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by TERRY DUPUIS Hollywood discovered the Vietnam War in 1978, and hasn't been able to leave it alone since that time. Up until that year the subject was considered too controversial and too risky a subject to tackle for a _ large-budget commercial movie. About the only movie to deal with the subject at all was John Wayne's hawkish 1968 production of The Green Berets. 10 years later America was finally ready to explore that whole era in a series Of un- compromising and inature motion pictures. The cinema finally came to grips with this national nightmare in such well-received films as Coming Home, The Deer Hunter and Apocalypse Now. Other Vietnam related movies included Go Tell The Spartans and The Boys in Company. The spectre of Viet- nam continues to haunt occasional movies, such as the recent case of a new adventure movie called Uncommon Valor. Actually only the movie's prologue takes place during the war in Vietnam. Then the story moves into the modern day. Uncommon Valor opens with a skirmish in which Americans are under fire by the Viet Cong. The Americans are trying to make it to the rescue helicopter. Whien One of the soldiers is shot and falls, one of his buddies stops to carry him. The result is that both men don't quite make it to the helicopter and are captured by the Viet Cong. Move ahead to many years later. It turns out that Gene Hackman is an army imajor, and it was his son who had been captured while trying to help his buddy. The buddy's father is Pen | Jncommon Valor portrayed by Robert Stack in the role of a wealthy industrialist. Both men are con- vinced that their sons as well as a number of other young American soldiers are _ still prisoners in a_ prison camp. Unable to get any satisfactory results from the American government, the two men decide to effect their own rescue mission. Stack finances an expedition which is to be led by Hackman. They hire some of their sons' ex-army buddies. What follows -- in Uncommon Valor is a rigorous training program for these men, rehearse the dangerous' rescue Operation which they ae eo ep leaden nn in pe Uncommon Valor is very much in the tradition of such war movies as The Dirty Dozen and The Wild Geese, in which a motley crew of men is as they disciplined into per- forming a daring military operation behind enemy lines. In the tradition of these earlier films, Uncommon Valour has an absorbing story line, some good charac- terizations and many well-done action scenes. Gene Hackman's major is reminiscent of Lee Marvin's role in The Dirty Dozen. He is a tough no- nonsense leader who gains the respect of the men under his com- mand. Hackman's motivation is deeply personal, however; his primary concern is the rescue of his son whom he is convinced is still alive. Apart from Hackman and Stack, most of the cast in this film is made up Of unknowns, but they all play their roles convineingly. The director. is Ted Kotcheff who confirms his ability with action scenes. Last year he made the wildly successful an exciting, gripping adventure war movie Sylvester Stallone actioner called First Blood. These seem to be his type of movie, rather than silly comedies such as Who Is Killing The Great Chefs Of Europe? Another thing I ap- preciated about Uncommon Valor is that it is not as explicitly brutal as First Blood was. I don't expect a war movie 10 be an- tiseptic,_but some war pictures in recent years have been un- necessarily yruesome. Uncommon Valor is an exciting and gripping adventure action movie which you can watch and enjoy without losing your supper. The Inn is THE Place for weekend entertainment Appearing Jan. 19,20,21 in the FlagDeck 'NIGHTLIFE' La aie ae eR Saag ed 5 : SCOUTING AROUND A\ ee ee eee 4 maieei | ELMIVALE -- 4 TS tee) | First Midl a Ganet leech filled d ba CHARGE irs idlan roup tells unfilled days Fi = i ahead. There is to bea toboggan party Jan. 28. The PIZZA PARLOUR Now Happy Hour prices Thurs. & Fri. 7 to 1 a.m. i boys will be brought to the junction of Old i Penetanguishene Road and the bypass to Highway : IN Re AT BAY MOORINGS E | 12, just east of 93. Cars will park here or drop the TUESDAY 213 F SP 549 3163 j boys off at 1:30 p.m. Party will last until 4:30 p.m. Ox of., Fenetan Be ; and includes snacks, weiners and hot chocolate. SPECIAL! f g :; | Should be a fun day for all. ; Coming next is a District event. The District fue eye 1 --------= 1 Snowfrolics are on Feb. 5 in Wyevale Park. This ede a i oe Anes abd 'a i event is Open to all Beavers, Cubs, leaders and gel another FREE with same A mM / f th == 5 parents. Refreshments are included for all par- @) ingredients. ea a e ¢ ticipants. The annual Ist Midland Father and Son Banquet TAKE OUT ONLY BA VARIAN HO USE ih takes place On Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Mark's Parish Hall. They enjoy a fabulous roast beef 322-1300 ; dinner with vegetables and dessert; all you have > 2 : : sf / | 10 be is a member or parent of First Midland. Special valid until April 1; 1984 / 4 ti f 4 Coming are preparations for the 6th annual Kub IS a wa Ss a rea re ie | Kar Rally on March 4. Location is St. Theresa's High School, and registration must be in advance, by Feb. 20, no later, to John Baker. Honours and Awards announces the presen- lation to Doug Reynolds, Troop Scouter, 1st Wyebridge, of his Gilwell Parchment, denoting his completion of the part 2 training of the Wood Badge and his membership in the First Gilwell Park Troop, World Wide. Congratulations, Doug, and welcome to the Troop. Doug Reynolds, right, John Baker, left, district Commissioner did the honours, January 19, 20, 21 Fireworks January 26, 27,28 Legend PALAGE 8 Hur =~ A MOVIE GUIDE om ROXY THEATRE MIDLAND 526-5791 Starts Fri. 7:15 Sat. 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