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Directed by Randall Wallace, We Were Soldiers leans on a strong ensemble — Mel Gibson, Madeleine Stowe, Greg Kinnear — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 2002.
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