Remake of Das Boot 2018

Wamiduku · 03-19-19, 07:10 AM

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It's trying to appeal to way too large an audience. Lesbian love story, ...

I don't think that's in there to widen the appeal. It's probably due to some informal requirements for TV series. We have that in Sweden, as SVT (Swedish State TV) boss Hanna Stern introduced a checklist for elements that have to be present in an SVT drama. Gay love, feminism and diversity are some of the points on the list, and I assume that the Das Boot TV producers have similar requirements placed on them.

It becomes quite ridiculous in series with few leading characters, where those issues seem shoehorned into the plots. Once you've seen it, it's impossible to unsee it.

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The crew on that boat? It's not only the worst in the Kriegsmarine, it's the worst in any navy ever!

Especially the sonar operator, who can't tell a single ship from a convoy.

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Also, the Wrangel storyline? Why the ******* would they risk a very valuable u-boat on that mission? It makes absolutely zero sense other than act as a plot device to reach a climax in the crew conflict storyline.

Yes, trading a VIP for a POW makes no sense. Also, the story implies that Wrangel is so important that the u-boat must avoid all fights in order to bring him home alive. But he's a u-boat commander, so once he's back home, he'd most likely be sent back out with the opposite orders: pick as many fights as possible. That's just ridiculous.

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Hoffmann had done nothing that would warrant such behavior from his men.

Yes, he's a bit of a pain in the ass and he insists on following orders to the letter, but that's hardly unique in any armed force.

bstanko6 · 03-19-19, 03:46 PM

If that was my XO I would have shot him right where he stood, for all the disrespect at sea. Then dump him overboard. Right from the beginning, he was resisting the commander! Can't have that!

mapuc · 03-19-19, 04:31 PM

I wonder how historical correct this new version of Das Boot is.

It also looks like they have added how we think behave in our society, into this series

Markus

John Pancoast · 04-07-19, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by bstanko6

If that was my XO I would have shot him right where he stood, for all the disrespect at sea. Then dump him overboard. Right from the beginning, he was resisting the commander! Can't have that!

I also don't believe many XO's were awarded a Knight's Cross. Not many besides the captain far as I know.

04-23-19, 01:03 AM

The fact that a remake exist, almost makes me hate the original.

What I'd pay to see are "snuff" films, where it's a hidden camera in Hollywood board meetings where they kill in various entertaining ways people who suggest remaking "X" movie.

daft · 03-25-19, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Wamiduku

I don't think that's in there to widen the appeal. It's probably due to some informal requirements for TV series. We have that in Sweden, as SVT (Swedish State TV) boss Hanna Stern introduced a checklist for elements that have to be present in an SVT drama. Gay love, feminism and diversity are some of the points on the list, and I assume that the Das Boot TV producers have similar requirements placed on them.

It becomes quite ridiculous in series with few leading characters, where those issues seem shoehorned into the plots. Once you've seen it, it's impossible to unsee it.

Especially the sonar operator, who can't tell a single ship from a convoy.

Yes, trading a VIP for a POW makes no sense. Also, the story implies that Wrangel is so important that the u-boat must avoid all fights in order to bring him home alive. But he's a u-boat commander, so once he's back home, he'd most likely be sent back out with the opposite orders: pick as many fights as possible. That's just ridiculous.

Yes, he's a bit of a pain in the ass and he insists on following orders to the letter, but that's hardly unique in any armed force.

True, all of it. SVT is a lost cause...

And in regards to Hoffman, yeah, he came across as an extremely professional but green officer. Once he gets some experience under his belt he'll be a smashing CO.

rik007 · 04-07-19, 04:34 AM

After a few episodes I lost interest as it is starting to drag on. The scenes in the U-boot are over the top. It lacks variation.

John Pancoast · 04-07-19, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by rik007

After a few episodes I lost interest as it is starting to drag on. The scenes in the U-boot are over the top. It lacks variation.

Yeah, it was pretty predictable what was going to happen after the first episode.
More or less a drama taking place in a sub/naval background more than anything.

03-19-19, 03:46 PM	#2
bstanko6 Admiral Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Murwik Naval Academy Posts: 2,130 Downloads: 390 Uploads: 13	If that was my XO I would have shot him right where he stood, for all the disrespect at sea. Then dump him overboard. Right from the beginning, he was resisting the commander! Can't have that!

03-19-19, 04:31 PM	#3
mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,540 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	I wonder how historical correct this new version of Das Boot is. It also looks like they have added how we think behave in our society, into this series Markus

04-23-19, 01:03 AM	#5
Slyguy3129 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	The fact that a remake exist, almost makes me hate the original. What I'd pay to see are "snuff" films, where it's a hidden camera in Hollywood board meetings where they kill in various entertaining ways people who suggest remaking "X" movie.

04-07-19, 04:34 AM	#7
rik007 Grey Wolf Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Holland Posts: 785 Downloads: 122 Uploads: 0	After a few episodes I lost interest as it is starting to drag on. The scenes in the U-boot are over the top. It lacks variation.