TALLADEGA, AL – MAY 05: A giant American Flag waves above the track during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron’s 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
(Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)Happy Independence Day weekend! Some people call it the 4th of July, which I'm not a fan of. The 4th of July happens in every country around the world. WE have Independence Day!
Here's some of my favorite Patriotic movies that might be worth a rewatch sometime.
american sniper
Solid movie about the late hero, sniper Chris Kyle. With over 200 kills, he was one of the deadliest snipers in American history. Also a great rendering of the struggles that he, and others like him, faced when re-entering civilian life.
miracle
GREAT sports movie, better movie about representing your country. I mean, this scene is legendary!
saving private ryan
Just an absolute solid movie about some of the greatest generation. My grandfather won a Bronze Star in WW2, of which he never talked about. This movie brought home the brutal truth of the price of freedom.
gettysburg
Maybe one of Jeff Daniels' greatest roles. Filmed on the actual site where the battle took place, this is a must see for any history buff.
top gun(s)
I saw the most recent Top Gun in the theater twice! Any movie that shows off America's military superiority is ok with me.
independence day
OK, maybe a tongue in cheek, but a fun watch!
black hawk down
Having friends who lived through this, Black Hawk Down is sobering movie of the brutality of battle.
