Greyhound 2020 PG-13
1 hr 31m
Drama, war, action
Starring Tom Hanks
Based on book "The
Good Shepherd" by C S Forester,
Story of an Allied convoy in
the Atlantic during WWII facing attack, cold, brutal seas, and darkness. Part of the journey the convoy must be
without air support and this is the focus of the movie. Captain Krause the leader of the convoy's
destroyer screen is a US Navy commander on his first Atlantic crossing. It’s a
true story deeply moving and should be mandatory viewing in all our high
schools. I was struck by the discipline
of the crew and I served 23 years in the US Air Force. I thought to myself where do you find such
men. I also thought that no amount of
training could prepare you for such situations.
But obviously no training would have ensured all their deaths. Watching the movie and knowing of what
happened because of the survivors is one thing.
Actually, being those men and doing it and being on those ships is
another. God bless all those who serve
and their families. I deeply appreciated
the director not cutting out spiritual side of the captain as so many films
do. Also, the director didn’t neglect
the importance of having someone back home to hold onto while you are in the
thick of battle. Afterall its why we as
a nation fought for freedom – our families and friends and a way of life and
the freedom to worship the God who gave us life. Its not lost on me that it’s the same
motivation that brought the Mayflower to the American shores so long ago. I wonder if they teach that in schools
anymore. Read the mayflower compact if
you doubt me. These things are sacred
and worth fighting and dying for if necessary. The Bible that speaks of love
and forgiveness also says there is a time for war. I for one don’t miss the connection between
what these men did and my freedom’s to even write this review on my computer. Some nations in our world of 2023 do not have
that right. Think about it. We dare not lose what these great men so
bravely fought and died for. I’ll get
off my soapbox now.
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