1917

besilarius · November 26, 2019, 05:48:25 PM

Sam Mendes' World War I movie, 1917, got very good reviews.

https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2485528/sam-mendes-real-time-wwi-film-1917-has-screened-here-are-the-intense-early-reactions

Have to admit that this sounds too accurate to be enjoyable. World War One was called The Great Slaughter in New England because of all the families that lost members.

ArizonaTank · November 26, 2019, 07:46:37 PM

Glad to see a WWI movie. Long neglected subject.

airboy · November 27, 2019, 10:55:30 AM

Critics consensus on Rotten Tomatoes is 91%. But the critics hated the latest Midway which was excellent.

Gusington · November 27, 2019, 12:16:16 PM

I've been looking forward to seeing this for a while. But like Bes said, not sure if I would be able to say I enjoyed it the same way I have enjoyed other movies. Like Saving Private Ryan or Schindler's List, it looks to be an excellent movie but I will enjoy it in a different way, if you know what I mean.

DoctorQuest · November 27, 2019, 01:49:31 PM

After seeing Peter Jackson's WWI documentary, I am looking forward to this.

Gusington · November 27, 2019, 02:24:55 PM

How is Jackson's doc? I need to watch that soon.

ArizonaTank · December 05, 2019, 10:17:23 PM

Quote from: Gusington on November 27, 2019, 02:24:55 PM
How is Jackson's doc? I need to watch that soon.

A must see! There is an grogheads thread about it somewhere. I think it might be free now on one of the streaming services.

JudgeDredd · December 06, 2019, 01:34:24 AM

Quote from: airboy on November 27, 2019, 10:55:30 AM
Critics consensus on Rotten Tomatoes is 91%. But the critics hated the latest Midway which was excellent.

Well, lets not go too overboard :timeout:

Dammit Carl! · December 06, 2019, 07:13:45 AM

Quote from: Gusington on November 27, 2019, 02:24:55 PM
How is Jackson's doc? I need to watch that soon.

It's wonderful. Proud to say my Son was the one who brought up going to see it (as they were covering that approximate period of time in history at that point) and we got to geek out over history together.

I contend that rather than killing Hitler if you could go back in time, Gavrilo Princip might be a better target.

Gusington · December 06, 2019, 07:47:34 AM

^There has to be more than a few books and papers weighing the benefits and detrimentals of each.

1917 is a must see for me, and will finally watch the a Jackson doc this weekend...I've waited too long already.

DoctorQuest · December 06, 2019, 11:55:13 AM

Quote from: Dammit Carl! on December 06, 2019, 07:13:45 AM
Quote from: Gusington on November 27, 2019, 02:24:55 PM
How is Jackson's doc? I need to watch that soon.

It's wonderful. Proud to say my Son was the one who brought up going to see it (as they were covering that approximate period of time in history at that point) and we got to geek out over history together.

I contend that rather than killing Hitler if you could go back in time, Gavrilo Princip might be a better target.

My 30 something daughter wanted to see this. She has become quite the history buff. My chest swells with pride..... :bd:

We saw both the documentary itself and a "how it was made" video that was just about as good as the documentary. The "before" and "after" state of the films used as source material is incredible.

Gusington · December 06, 2019, 12:55:55 PM

Is the 'How It's Made' available when you watch the feature? Either before or after?

DoctorQuest · December 06, 2019, 12:58:07 PM

Quote from: Gusington on December 06, 2019, 12:55:55 PM
Is the 'How It's Made' available when you watch the feature? Either before or after?

It was after and it immediately followed the doc at the theater we were at.

Gusington · December 06, 2019, 01:01:22 PM

Look at Dr. Fancypants and his 'theater.' I'll be watching it on Amazon. I hope the making of is included.

DoctorQuest · December 06, 2019, 01:03:43 PM

Oh, please.......

Fancypants would be at a "Theatre", old chap. With one pinky in the air......