discussion Red tails the film

[Guest]

ive just seen this film about the tusgakee airmen,i really really recommend this film its awesome,the aircraft shots are magnificent.(not badly acted neither)lol

mobear

 

[Guest]

agree with you there ole,saw it a few weeks ago and loved it,dont know how accurate it is suppossed to be but it was a good watch, unlike the new nazi invasion of earth in "iron sky" which i watched last night,amusing in places but wont recommend it to anyone.

 

[Guest]

strangely enough iron sky hasnt made me want to watch it,not so appealing

mobear

 

[colin m]

I've been waiting to see this film for a while now. As you say, there are some great flying sequences and hopefully tells a very important story.

 

[Guest]

its a film that tells a good story of peoples ignorance towards black people,but they sort of overcome most prejudices towards them,like i said its really really good

mobear

 

[AlanG]

Good film if you remove your brain and watch it for entertainment. But if you watch it knowing a little about flying and what can and cannot be done (with WWII technology) then it's a good old load of bull and so typically an american holywood war film in which they saved us and the world as usual (no disrespect intended to and Americans on the forum).

But on saying that. If the CGI action in the upcoming Dambusters remake is anything like this is then it's going to be fantastic

 

[Guest]

Red Tails is on my list of films to see. They're remaking The Dambusters? I'm not sure if I like the idea. I hope it doesn't turn out like The Italian Job, Planet of The Apes, The Producers etc.

I wish Messrs Hanks and Spielberg would turn their attention to the air war of 39-45.

 

[AlanG]

They're remaking The Dambusters? I'm not sure if I like the idea. I hope it doesn't turn out like The Italian Job, Planet of The Apes, The Producers etc

It is being remade by Peter Jackson (who made Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit). He is a WWII buff and has already stated that he will not bow down to Hollywood pressure and cut corners. He wants to make it like it really was, telling the true story/details. Stephen Fry is helping him write the script for it and has said that it will be authentic too. They have already had 13 full scale lancaster models made for the film.

Have a look on google about it. There are a few sites dedicated to watching this production

http://dambustersblog.com/

 

[flyjoe180]

If you visit Masterton in NZ you can see Peter's collection of WW1 vintage aeroplanes, and some Dambusters mock ups. Have to agree with Allyne regarding the Red Tails film.

 

[Guest]

The biggest problem they have with remaking the Dambusters is the name of Guy Gibson's dog.

There was a film about the Tuskegee Airmen with Lawrence Fishburne - absolutely superb. The flying scenes I have seen from the latest version are mostly CGI and shockingly bad.

 

[AlanG]

The biggest problem they have with remaking the Dambusters is the name of Guy Gibson's dog.

Not really. Apparently the dog was called a couple of names and they are more politically correctness accepted. So much for the old addage 'you can't change history' ...... unless you don't want to offend people with the truth

 

[Guest]

I saw the trailer for Red Tails and wasn't too impressed. It looked like the victory of CGI over substance. Not a lot to base my opinion on, I know. I'd watch the Dambusters movie though. As regards the dog, I hate it when they 'change' history. I rather they left the dog out rather than changed its name or something. Despite being a dog lover, its hardly essential to the plot. I wish I hadnt read this thread now. I'm now thinking about getting the Tammy Lanc!

Keith

 

[aaron]

I saw a living dambuster this year at an airshow, He was selling 1:72 models that he would sign.

Pity i didnt take $250 to get one.

 

[Guest]

I didn't like how the German pilot was a blonde Darth Vader and the Americans used every cliched saying from every flying movie ever made.

 

[Vaughan]

Ole the film isn't released until June 6th to coincide with the 68th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Where did you see it?

Vaughan

 

[Guest]

eerrrrmmmm that would be telling lol

mobear

 

[colin m]

The biggest problem they have with remaking the Dambusters is the name of Guy Gibson's dog.I suppose they could just avoid using the dog's name. I think it was only mentioned once, twice max.

 

[stona]

The biggest problem they have with remaking the Dambusters is the name of Guy Gibson's dog.I suppose they could just avoid using the dog's name. I think it was only mentioned once, twice max.

"Nigger" was also the codeword transmitted to confirm the breach of the Mohne dam.

I couldn't care less what they call the dog or make the codeword. I hope the film reflects the real events reasonably accurately but at the end of the day it is a film made for entertainment,not a documentary.

It's a real Hobson's choice for Jackson,he can't win either way,but I expect he will change the name.

As a "by the way" my mother told me that a senior employee of the British High Commission in Nigeria also had a dog called Nigger.This would have been in the mid sixties and even then was considered a bit incorrect. As a compromise the dog was rename Darky for heaven's sake. You quite rightly wouldn't get away with that today.

Cheers

Steve

 

[Ian M]

My dad had a black Lab. Guess what that was called..... Correct. I read that the years after WWII it was one of the most popular names for a Black Lab.

I agree with Steve. As long as they get the facts right and dont totally reinvent history I will be watching this film when it's released.

Ian M

 

[Guest]

Not really. Apparently the dog was called a couple of names and they are more politically correctness accepted. So much for the old addage 'you can't change history' ...... unless you don't want to offend people with the truth

...and that is why most models are now sold sans swastikas.