For the Dambusters remake Jackson has had 12 full size Lancasters built (non flying), seen the first one on TV, can't tell it from an original. Incidentally He collects flyable WW1 aircraft, has over 20 now. If you want to see what one of his companies is up to have a look at http://thevintageaviator.co.nz
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I don't know if you can call it a "war film", but Band of brothers does it for me.Comment
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He also produces what I am told are excellent WW1 model kits. It's not my thing but WW1 airplane fans went nuts when his company (Wingnut wings) released its first kits earlier in the year. I saw one made up (unpainted) on a site somewhere and it was most impressive.Originally posted by \
The rigging on those things scares the c**p out of me!
Back on topic, not a favourite but a great film is "All quiet on the Western front",the 1930 original.
If you've got the stomach for a very dark,bleak and hopeless anti-war film "Johnny got his gun". Not one for Jspitza's wife.
One of my all time favourites,maybe bending the category a little, is "Slaughter house 5". The film is a more than decent effort at Vonnegut's brilliant novel. Don't forget that Vonnegut was a POW in Dresden at the time of the (in)famous bombing.
Good thread this,it's made me think of films I've enjoyed in the past and may well revisit. I haven't watched "Apocalypse now" for years!!
Cheers
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I agree Steve, this is a good 'thinking thread' It seems you like the more obscure films....I know I have mentioned them before here, but apart from Saints and Soldiers, do give Days of Glory a go, superb!Originally posted by \
They are both on eebeegeebeebay for buttons.
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I would agree with most films mentioned already, but nobody mentioned Tora, Tora, Tora, cmon people think straight, if you have not seen it you must
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"Tora,Tora,Tora" is a good one,much better than the truly awful "Pearl Harbor". I do like a film that makes me think but not one that insults my intelligence. I could say the same about "U 571".
There are some good, less heavy films, though it is always difficult to treat such a serious topic lightly. I've watched and enjoyed the oft' mentioned "Kelly's heroes" many times. "Good morning Vietnam" is another lighter film that properly fits in this category.
There is a film version of the late,great Spike Milligan's "Hitler-my part in his downfall" but sadly it fails to do the original book justice.
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I agree that "Tora,Tora,Tora" is a good film-in my opinion because it's done in kinda a 'documentary' style & so avoids falling into the trap of trying to say something deep & meaningful about war or conflict. That's why, although I like the sense of realism, I can't get too excited about 'Saving Private Ryan'. Plus I don't like their comment about us Brits 'drinking tea' rather than fighting in Normandy! That myth needs to be debunked! I didn't see the US forces fighting the SS panzer divisions!! ok calm down, calm down!
Ahhhh PatrickComment
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war film
Only one stands the test of time
"The longest Day"
All the others are fantastic but this one you can watch time and againComment
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I don't think it's the only one to stand the test of time. It's a damned good film and may be the longest!!
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letters from Iwa Jima was a good one,
What about more modern war films ie, Platoon or Full metal jacket or Apocalypse now, The scene with the Hueys flying in with flight of the Valkyries booming out etc, awesome.
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What about
"The Tuscagee Airmen" ( sorry if I have spelt it wrong )
Its the story about the first African American officers that flew the Lightnings escorting B52 bombers during daylight hrs over Germany,
The injustice and predjudice those guys faced was terrible but they soon became one of the elite flying units of WW 2 and the bomber crews actually started to request them for their escorts. Awesome, I actually had the privelidge to meet one of those guys at Kermit Weeks flight of fantasy on a hol in florida, a few yrs back, gt guy.
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B52's over Germany? :dancing1:
Just kidding, Sub. I'm REALLY glad you brought this movie up. I've yet to see it but totally explains why to the posters above the need to rename the dog in Peter Jackson's remake of "The Dambusters" So little respect for these American heroes-breaks my heart the way in which America has treated African Americans.Comment
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Another film i really like is the German one Stalingrad. Again, like das Boot i mentioned earlier, it portrays the Germans as humans rather than blind-disciplined robots. Again, it's so much better in original German.
Funnily enough last Friday, i showed Enemy at the Gates (Jude Law) to some students at my film club. With my students being Russians their response was close to hostile Historically inaccurate and above all Bob Hoskins calling himself Nikitta Sergeyvich Kruchev in such a cockney accent spoiled it for them. For me Enemy at the Gates is alright but not to be taken seriously.
Someone earlier mentioned Pearl Harbour... vomit vomit! U571 has the same effect on me.
I like Memphis Belle because i love the B-17 but the acting leaves somewhat to be desired as well as Hollywood artistic licence.
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Ok then European theatre of operations.:shucks:Originally posted by \
the list says it all
1 silver star
1 legion of merit
150 Distinquished flying crosses
744 Air medals
14 Bronze stars
8 purple Hearts
And I believe not 1 lost Bomber !
Respect !.
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I love them all - but Saving Private Ryan & Band of Brothers tv series does it for me , also Tour of duty - a war vietnam tv series that was on a friday night about 11pm about 7-8 yrs ago , that was good .
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