Customer Ratings & Reviews

Great movie. Directed by the legend himself, Clint Eastwood & produced by Steven Spielberg, this movie is amongst the ranks of Saving Private Ryan. Tells the story behind the famous flag raise photo on Iwo Jima and the soldiers who fought to get it there. Awesome battle scenes and emotionally charged. A must watch for WWII fans. Also, got it fast. Early in fact.

This is the story behind the photo of the 6 men who raised the American flag over Mount Surabachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima in WW2. As a powerful inspiration to war sick Americans, the photo becomes a symbol of the Allied cause. The 3 surviving flag raisers, are sent home to help raise funds for the war effort. During WW2 the American war chest was getting empty as the buying of War Bonds by the American people slowed down. So a campaign was launched using the photo of the Flag Raising at Iwo Jima. Now the three surviving men in the picture, Doc Bradley, When the 3 men arrived they learn that the story the government released to the press is full of inaccuracies, causing them to be at odds with their own personal realizations that thousands of real heroes lie dead on Iwo Jima, and that their own contributions to the fight are only symbolic and not deserving of the singling out they are experiencing. Through flashbacks we see the lead up to the flag raising, especially the bloody fighting on Iwo Jima. "Flags" is the companion piece to "Letters From Iwo Jima", both directed by Clint Eastwood. "Flags" did not fair as well with the critics nor in the box office as "Letters", which was filmed from the Japanese point of view.

The video is more than a recounting of the battle of Iwo Jima. It illustrates the mental pressure on the marines dealing with the fear and horror experienced during the fight. The video goes on to explore the additional problems those marines, designated as heroes, during the raising of the flag on Mt Surabachi, have living with the expectations for themselves as well as placed on them by others.

This movie is one of the best WW 2 war movies to come along in LONG time ! A Great Cast and true to fact . My Dad's best friend who he knew in the service, was there , and as a 12 year old , he told us about the battle , and this movie covers a lot that he told us . This is a great monument, and remembrance to this men . 10 STARS !!!!

a true look at heroism, ptsd, and the story behind the iconic picture both before and after they were taken that on that day. It's a Clint Eastwood film so expect nothing but excellence.

Clint Eastwood’s part one of the Iwo Jima battle, which is one of the most bloodiest WW2 battles of all time, and possibly the bloodiest battle of the Pacific Campaign.

However, I love historically based movies, so I'm really looking forward to watching the movie. On a business note, I bought this particular movie in the clearance section. It only cost five dollars and it is in pristine condition.

One of the best movies ever directed by Clint Eastwood

Great movie highly recommend it. A Great War movie, definitely well done

Magnificently done. Matched with his "Letter from Iwo Jima" Eastwood has created both an historical masterpiece and a true depiction of the futility of war!

As an Eastwood fan, both the actor and the director, this is a very emotional movie. Makes you feel the tragedy of war and the strength of the human spirit.

This movie tells stories that were never told during WWII. It told them in a sad, yet proud way that makes us remember and cherish what those men did.

My son & I have been Paul Walker fans for sometime didn't even know that he was in this movie very strong & powerful movie loved it!!

Great flic on battle of Iwo Jima and the famous flag raisers. Highly recommended.

This is an amazing film about war it is very well directed and very well acted.

I was looking for this Eastwood directed movie at a discount and Best Buy came through AGAIN!!!

A must see top notch action and let's you get a great sense of what happened a must see

I've been dying to see this movie for years and it is just fantastic

Instant classic from Clint Eastwood. His movies are always filmed right

If it is by Director Clint Eastwood it has to be great. This one is no exception!