Peter Berg Puts Lone Survivor on Hold to Sink My Battleship

I hope Navy SEAL “James Suh’s” character is given that recognition in the movie by an Asian character, as opposed to his or any other members being represented by a black male (political), as we’ve seen in past movies. I am an Asian American service member a part of the special operations community myself and sincerely hope that Peter Berg will do the all of the deceased justice by not misrepresenting.

I’ve seen his past movies and know he’ll do a great job. I also applaud him for taking up such weight on his shoulders, to produce this movie despite the numbers, or lack of, at the box office.

I hope Navy SEAL “James Suh’s” character is given that recognition in the movie by an Asian character, as opposed to his or any other members being represented by a black male (political), as we’ve seen in past movies. I am an Asian American service member a part of the special operations community myself and sincerely hope that Peter Berg will do the all of the deceased justice by not misrepresenting.

I’ve seen his past movies and know he’ll do a great job. I also applaud him for taking up such weight on his shoulders, to produce this movie despite the numbers, or lack of, at the box office.

I hope Navy SEAL “James Suh’s” character is given that recognition in the movie by an Asian character, as opposed to his or any other members being represented by a black male (political), as we’ve seen in past movies. I am an Asian American service member a part of the special operations community myself and sincerely hope that Peter Berg will do the all of the deceased justice by not misrepresenting.

I’ve seen his past movies and know he’ll do a great job. I also applaud him for taking up such weight on his shoulders, to produce this movie despite the numbers, or lack of, at the box office.

That’s a great point. I couldn’t agree with you more. The accuracy in production of this movie will MAKE the movie. I’m an NCO in the Army, and I think every able body in uniform should have “Lone Survivor” within their collection. I read it in a day and half, I couldn’t put it down, an absolute page turner. I certainly hope this movie isn’t a case of many “books to movies” atrocities that we have encountered before. On the other hand Peter is a sensational film maker and I trust that he’ll do a remarkable job with this project. I certainly hope that Marcus Luttrell provides some oversight in this project to prevent any mis-understandings and inaccuracies. It would be nice to see all “sugar coating” thrown to the way side for this film. What those men and their families went through is beyond words. I would hope that Peter tries to capture every bit of tangibility and substance possible, this film should hit close to home by everyone who sees it. They’re shouldn’t be a dry eye in the theatre when it’s over. Trully a remarkable story!!!

That’s a great point. I couldn’t agree with you more. The accuracy in production of this movie will MAKE the movie. I’m an NCO in the Army, and I think every able body in uniform should have “Lone Survivor” within their collection. I read it in a day and half, I couldn’t put it down, an absolute page turner. I certainly hope this movie isn’t a case of many “books to movies” atrocities that we have encountered before. On the other hand Peter is a sensational film maker and I trust that he’ll do a remarkable job with this project. I certainly hope that Marcus Luttrell provides some oversight in this project to prevent any mis-understandings and inaccuracies. It would be nice to see all “sugar coating” thrown to the way side for this film. What those men and their families went through is beyond words. I would hope that Peter tries to capture every bit of tangibility and substance possible, this film should hit close to home by everyone who sees it. They’re shouldn’t be a dry eye in the theatre when it’s over. Trully a remarkable story!!!

That’s a great point. I couldn’t agree with you more. The accuracy in production of this movie will MAKE the movie. I’m an NCO in the Army, and I think every able body in uniform should have “Lone Survivor” within their collection. I read it in a day and half, I couldn’t put it down, an absolute page turner. I certainly hope this movie isn’t a case of many “books to movies” atrocities that we have encountered before. On the other hand Peter is a sensational film maker and I trust that he’ll do a remarkable job with this project. I certainly hope that Marcus Luttrell provides some oversight in this project to prevent any mis-understandings and inaccuracies. It would be nice to see all “sugar coating” thrown to the way side for this film. What those men and their families went through is beyond words. I would hope that Peter tries to capture every bit of tangibility and substance possible, this film should hit close to home by everyone who sees it. They’re shouldn’t be a dry eye in the theatre when it’s over. Trully a remarkable story!!!

I bought this book for my Kindle on Christmas morning and read it the same day. I could not..would not put it down. I served our armed forces with the 10th Mountain division for three years. We see the news about another soldier being killed in Afghanistan/Iraq every single day and because of that it has become common place and blunts reality of it all. Very few even stop to ponder for a second what these young men and women are doing everyday by putting their lives on the line and the impactit has on them and their families. To give up their very lives for us to be able to live ours in the safety of a free world. This book should be read by everyone no matter if you agree or disagree with the war itself. It helps you understand the sacrifices being made by our armed forces and further shows what it takes to even become one of these elite fighting men. God Bless each and everyone of them and their families.

I bought this book for my Kindle on Christmas morning and read it the same day. I could not..would not put it down. I served our armed forces with the 10th Mountain division for three years. We see the news about another soldier being killed in Afghanistan/Iraq every single day and because of that it has become common place and blunts reality of it all. Very few even stop to ponder for a second what these young men and women are doing everyday by putting their lives on the line and the impactit has on them and their families. To give up their very lives for us to be able to live ours in the safety of a free world. This book should be read by everyone no matter if you agree or disagree with the war itself. It helps you understand the sacrifices being made by our armed forces and further shows what it takes to even become one of these elite fighting men. God Bless each and everyone of them and their families.

I bought this book for my Kindle on Christmas morning and read it the same day. I could not..would not put it down. I served our armed forces with the 10th Mountain division for three years. We see the news about another soldier being killed in Afghanistan/Iraq every single day and because of that it has become common place and blunts reality of it all. Very few even stop to ponder for a second what these young men and women are doing everyday by putting their lives on the line and the impactit has on them and their families. To give up their very lives for us to be able to live ours in the safety of a free world. This book should be read by everyone no matter if you agree or disagree with the war itself. It helps you understand the sacrifices being made by our armed forces and further shows what it takes to even become one of these elite fighting men. God Bless each and everyone of them and their families.

11 SEAL Team Members were killed, not 17. If you’re going to make a movie about a true event, get it right! At least read the book.
Learn more here..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Luttrell

11 SEAL Team Members were killed, not 17. If you’re going to make a movie about a true event, get it right! At least read the book.
Learn more here..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Luttrell

11 SEAL Team Members were killed, not 17. If you’re going to make a movie about a true event, get it right! At least read the book.
Learn more here..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Luttrell

Michael, I think you need to read the book and not wikipedia because he is right, seventeen were killed.

Michael, I think you need to read the book and not wikipedia because he is right, seventeen were killed.

Michael, I think you need to read the book and not wikipedia because he is right, seventeen were killed.

it was either sixteen or seventeen due to the men who were in the rescue helicoptor. dont be an asshole and say something llike that, when YOU are wrong…

it was either sixteen or seventeen due to the men who were in the rescue helicoptor. dont be an asshole and say something llike that, when YOU are wrong…

it was either sixteen or seventeen due to the men who were in the rescue helicoptor. dont be an asshole and say something llike that, when YOU are wrong…

No there were 11 SEALs killed. 8 were in the helicopter and three were the ones with marcus. The other eight people that died were members of the 160th SOAR of the us army. If you read the book it says many times that 11 SEALs died and marcus also sends his sympathy and thanks to the eight members and their famalies of the SOAR regiment that died in an effort to rescue him and his team. get your facts straight.

No there were 11 SEALs killed. 8 were in the helicopter and three were the ones with marcus. The other eight people that died were members of the 160th SOAR of the us army. If you read the book it says many times that 11 SEALs died and marcus also sends his sympathy and thanks to the eight members and their famalies of the SOAR regiment that died in an effort to rescue him and his team. get your facts straight.

No there were 11 SEALs killed. 8 were in the helicopter and three were the ones with marcus. The other eight people that died were members of the 160th SOAR of the us army. If you read the book it says many times that 11 SEALs died and marcus also sends his sympathy and thanks to the eight members and their famalies of the SOAR regiment that died in an effort to rescue him and his team. get your facts straight.

NO BEN YOU ARE WRONG. Marcus says numerous times very clearly in the book that 11 SEALs died. 3 were with him and the other 8 were in the chopper that was shot down to come rescue him and his team. The other 8 that died were members of the 160th SOAR of the us army. Maybe you should get your facts straight before you tell other people there wrong.

NO BEN YOU ARE WRONG. Marcus says numerous times very clearly in the book that 11 SEALs died. 3 were with him and the other 8 were in the chopper that was shot down to come rescue him and his team. The other 8 that died were members of the 160th SOAR of the us army. Maybe you should get your facts straight before you tell other people there wrong.

NO BEN YOU ARE WRONG. Marcus says numerous times very clearly in the book that 11 SEALs died. 3 were with him and the other 8 were in the chopper that was shot down to come rescue him and his team. The other 8 that died were members of the 160th SOAR of the us army. Maybe you should get your facts straight before you tell other people there wrong.

I absolutely loved the book. I love all those who go and serve for this great country and sacrifice their lives and being with their families so that we can live the freedoms protected by so few. Please do this book justice so that those that died are accurately portrayed. I know the liberals are pissed that the movie is even being made. Marcus made some straight up comments in the book that hit many progressives right between the eyes and now they are swarming like bees. Way to go Marcus and all the servicemen and women who protect our rights despite how those in the mass media want to negatively portray you. Obama will soon be looking to those in are great military to save his behind after he has kissed so many of our enemies. I just wish we could send him and his staff to the front lines before we have to send even one great American. If we did I am sure our military would soon have all the protective armor and men they requested.

I absolutely loved the book. I love all those who go and serve for this great country and sacrifice their lives and being with their families so that we can live the freedoms protected by so few. Please do this book justice so that those that died are accurately portrayed. I know the liberals are pissed that the movie is even being made. Marcus made some straight up comments in the book that hit many progressives right between the eyes and now they are swarming like bees. Way to go Marcus and all the servicemen and women who protect our rights despite how those in the mass media want to negatively portray you. Obama will soon be looking to those in are great military to save his behind after he has kissed so many of our enemies. I just wish we could send him and his staff to the front lines before we have to send even one great American. If we did I am sure our military would soon have all the protective armor and men they requested.

I absolutely loved the book. I love all those who go and serve for this great country and sacrifice their lives and being with their families so that we can live the freedoms protected by so few. Please do this book justice so that those that died are accurately portrayed. I know the liberals are pissed that the movie is even being made. Marcus made some straight up comments in the book that hit many progressives right between the eyes and now they are swarming like bees. Way to go Marcus and all the servicemen and women who protect our rights despite how those in the mass media want to negatively portray you. Obama will soon be looking to those in are great military to save his behind after he has kissed so many of our enemies. I just wish we could send him and his staff to the front lines before we have to send even one great American. If we did I am sure our military would soon have all the protective armor and men they requested.

My buddy, who was in the Army in Vietnam, and I have been talking about this book the last couple of days. We both agree that while the events that unfolded were tragic, they were possibly preventable. We also agree that Lutrell spends way too much time berating liberals and the media, and not enough time focused on what was behind the questionable decision to let the goatherds go.

Hopefully the film adaptation of this story will augment Lutrell’s story with some information on black ops tactics and SOPs, and the degree to which these were followed or not on this mission. Lutrell makes no mention of these, other than harping on ROE. Sure would like to know whether there is a bit more to the story than that – Special Forces can’t possibly conduct an op like this and leave their team hanging out like this one was.

My buddy, who was in the Army in Vietnam, and I have been talking about this book the last couple of days. We both agree that while the events that unfolded were tragic, they were possibly preventable. We also agree that Lutrell spends way too much time berating liberals and the media, and not enough time focused on what was behind the questionable decision to let the goatherds go.

Hopefully the film adaptation of this story will augment Lutrell’s story with some information on black ops tactics and SOPs, and the degree to which these were followed or not on this mission. Lutrell makes no mention of these, other than harping on ROE. Sure would like to know whether there is a bit more to the story than that – Special Forces can’t possibly conduct an op like this and leave their team hanging out like this one was.

My buddy, who was in the Army in Vietnam, and I have been talking about this book the last couple of days. We both agree that while the events that unfolded were tragic, they were possibly preventable. We also agree that Lutrell spends way too much time berating liberals and the media, and not enough time focused on what was behind the questionable decision to let the goatherds go.

Hopefully the film adaptation of this story will augment Lutrell’s story with some information on black ops tactics and SOPs, and the degree to which these were followed or not on this mission. Lutrell makes no mention of these, other than harping on ROE. Sure would like to know whether there is a bit more to the story than that – Special Forces can’t possibly conduct an op like this and leave their team hanging out like this one was.

I’m glad Berg is excited about Lone Survivor. While I know a lot of people do not like Hollywood taking on true stories of combat (and here I’m speaking of a distaste for Hollywood, not a dislike of military-themed movies), BHD probably sparked military interest for hundreds (or more) current service members. This is a story that needs to be told.

And Berg might find that this type of story can be lucrative (although I hope that doesn’t become the primary focus). Hollywood confuses its own opinions with those of the populace, and seems puzzled as to why their left-slanted productions aren’t especially popular. Few people are interested in the bias of Elah, and fewer are interested in the absolute absurdity that was Rendition. A well-marketed film which honors American sacrifice will be a different matter, I predict.

I’m glad Berg is excited about Lone Survivor. While I know a lot of people do not like Hollywood taking on true stories of combat (and here I’m speaking of a distaste for Hollywood, not a dislike of military-themed movies), BHD probably sparked military interest for hundreds (or more) current service members. This is a story that needs to be told.

And Berg might find that this type of story can be lucrative (although I hope that doesn’t become the primary focus). Hollywood confuses its own opinions with those of the populace, and seems puzzled as to why their left-slanted productions aren’t especially popular. Few people are interested in the bias of Elah, and fewer are interested in the absolute absurdity that was Rendition. A well-marketed film which honors American sacrifice will be a different matter, I predict.

I’m glad Berg is excited about Lone Survivor. While I know a lot of people do not like Hollywood taking on true stories of combat (and here I’m speaking of a distaste for Hollywood, not a dislike of military-themed movies), BHD probably sparked military interest for hundreds (or more) current service members. This is a story that needs to be told.

And Berg might find that this type of story can be lucrative (although I hope that doesn’t become the primary focus). Hollywood confuses its own opinions with those of the populace, and seems puzzled as to why their left-slanted productions aren’t especially popular. Few people are interested in the bias of Elah, and fewer are interested in the absolute absurdity that was Rendition. A well-marketed film which honors American sacrifice will be a different matter, I predict.

Neither Berg or Universal really want to make Lone Surviver. It's not politicaly correct. The truth is it would make Universal alot of money but thay don't care. The story line dosn't fit their agenda!

Universal, No — Berg, yes. He's been trying to get the movie made for years. The whole reason he's making a silly movie like “Battleship” is so the studio will allow him to make “Lone Survivor”. He would not be wasting his time on an alien movie otherwise.

Errr. try again idiot it was 3 SEALs on the ground 8 SEALs in the helicopter and 8 crew from the 160th SOAR (Army Night Stalkers) that gave their lives. so do the math 3+8+8=19. Maybe you should get your facts straight before you make ass out of yourself

Errr. try again idiot it was 3 SEALs on the ground 8 SEALs in the helicopter and 8 crew from the 160th SOAR (Army Night Stalkers) that gave their lives. so do the math 3+8+8=19. Maybe you should get your facts straight before you make ass out of yourself

I'm glad you guys straightened that out…I was about to go ballistic. 11 SEALs and 8 TF-160 guys. Those are the numbers – no doubt about it. 5 years ago yesterday (28 June). Hooyah Turbine 33 and Spartan 01. We will never forget.

Black ops? Who are you man? Seriously? This was SEAL Team 10 – sounds like you don't know what you're talking about.

This has nothing to do with the whole 11 or 17 seal members KIA,but iam part of the naval special warfare community and i hope that peter Berg does get the right actors to play the parts of the 4 seals on the ground and in the rescue choper.

The actor that should play Marcus should be Karl Urban. I think they look almost like they could be brothers

the fact that they look alike shouldn't be that big of a deal. id rather have someone that can do the role justice than look just like luttrell. Personally, id rather see the film not get made if its not going to be done right. i can imagine a million altercations to the story that hollywood (or simply the director/editor for legitimate reasons) would make that would totally stain the nature of the film–to get marcus' story about these three men out to the world. if youve read the book i bet you feel the same. a good movie for this would be 2.5hrs (even with this length it would still cut out a lot), but probably be 1.5-2. I'm not an expert on military clearance for films, but because the Navy/DoD are allowing it to be made im sure they'll put some BUD/S stuff in for recruiting purposes. either way, I like Berg, but dont know if i trust him to make the film. if Ridley Scott (black hawk down) could get it, then Im in. otherwise, i dont think it will do the story justice. just my opinion…what do you guys think

Tom, I agree 100%. I would much rather see this movie not be made than it be rushed or made with mistakes. I also agree that a good length would be two and a half hours. I'd like to see it maybe go to three hours so that way it would allow ample time for the movie to kind of build up the characters so anybody watching it could better relate and feel like they know the characters. I could deal with maybe if they put Dietz, Murphy, Axelson, and Luttrell in the same BUD/S class so it would be easier to build up the character, although that isn't true, I could deal with that as an “acceptable” inaccuracy. I think this could definitely be a powerful movie because I guarantee if I were to ask ten people off the street what Operation Red Wing was maybe three or four would be able to say. I don't think Berg would fight and fight for this movie if he's going to mess it up and not do a stellar job on it, but if they do try to change it around, hopefully Luttrell will step in and put his foot down if possible. I've heard people complain about stupid things such as having to sit in traffic but after reading about Luttrell and his story having a broken back, wounded in both legs, and being forced to crawl for miles to evade capture…I think people need to realize what they have thanks to the men and women that serve our country. All that being said I think Berg will do a very good job and it could be a very powerful and eye opening movie if done correctly.

Yes but it wasnt seventeen seals it was also nightstalker crewmen

isnt that what billy said

I didnt even know the army was in vietnam