Red Tails (2012)

nikimcbee · 08-01-11, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

I cringe when I see the words "Inspired by a true story". That's worse than "based on a true story".

Why could they not make a movie on the actual history of the 332nd FG?

I guess history and the truth is not entertaining enough these days.

Dammit, you stole my thunder

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It's based on a true story, meaning it has WW2 equipment.

I was going to say, is this the prequel to "Hart's War?"

On a side note, kinda tired of the hollywood "race-baiting" flicks

CaptainMattJ. · 01-16-12, 01:36 PM

like we need another movie about the tuskegee airman, and especially not some flyboy-type hollywood spoof. They want to make a movie about the tuskegee airmen? How bout sticking to what happened, and leave the ridiculous stunts out of it.

My grandfather was 1 transfer away from being in the 8th. Thankfully he wasnt. He ended up being a flight engineer on C-47s the rest of the war. THe 8th lost so many men and aircraft, took so many hits. And yet i cant find a single movie about them. Thats hollywood for you

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TLAM Strike · 01-16-12, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by CaptainMattJ.

THe 8th lost so many men and aircraft, took so many hits. And yet i cant find a single movie about them. Thats hollywood for you

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twelve_O%27Clock_High

Arguably the greatest air combat movie ever made...

krashkart · 01-16-12, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TLAM Strike

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twelve_O%27Clock_High

Arguably the greatest air combat movie ever made...

No way man. Iron Eagle III.

soopaman2 · 01-16-12, 03:03 PM

Does this not reek of a "Tuskeegee Airmen" remake? And look at that, just in time for Black History month! Wow, ya think they did that on purpose?!?

Only thing missing is Lawrence Fishburn.

Though it seems alot more action packed, but I am an older movie buff, where dialogue and acting complements the action rather than the other way around. Which is why Michael Bay sucks, and Ridley Scott and Wolfgang Peterson rule.

Lord_magerius · 01-16-12, 03:48 PM

That would probably be because it's the same story

soopaman2 · 01-16-12, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Lord_magerius

That would probably be because it's the same story

I know that, What killed it for me is that Cuba Gooding Jr is in both movies.

I will always think of Tuskeegee Airmen as I watch this, which was my point. And yes I will watch this movie. These men were highly underrated as aviators, and deserve respect. The thinking at the time (and now in some places) is that the black man is an inferior race. These men showed they were equal, if not better. (they were truly stellar in Italy)

I just hope this movie wasn't raped by Hollywood. The original was (an HBO movie right?

I so forgot) very classy, and a proper mix of action, and superb acting.

Please do not take my being critical as negativity, or taking away from these heroes.

Sailor Steve · 01-16-12, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by soopaman2

Does this not reek of a "Tuskeegee Airmen" remake?

Actually rumors of a this movie (or a similar project with the same name) were circulating long before Tuskegee Airmen was announced.

IonicRipper · 01-19-12, 12:00 AM

Seems you guys were right, i am so disappointed

Review: The laudable 'Red Tails' misses its target

Im still gonna go watch it because im a sucker for WWII movies but i was really hoping for something good *snif*

At least the scenes are nice apparently... so its not all bad, right? ...Right?

TLAM Strike · 01-16-12, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by krashkart

No way man. Iron Eagle III.

Behind Enemy Lines FTW!

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CaptainMattJ. The Old Man Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sin City Posts: 1,364 Downloads: 55 Uploads: 0	like we need another movie about the tuskegee airman, and especially not some flyboy-type hollywood spoof. They want to make a movie about the tuskegee airmen? How bout sticking to what happened, and leave the ridiculous stunts out of it. My grandfather was 1 transfer away from being in the 8th. Thankfully he wasnt. He ended up being a flight engineer on C-47s the rest of the war. THe 8th lost so many men and aircraft, took so many hits. And yet i cant find a single movie about them. Thats hollywood for you . __________________ A popular Government without popular information nor the means of acquiring it, is but a Prologue to a Farce or a Tragedy or perhaps both. Knowledge will forever govern ignorance, and a people who mean to be their own Governors must arm themselves with the power knowledge gives - James Madison

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soopaman2 Der Alte Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 3,316 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 0	Does this not reek of a "Tuskeegee Airmen" remake? And look at that, just in time for Black History month! Wow, ya think they did that on purpose?!? Only thing missing is Lawrence Fishburn. Though it seems alot more action packed, but I am an older movie buff, where dialogue and acting complements the action rather than the other way around. Which is why Michael Bay sucks, and Ridley Scott and Wolfgang Peterson rule. __________________ If Hitler invaded Hell I would make at least a favourable reference to the devil in the House of Commons. -Winston Churchill- The most fascinating man in the world.

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Lord_magerius Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Right by the hydrophone station Posts: 724 Downloads: 96 Uploads: 0	That would probably be because it's the same story __________________

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IonicRipper Engineer Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 206 Downloads: 103 Uploads: 0	Seems you guys were right, i am so disappointed Review: The laudable 'Red Tails' misses its target Im still gonna go watch it because im a sucker for WWII movies but i was really hoping for something good snif At least the scenes are nice apparently... so its not all bad, right? ...Right? __________________ Last edited by IonicRipper; 01-19-12 at 12:11 AM.