The Pacific (2010)

This HBO miniseries from the same folks who brought you the award-winning Band of Brothers is maybe a little more raw and real at showing the ugly sides of war. This series has also drawn a number of awards.

If you like long historical war dramas, you will most likely enjoy this one. The characters are likable and the whole feel of the movie is real. They've done a great job weaving several stories together.

The cast is outstanding and there are too many to name. But the 3 prime Marine characters are played masterfully by James Badge Dale, Joseph Mazello, and Jon Seda.

The Blu-ray version has tons of extras, including maps, facts, and a Tom Hanks narration.

Watch this series with someone who might think the Japanese have always been our friends.