Film Review: ‘The Last Full Measure’: A True Tale of Vietnam War Valor

Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
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R | | Drama, War | 24 January 2020 (USA)

“The Last Full Measure” is a true story about valor. It’s based on Vietnam War hero William H. Pitsenbarger (Jeremy Irvine), an Air Force parajumper who flew on helicopters into hot landing zones and airlifted out wounded soldiers. During the vicious Operation Abilene on April 10 in 1966, “Pits” waved off his chopper and fought alongside 60-some soldiers from the Army’s First Infantry Division, pinned down in a jungle ambush—none of whom he personally knew. He was killed by a sniper.

Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
Mark Jackson is the senior film critic for The Epoch Times and a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. Mark earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by classical theater conservatory training, and has 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism Is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is featured in the book "How to Be a Film Critic in Five Easy Lessons" by Christopher K. Brooks. In addition to films, he enjoys Harley-Davidsons, rock-climbing, qigong, martial arts, and human rights activism.
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