Das Boot - Page 2

06-03-06, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Khayman

Well one of the crew of U-123 said of Buchheim; "He is truly crazy. He made only one trip in a U-Boat, as a photojournalist. How could he presume to write about U-Boatmen? Some things are factual but most are not"

He's wrong in that Buchheim was on one late war patrol IIRC, a patrol where it's suggested he got the negative tone for the movie and book. Anyways opinion among U-Boat commanders and men is divided. What really matters is that it's a great movie, despite it's faults.

Also known as a "cult" movie. And it is...though Oscar winner?

Rose · 06-03-06, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Kurushio

Probably never won an Oscar, because the dialogue translated in English was very badly done. Most things either don't make sense or are really cheesey...plus it sounds like they recorded the English version in my garage (on top of the old lawn mower). Now, if it could win the Best International Film award is another matter.

Though even here I am a bit dubious about the acting. Some of them are either completely insane or are overacting. The main characters for the most part are fine...but it's too cliche'd. You have the melancholic captain, the completely nuts warrant officer (or whatever he is), the really anal and wet behind the ears junior Officer, the old rusty hermit-like chief engineer, and the oh-I'm-so-excited-about-the-whole-thing journalist who then-realises-it's-hell-out-there.

Let's face it, the film's good but it's cheesey as hell...and the characters are cartoons.

Might I remind you that it was Das Boot that created these clishe's. As for the dialog translation, just get the subtitled version!

Enigma · 06-03-06, 04:18 PM

There seems to be a weird thing around here that says a sub movie has to be textbook realistic to be any good...I agree U-571 was a poor film, but I was mildly entertained. As for Crimson tide, I LOVE that film. Its entertaining, its well acted, and its a great story.

Rose · 06-03-06, 04:24 PM

Das Boot leaves a lump in my throat every goddamned time I watch it. I just cannot fathom how anyone can say this classic -- this staple of the submarine genre -- is a bad movie...

But hey, as that "clishe'd" saying goes, everyone is entitled to their own opinion

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06-03-06, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Rose

Might I remind you that it was Das Boot that created these clishe's. As for the dialog translation, just get the subtitled version!

No it didn't...the cliches are about as old as the mountains. And I have the subtitled/Directors Cut. The subtitles are just as bad...

Polak · 06-03-06, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by stefano

Hi to all.
Finally i have seen the movie Das Boot, directors cut, 3 hours of fantastic movie.
Well, i have to say that is maybe one the best movie i have ever seen.
I have been for these three hours totally immerged in the movie, absolutly fantastc and very good made.
It is a pitty that this movie has not get one of the nominations for the Oscar price...

But anyway, a must to have and to see, and ..BTW.. seems to be in SH3 in some of the situations...

No you must watch the uncut version of the movie that is 4 hours and 42 minutes long.

Rose · 06-03-06, 11:42 AM

Ya, the uncut version really puts you inside that U-boat.

bigboywooly · 07-21-06, 02:47 PM

Yes Das Boot ranks up there with the Battle of Britain and Dambusters for me - maybe a little 633 sqaudron thrown in too lol
Its the immersive value and the characters that make the film - in German of course

_Seth_ · 07-21-06, 02:56 PM

Jusy checking that all works... Where the h*** is the excellent page http://u-boot.realsimulation.com/ ??? seems like some jerks hacked it..

kiwi_2005 · 07-21-06, 08:29 PM

Enemy at the gates - good movie

NIGHTFIGHTER · 07-21-06, 09:19 PM

P_Funk got it spot on, Das Boot is great if that is your bag of nuts, you can pick every film to bits, even the greats BOB, dambusters, 633, longest day, they are ment as a piece of entertainment. Yes even with CG things can be wrong ie: Gladiator, Titanic but struth are they dam good films. I got DB years ago and love it, then i had the pleasure to meet an ex U-Boat crew member who painted a very vivid picture of life onboard, and explanned how only he and 2 other crew mates were able to escape the sinking of there boat. Then while on holiday in kent i went to Folkstone where in harbour they have a Russian Foxtrot class sub open to the public and folks i had to have a look around her ( if you get the chance do it!!!). But ive rammbled enough, just one more thing, if you loved Das Boot give STALINGRAD a try, great story, absorbing acting and german made!!

Seminole · 07-22-06, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by stefano

Hi to all.
Finally i have seen the movie Das Boot, directors cut, 3 hours of fantastic movie.

Then....Wait 'til you see the 5 hours version and can watch the radioman's potted plant grow from seedling to mature specimen.

John Pancoast · 08-21-06, 08:57 PM

<Resurrecting dead thread>

I remember seeing this in a theater when it was released in the US....long time ago

Anyway, one thing that always struck me odd......during the convoy attack....they fired from 2200 meters !!

Thought that was......."interesting".

06-03-06, 04:18 PM	#3
Enigma The Old Man Join Date: May 2005 Location: At comms depth, obviously. Posts: 1,476 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	There seems to be a weird thing around here that says a sub movie has to be textbook realistic to be any good...I agree U-571 was a poor film, but I was mildly entertained. As for Crimson tide, I LOVE that film. Its entertaining, its well acted, and its a great story. __________________ "Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it." -Mark Twain

07-21-06, 02:47 PM	#8
bigboywooly Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Swindon, England Posts: 10,151 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	Yes Das Boot ranks up there with the Battle of Britain and Dambusters for me - maybe a little 633 sqaudron thrown in too lol Its the immersive value and the characters that make the film - in German of course __________________ My mediafire page http://www.mediafire.com/?11eoq19bq9r41

07-21-06, 02:56 PM	#9
_Seth_ Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In Tromsoe, @Tirpitz' final resting place.. Posts: 3,277 Downloads: 94 Uploads: 0	Test Jusy checking that all works... Where the h*** is the excellent page http://u-boot.realsimulation.com/ ??? seems like some jerks hacked it.. __________________

07-21-06, 08:29 PM	#10
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	Enemy at the gates - good movie __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

06-03-06, 04:24 PM	#4
Rose Grey Wolf Join Date: May 2006 Location: New York City Posts: 966 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Das Boot leaves a lump in my throat every goddamned time I watch it. I just cannot fathom how anyone can say this classic -- this staple of the submarine genre -- is a bad movie... But hey, as that "clishe'd" saying goes, everyone is entitled to their own opinion .

06-03-06, 11:42 AM	#7
Rose Grey Wolf Join Date: May 2006 Location: New York City Posts: 966 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Ya, the uncut version really puts you inside that U-boat.

07-21-06, 09:19 PM	#11
NIGHTFIGHTER Mate Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NORFOLK Posts: 55 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	P_Funk got it spot on, Das Boot is great if that is your bag of nuts, you can pick every film to bits, even the greats BOB, dambusters, 633, longest day, they are ment as a piece of entertainment. Yes even with CG things can be wrong ie: Gladiator, Titanic but struth are they dam good films. I got DB years ago and love it, then i had the pleasure to meet an ex U-Boat crew member who painted a very vivid picture of life onboard, and explanned how only he and 2 other crew mates were able to escape the sinking of there boat. Then while on holiday in kent i went to Folkstone where in harbour they have a Russian Foxtrot class sub open to the public and folks i had to have a look around her ( if you get the chance do it!!!). But ive rammbled enough, just one more thing, if you loved Das Boot give STALINGRAD a try, great story, absorbing acting and german made!!

08-21-06, 08:57 PM	#13
John Pancoast Ocean Warrior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Minnysoda Posts: 3,211 Downloads: 501 Uploads: 4	<Resurrecting dead thread> I remember seeing this in a theater when it was released in the US....long time ago Anyway, one thing that always struck me odd......during the convoy attack....they fired from 2200 meters !! Thought that was......."interesting".