The Movie Thread - Page 118

Sailor Steve · 05-21-16, 08:56 AM

Yeah, and The History Channel has funded a "reinvisioning" of Roots. I fail to see the point in either case.

Betonov · 05-21-16, 12:23 PM

Watched Zootopia today.

They nailed it. Solid animation, voice work, fleshed out characters that develop over time, engaging story and no damn singning.

And Flash

Flash Flash, hundred yard dash

Eichhörnchen · 05-29-16, 07:52 AM

There were loads of good war films made when I was a kid using post-war tanks and planes painted grey with German crosses on (most famously The Battle of The Bulge) yet nowadays, despite access to and use of, wonderful authentic hardware, you often still end up with a crappy film with poor acting, script, direction, SFX and especially location. The equipment is most definitely not such an important aspect, is it?

Now a question: has anybody seen this

(Also known as The Misfit Brigade)

and is it from the old-school of thick-eared Dirty Dozen style war films? Made in 1987.

BossMark · 05-29-16, 07:59 AM

^^
Not seen but I believe it came from this great writer Sven Hassel read all his books everyone is a great read.
http://www.svenhassel.net/novels.html

Eichhörnchen · 05-29-16, 08:05 AM

I had all his books in paperback but I just couldn't stay with them, despite trying hard; gave them to the charity shop a month or so back

Jimbuna · 05-29-16, 11:20 AM

I agree with BossMark, having read all his books I'm a big fan but the film is terrible.

Eichhörnchen · 05-29-16, 12:47 PM

'nuff said... I won't get it then

STEED · 05-29-16, 03:27 PM

Watched two films on YouTube today, first up Breakthrough sequel to Cross of Iron which was alright as I was expecting it to be a pile of rubbish. Granted no where near the level of Cross of Iron. And The Bunker Antony Hopkins as Adolf Hitler, not bad for its time but clearly no where near the updated German version Downfall which was far more closer to the events of the time.

Platapus · 05-29-16, 04:45 PM

I got dragged to see that avengers movie. Actually fell asleep during it. How a director can make a fight scene boring I don't know, but this one did.

If you like special effects, this is the movie for you.

Eichhörnchen · 05-29-16, 04:58 PM

@ STEED... I've got Breakthrough on VHS tape somewhere. Rare movie and I'll have to see whether it's on ebay on disc. It was, as you say, not up there with Cross of Iron but still good.

HunterICX · 05-30-16, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Betonov

Watched Zootopia today.

They nailed it. Solid animation, voice work, fleshed out characters that develop over time, engaging story and no damn singning.

Aye, saw it recently too and really enjoyed it.

Quote:

Flash Flash, hundred yard dash

That bit cracked me up

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Watching the rebuilds of Evangelion. (watched 1.0 last weekend, 2.0 just yesterday and 3.0 is scheduled for next weekend)

Me after 1.0

Very nice improvement of the animation & soundtrack and is very loyal and does justice to the first part of the original series so nothing confusing.....yet.

Me after 2.0

It was good, very good actually and then there's that epic ending yet visit to crazy town EVA is known for.

STEED · 05-30-16, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eichhörnchen

@ STEED... I've got Breakthrough on VHS tape somewhere. Rare movie and I'll have to see whether it's on ebay on disc. It was, as you say, not up there with Cross of Iron but still good.

Or you could download it.

Watched another one on YouTube last night, The Dogs of War bit of a plodder but I did like the twist at the end of the film.

Eichhörnchen · 05-30-16, 12:12 PM

I'm on a budget data wise, so don't download movies or play games online.

Jimbuna · 05-30-16, 12:20 PM

Came upon six cinema tickets so gave them to the daughter and her fella. They are off to see Captain America:Civil War.

Oberon · 05-31-16, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HunterICX

Aye, saw it recently too and really enjoyed it.

That bit cracked me up

---

Watching the rebuilds of Evangelion. (watched 1.0 last weekend, 2.0 just yesterday and 3.0 is scheduled for next weekend)

Me after 1.0

Very nice improvement of the animation & soundtrack and is very loyal and does justice to the first part of the original series so nothing confusing.....yet.

Me after 2.0

It was good, very good actually and then there's that epic ending yet visit to crazy town EVA is known for.

And then he gets to 3.0

05-21-16, 08:56 AM	#1756
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Yeah, and The History Channel has funded a "reinvisioning" of Roots. I fail to see the point in either case. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

05-29-16, 07:52 AM	#1758
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 15,767 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Here's my point: There were loads of good war films made when I was a kid using post-war tanks and planes painted grey with German crosses on (most famously The Battle of The Bulge) yet nowadays, despite access to and use of, wonderful authentic hardware, you often still end up with a crappy film with poor acting, script, direction, SFX and especially location. The equipment is most definitely not such an important aspect, is it? Now a question: has anybody seen this (Also known as The Misfit Brigade) and is it from the old-school of thick-eared Dirty Dozen style war films? Made in 1987. __________________

05-29-16, 07:59 AM	#1759
BossMark Fleet Admiral Join Date: May 2011 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 15,272 Downloads: 278 Uploads: 0	^^ Not seen but I believe it came from this great writer Sven Hassel read all his books everyone is a great read. http://www.svenhassel.net/novels.html __________________ Never trust the Tories look what Thatcher and Major did in the 80s and 90s and look what the wicked witch May is doing now doing now

05-29-16, 08:05 AM	#1760
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 15,767 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I had all his books in paperback but I just couldn't stay with them, despite trying hard; gave them to the charity shop a month or so back __________________

05-29-16, 11:20 AM	#1761
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I agree with BossMark, having read all his books I'm a big fan but the film is terrible. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

05-21-16, 12:23 PM	#1757
Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	Watched Zootopia today. They nailed it. Solid animation, voice work, fleshed out characters that develop over time, engaging story and no damn singning. And Flash Flash Flash, hundred yard dash

05-29-16, 12:47 PM	#1762
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 15,767 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	'nuff said... I won't get it then __________________

05-29-16, 03:27 PM	#1763
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Watched two films on YouTube today, first up Breakthrough sequel to Cross of Iron which was alright as I was expecting it to be a pile of rubbish. Granted no where near the level of Cross of Iron. And The Bunker Antony Hopkins as Adolf Hitler, not bad for its time but clearly no where near the updated German version Downfall which was far more closer to the events of the time. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

05-29-16, 04:45 PM	#1764
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,979 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	I got dragged to see that avengers movie. Actually fell asleep during it. How a director can make a fight scene boring I don't know, but this one did. If you like special effects, this is the movie for you. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

05-29-16, 04:58 PM	#1765
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 15,767 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	@ STEED... I've got Breakthrough on VHS tape somewhere. Rare movie and I'll have to see whether it's on ebay on disc. It was, as you say, not up there with Cross of Iron but still good. __________________

05-30-16, 12:12 PM	#1768
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 15,767 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I'm on a budget data wise, so don't download movies or play games online. __________________

05-30-16, 12:20 PM	#1769
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Came upon six cinema tickets so gave them to the daughter and her fella. They are off to see Captain America:Civil War. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)