.

Not only showing cool war scenes, this film is also heartbreaking because in a war there are always innocent people who become victims, gangs.

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11. 1917 (2019) - The New World War I

Apart from movies War Horse who raised the story of the heroic horse Joey and Wonder Woman, there are not many quality war films that tell the period World War I.

All that finally changed after the movie 1917 which depicts British troops released at the end of 2019, gang.

This 2020 best war film tells the story of two young British soldiers, Blake (Dean-Charles Chapman) and Schofield (George Mackay) assigned with a special mission.

They were assigned to warn British troops, including Blake's brother, of a planned attack from Germany.

Director Sam Mendes until you have to be willing to leave the series James Bond after directing Skyfall and Specter for the sake of working on this film, gang!

12. Pearl Harbor (2001) - Best

It can be said that, Pearl Harbor is Hollywood's best war film ever created.

Although it takes the theme of war from the attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese army, this film can also be said to be one of the best romantic films.

Tells the story of the friendship between Rafe (Ben Affleck) and Danny (Josh Hartnett) who have to 'get into a fight' because of love affairs.

Despite having personal disagreements over love affairs, Rafe and Danny must survive not only for the woman they love, but also win World War II.

Who survives and wins his love back?

13. The Kill Team (2019) - New

War can bring madness out of a person and it can be seen in movies The Kill Team from the director Dan Krauss.

Based on the documentary of the same name, this film tells the story of a young soldier Andrew Briggman (Nat Wolff) who experienced a moral crisis during the conflict in Afghanistan.

Andrew saw his army led by Sergeant Deeks (Alexander Skarsgard) killing Afghan civilians for no reason.

As can be concluded, this film is based on a true story that shows that we must not lose our morale on the battlefield, gang.

14. Dunkirk (2017) - Best High Rating

The film itself is based on the true story of the Dunkirk War which actually took place in 1940.

Dunkirk takes the background story of World War II, about the rescue of British soldiers who have been pressed by the allies.

Directed by Christopher Nolan, this film is certainly not just a gunfight film 'crazy'. The cinematographic side from three points of view and scoring The music in this film is very good.

According to Jaka, Dunkirk must enter watchlist you as the best fighting film, gang.

15. The Battle of Jangsari (2019) - Latest

Everyone who has watched the movie Taegukgi there is no need to be told again that South Korea indeed already experienced in making the best quality war films, gang.

This fact can be seen in Korean movies The Battle of Jangsari from the director Kwak Kyung Taek and Kim Tae-Hoon which shows a group of students being dragged into Korean War.

The film, which is based on a true story, tells the story of 772 student soldiers who participated in the Battle of Incheon in that period.

Apart from the line of Korean actors involved in this film, Hollywood actress Megan Fox also appeared as a war reporter covering the struggle of this student army, you know!

16. American Sniper (2015) - Best

If you like war movies sniper aka a sniper, then Jaka highly recommends a film called American Sniper this.

Based on the biography of Chris Kyle (Bradley Cooper), a sniper or sniper the best the United States has ever had.

This film in detail tells how Chris experienced an inner conflict when fighting in the Iraq war so that he had to kill and save many lives.

The ending of one of the best combat films is also very touching. Jaka doesn't want spoilers! So, you better watch it yourself.

17. A Hidden Life (2019) - Latest

Director Terrence Malick already has a reputation in the film world because the films often have beautiful visuals but are a bit difficult to digest.

Malick is back again in 2019 through movies A Hidden Life which is considered one of Malick's lightest films.

The film, which is based on a true story, tells the story of a farmer from Austria, Franz Jgersttter (August Diehl), who refuses to submit to Nazi in World War II.

For his refusal, Franz was thrown into prison and he could only communicate with his wife through letters.

Despite being despised a lot in the past, the current figure of Franz has become highly respected and Pope Benedict XVI had even declared Franz to be a martyr.

18. Lawrence of Arabia (1962) - Best of All Time

Although lined up as one of the best war films ever made, but Lawrence of Arabia many say that it is actually a controversial film.

Tells the story of T.E Lawrence (Peter O'Toole), a British intelligence officer who served as a provocateur to destroy Ottoman rule in 1916-1918.

As a 'Caucasians' he was so famous in Arabia for successfully uniting several countries that were fighting to overthrow Ottoman rule.

Many controversial scenes in this film were criticized by the public for being too explicit and cruel, as well as carrying racist and racist narratives Islamophobia.

19. Inglourious Basterds (2009) - Best

The next best war film that you really must watch is titled Inglourious Basterds.

Tells the story of a group of 'Jewish Army Revenge Troops' who try to turn things around by making German soldiers afraid of their existence.

Lt. Aldo Raine (Brad Pitt) is the main character in the film and also leads this dangerous mission.

Their goal was one, to eliminate as many German soldiers as possible and kill their leader, Adolf Hitler.

20. Black Hawk Down (2002) - Best

Black Hawk Down which was released in 2002 tells the story of the mission of American troops in sending special forces to Somalia with a background in 1993.

The mission is to bring food and medicine to the people using Black Hawk helicopters.

Unfortunately they are attacked by Somali troops and make the helicopter crash in a crowd of rioters.

They also had to fight to save themselves from the attack of Somali rioters' bullets. Will they be safe?

21. Platoon (1987) - Best

If you are looking for a Vietnam War-themed film other than Rambo, the film is titled Plato must also enter watchlist you.

The film itself was made directly by Vietnam War veteran, Oliver Stone, which tells the story of a 19-year-old youth who decides to join the war and leaves his college in America.

Although the storyline according to some people is somewhat contradictory, this film has won 4 Oscars. Including the best film of 1986, gang.

Platoon itself is also the opening trilogy of two other sequel films, namely Born on the Fourth of July and Heaven & Earth.

22. Apocalypse Now (1979) - Best Must Watch

In the 70s, perhaps no director was more respected than Francis Ford Coppola who made gangster movies The Godfather and war movies Apocalypse Now.

This film tells the story Willard (Martin Sheen), a captain assigned to assassinate a treacherous American colonel in the midst of madness Vietnam War.

Until now, many sentences and scenes from this film have become very iconic, especially the song Ride of the Valkyries which comes from opera works Richard Wagner.

The filming process of this film experienced many problems and what was originally planned to only last 5 months until it became more than 1 year.

Nonetheless, all that effort paid off because of the movie Apocalypse Now is currently touted as one of the best films of all time.

Those are the recommendations for the best war films of all time and some of the latest 2020 war films that you must watch, gang.

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