Paris!

Eichhörnchen · 04-17-16, 02:30 PM

I have to confess that I have a thing for Paris. I've never been there and have formed my romantic sense of the place entirely through the media: through films such as The Bourne Identity, Taken, Moulin Rouge and, more recently, Ratatouille and Hugo.

from the movie 'Hugo'

And I was simply blown away by the PC game The Saboteur, which allows you to roam freely across the boulevards, iconic tourist locations and rooftops of a partly fictionalised wartime Paris (you can even swim in the Seine if you wish, or take the escalator to the top of the Eiffel Tower!)

'The Saboteur'

In what ways does the city of Paris touch on you and your senses? Perhaps you even live there? In what other movies has the city been cast in the lead role? Is it really as beautiful as it is portrayed?

The Paris of 'Ratatouille'

Buddahaid · 04-17-16, 06:01 PM

Maybe I'm nuts

, but it's never been a destination city for me.

Aktungbby · 04-17-16, 06:01 PM

bebe

Reece · 04-17-16, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Buddahaid

Maybe I'm nuts

, but it's never been a destination city for me.

Same here, many other places to see, but I must admit, I prefer open spaces.

Torplexed · 04-18-16, 12:15 AM

If I was to go, I think the boulevards, rooftops and iconic tourist destinations would probably fade in contrast to foreground objects.

Reece · 04-18-16, 12:28 AM

But could you handle the foreground objects!!

Torplexed · 04-18-16, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Reece

But could you handle the foreground objects!!

A four paces with a pencil. Don't wanna handle 'em. Just wanna draw 'em.

em2nought · 04-18-16, 12:51 AM

I enjoyed Edinburgh more than Paris.

I'd like to see Dubrovnik,

hopefully it was too damaged by war?

04-18-16, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Torplexed

Oh là là...

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Originally Posted by em2nought

I'd like to see Dubrovnik,

That's King's Landing, silly!

Reece · 04-18-16, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Torplexed

A four paces with a pencil. Don't wanna handle 'em. Just wanna draw 'em.

. . . and you do that very well.

fumo30 · 04-18-16, 05:10 AM

I had some work related issue in Paris 1989. I really liked it. I felt the spirit of Paris and people were friendly.

Schroeder · 04-18-16, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by fumo30

I had some work related issue in Paris 1989. I really liked it. I felt the spirit of Paris and people were friendly.

No language barrier? That's what putts me off the most about France. A lot of people simply don't want to speak a foreign language.

fumo30 · 04-18-16, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Schroeder

No language barrier? That's what putts me off the most about France. A lot of people simply don't want to speak a foreign language.

Youre right about that language barrier in France based partly of a kind a national arrogance. But if you even try to speak some french, it helps a lot for the frenchmen to suddenly know some english.

Skybird · 04-18-16, 05:49 AM

I know and love this little cartoon movie "Ratatouille", too, its charming, funny, beautiful, but if Paris is your thing, you owe it to yourself to watch another movie by a guy whose movies usually do not make me jump off my seat, Woody Allen: "Midnight in Paris". So enchanting that I had two or three tears of disbelief in my eyes. Fantastic movie!

Nominated for the 2012 Oscars for Best Director, Best Art Direction, Best Picture and Best Writing/Original Screenplay, winning in the last category.

Jimbuna · 04-18-16, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Schroeder

No language barrier? That's what putts me off the most about France. A lot of people simply don't want to speak a foreign language.

Based on personal experiences I'd tend to agree but some of the sites are still well worthy of a visit.

04-17-16, 02:30 PM	#1
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 17,389 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Paris! I have to confess that I have a thing for Paris. I've never been there and have formed my romantic sense of the place entirely through the media: through films such as The Bourne Identity, Taken, Moulin Rouge and, more recently, Ratatouille and Hugo. from the movie 'Hugo' And I was simply blown away by the PC game The Saboteur, which allows you to roam freely across the boulevards, iconic tourist locations and rooftops of a partly fictionalised wartime Paris (you can even swim in the Seine if you wish, or take the escalator to the top of the Eiffel Tower!) 'The Saboteur' In what ways does the city of Paris touch on you and your senses? Perhaps you even live there? In what other movies has the city been cast in the lead role? Is it really as beautiful as it is portrayed? The Paris of 'Ratatouille' __________________

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Buddahaid Shark above Space Chicken Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 9,320 Downloads: 162 Uploads: 0	Maybe I'm nuts, but it's never been a destination city for me. __________________ "However vast the darkness, we must provide our own light." Stanley Kubrick "Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming." David Bowie

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Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,709 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	But could you handle the foreground objects!! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

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em2nought Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,485 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I enjoyed Edinburgh more than Paris. I'd like to see Dubrovnik, hopefully it was too damaged by war? __________________ em2nought is ecstatic garbage!

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Torplexed Let's Sink Sumptin' ! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,823 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	If I was to go, I think the boulevards, rooftops and iconic tourist destinations would probably fade in contrast to foreground objects.

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fumo30 Grey Wolf Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 872 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	I had some work related issue in Paris 1989. I really liked it. I felt the spirit of Paris and people were friendly.

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,626 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I know and love this little cartoon movie "Ratatouille", too, its charming, funny, beautiful, but if Paris is your thing, you owe it to yourself to watch another movie by a guy whose movies usually do not make me jump off my seat, Woody Allen: "Midnight in Paris". So enchanting that I had two or three tears of disbelief in my eyes. Fantastic movie! Nominated for the 2012 Oscars for Best Director, Best Art Direction, Best Picture and Best Writing/Original Screenplay, winning in the last category. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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