Wow Victor, we have different opinions. To me it's a very memorable film and I must of watched it half a dozen times over the years.Saw this oldie. It’s not memorable.
I thought this film was ok on its own, but having read most of Alistair Maclean's books, I was very disappointed in the 'movie spin off plot' compared to the quality of his plots.Nice summary Victor and sounds like you had a fun time at the cinema in your youth.
Perhaps the magic of the old films at least for ISZ, is lost to you, though I'm sure others will still retain their charm for you.
Many of us have attachments to particular old films, often because of the remembrance of the person we saw it with, who may no longer be with us.
Hi Steve,Nice summary Victor and sounds like you had a fun time at the cinema in your youth.
Perhaps the magic of the old films at least for ISZ, is lost to you, though I'm sure others will still retain their charm for you.
Many of us have attachments to particular old films, often because of the remembrance of the person we saw it with, who may no longer be with us.
Yes, that's the drawback to watching a film adaptation of a popular book and I'm sure we could all name a few !I thought this film was ok on its own, but having read most of Alistair Maclean's books, I was very disappointed in the 'movie spin off plot' compared to the quality of his plots.
Actually, no, not on ISZ, but others certainly. Such as Kelly's Heroes !Hi Steve,
I understand that you have associative memories with this movie. Rgds victor
What a well argued argument Louis, too right. Anthony Hopkins in 'When 8 Bells Toll' was a very good Alistair MacLean film though IMO.I watched the Guns of Navarone with my son last night (his first viewing, and he loved it). Now that was a great Allister MacLean movie! Gregory Peck, Anthony Quinn, David Niven (the only casting choice that didn't match the book, Dusty Miller was supposed to by a tough mining explosive expert from Nevada, but it still worked). I was so disappointed by Force 10 from Navarone (despite the fact that the screen play was revamped by George MacDonald Frasier, my favorite author). Harrison Ford and Carl Weathers just couldn't save that terrible movie, which barely acknowledged the book.
Kevin,What a well argued argument Louis, too right. Anthony Hopkins in 'When 8 Bells Toll' was a very good Alistair MacLean film though IMO.
Being an old g~t, I still remember the shear excitement as a kid going with my family to see these films at the cinema, especially the Battle of Britain, Guns of Navarone, Battle of the Bulge, Patton and Kelly's Heroes just to name a few.
As a kid I wasn't as critical of all the vehicles being ex USA or a rubbish plot, but now?
Full kudos to films like 'Fury', using more realistic and authentic kit.
Kevin,Louis,
On reflection you make good points re Kelly's Heroes, especially the mock Tiger.
Battle of Britain was superb in its use of ageing ex German Spanish Heinkels etc.
Battle of the Bulge was probably the one that stuck with me most about all American kit. I still went to see it more than once.
Being an old Aussie I also have fond memories of the now classic movies from the 1970's, Waterloo and the Battle of Britain being stand outs to me. I recently watched the Battle of Britain on Netflix and the 'bloody flying goggles' scene was almost as horrific and impressive on my large tv screen as it was way back in my local movie theater. Of course patriotism and military mythology featured in both films, but most viewers would not notice the historical inaccuracies.What a well argued argument Louis, too right. Anthony Hopkins in 'When 8 Bells Toll' was a very good Alistair MacLean film though IMO.
Being an old g~t, I still remember the shear excitement as a kid going with my family to see these films at the cinema, especially the Battle of Britain, Guns of Navarone, Battle of the Bulge, Patton and Kelly's Heroes just to name a few.
As a kid I wasn't as critical of all the vehicles being ex USA or a rubbish plot, but now?
Full kudos to films like 'Fury', using more realistic and authentic kit.
JU88-J Night Fighter. Great photo!Gosh we agree!
A picture you will remember .... Not quite Battle of Britain, but ......
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I better change rooms, this is not the right one for an argument.![]()
Matt,Being an old Aussie I also have fond memories of the now classic movies from the 1970's, Waterloo and the Battle of Britain being stand outs to me. I recently watched the Battle of Britain on Netflix and the 'bloody flying goggles' scene was almost as horrific and impressive on my large tv screen as it was way back in my local movie theater. Of course patriotism and military mythology featured in both films, but most viewers would not notice the historical inaccuracies.
Kelly's Heroes had some great combat action but IMO spoiled by some absurd aspects, such as the hippy US tankers etc. I guess I'm in the minority in that regard and one of my favourite 'car chase' movies of that era 'The Gumball Rally', was a box office failure while the absurd 'The Canonball Run' was a huge success, there's no accounting for taste as they say![]()