After personally visiting the real Hanoi Hilton a couple weeks ago (or what is left of it), I had to watch the film. I must admit I was a little disappointed, though, but maybe not for some of the other reasons previously mentioned. I was disappointed primarily because the Hanoi Hilton depicted did not look like the real one from what I could tell. Admittedly, most of real HIlton was tore down in mid-90's, so I truly have no way of knowing what the original courtyard looked like, etc. If anyone on here was there, I would very much appreciate your thoughts.
In addition, although the acting superb and definitely pulling at my heart, I felt the movie was a little watered down to the horrors of such a prison. Again, thankfully I wasn't there (and my tears well up for those who were), but seeing the real one made me think life there was much more depressed and brutal than this movie depicts.
As a veteran who served two tours in Iraq/Kuwait (2004/2010), I would appreciate anyone who was there's opinion comparing this film to reality.
Thanks, CPO Kevin Hanley khanley2244@yahoo.com
In addition, although the acting superb and definitely pulling at my heart, I felt the movie was a little watered down to the horrors of such a prison. Again, thankfully I wasn't there (and my tears well up for those who were), but seeing the real one made me think life there was much more depressed and brutal than this movie depicts.
As a veteran who served two tours in Iraq/Kuwait (2004/2010), I would appreciate anyone who was there's opinion comparing this film to reality.
Thanks, CPO Kevin Hanley khanley2244@yahoo.com