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Randomizer 01-14-12 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus (Post 1821441)
Thanks for the link. $175 is a lot. I will have to find someplace where I can see it in person before I want to shell out that much.

$15.00 CAD

Royal Canadian Artillery Kit Shop

Platapus 01-14-12 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Randomizer (Post 1821452)

That's more in my budget these days. Much thanks :salute:

AVGWarhawk 01-15-12 12:19 AM

I have seen Warehorse. Good movie. Fairy tale but a good movie. Redtails is a remake of Tuskegee Airmen. Looks good and I will go see it.

Tribesman 01-15-12 05:14 AM

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Any thoughts?
Clicked on the links you posted and noticed this trailer on the first one...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWixL...eature=related
....looks more interesting than the other two films.

nikimcbee 01-15-12 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mookiemookie (Post 1821434)
Surprised no one has mentioned Act of Valor. Action movie that stars eight real life active duty SEALs:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dS7XkRcD-c

I just saw an ad regarding this.:hmmm:

nikimcbee 01-15-12 12:39 PM

I'm afraid Redtails is going to be Star Wars, but with P-51s:dead:. I'll still go see it, it can't be any worse than Flyboys or Red Baron.

I miss the old school movies, w/o the CGI.

krashkart 01-15-12 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee (Post 1821737)
I'm afraid Redtails is going to be Star Wars, but with P-51s:dead:. I'll still go see it, it can't be any worse than Flyboys or Red Baron.

I miss the old school movies, w/o the CGI.

So do I. The experience just isn't the same without genuine real-world visuals. Some movies though are perfect for CGI, like cartoonish movies; and especially SyFy movies. (Can't have a proper SyFy movie without those cheeeeezy CGI 'gators, sharks, snow/firestorms, yetis, blood/entrail splatter effects, etc :DL)

USS Drum 01-15-12 04:11 PM

Warhorse was good being the only good WWI movie in a long time some museum has bought it's replica WWI tank too.

Randomizer 01-15-12 04:44 PM

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I'll still go see it, it can't be any worse than Flyboys or Red Baron.
Wouldn't bet on it, there's probably no lower limit to how rotten they can make an aviation war movie.

Watched 12 O'Clock High the other day, stunt-pilot Paul Mantz actually crashed a B-17 for an early scene. Even in black and white it's impressive and makes CGI look like crap.

nikimcbee 01-16-12 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Randomizer (Post 1821950)
Wouldn't bet on it, there's probably no lower limit to how rotten they can make an aviation war movie.

Watched 12 O'Clock High the other day, stunt-pilot Paul Mantz actually crashed a B-17 for an early scene. Even in black and white it's impressive and makes CGI look like crap.

I watched the Blueray DVD special features for Das Boot. No CGI, all models. I think it still looks better than the CGI. (A well made minature/model)

soopaman2 01-16-12 07:54 PM

Redtails look good to me.

I never even heard of Warhorse, should I be embarrassed?

Sorry I watch little TV. I seen commercials for red tails. (the little I do see)

I hope it can stand up, and glorify these men as they deserve. (and did not get back then)

Osmium Steele 01-17-12 09:14 AM

Hrm, can one judge an entire film from just a few scenes in the trailer?

Possibly not.

One can judge whether he wishes to spend his entertainment dollar taking a chance on a film when the scenes the director chose to compose the trailer made WWII flight actions sequences appear impossibly cartoonish, and the dialogue as quintessential George Lucas.

This reviewer is not going to waste his time, or his money taking that chance.

Kind of like the reason I cannot watch Crimson Tide. I keep screaming, "That can't happen!!!" at the TV screen every five minutes.

krashkart 01-17-12 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Osmium Steele (Post 1822768)
Hrm, can one judge an entire film from just a few scenes in the trailer?

Of course! It all depends on how ignorant we are. :DL

I wasn't sure how to feel when I saw the trailer, but I must admit to feeling disappointed by the choice of electronic music to advertise what is clearly a WWII movie. I'll give it a chance, though.

tater 01-17-12 09:41 PM

Sad that this film is made by Lucas. He's a hack. The costuming people were OK according to a couple of the suppliers (who are unbelievably compulsive about the accuracy of their repro clothing).

Schöneboom 01-17-12 11:14 PM

Major reason for giving "Red Tails" a chance: Lucas did NOT write or direct this film! It was directed by Anthony Hemingway and written by John Ridley & Aaron McGruder. Lucas was executive producer; his main role was to organize and finance the project. His being a hack isn't really a factor this time!


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