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What is with all these slating of war movies all a sudden?
We should appreciate the fact that people are trying to remind youngsters of what war can do, as this generation is lucky. We do not have to go to strange countries and fight for our lives and an age in which we are only interested in boobs and computers. I think it is great that Hollywood are producing films such as Saving Private Ryan and Black Hawk Down.
And as for them being to grim. I think that the level of blood adds realism, it's not as if the people who faught in these wars could stop everything because there was too much blood and guts.
I stand back and applaud Hollywood for their preservation of history.
As for The Patriot. Who really cares if it is politicly correct. Who gives a poop if the baddy is British. To the Americans we were the baddies in that war. Remember, the hero in the film is American. DUH!!!
We should appreciate the fact that people are trying to remind youngsters of what war can do, as this generation is lucky. We do not have to go to strange countries and fight for our lives and an age in which we are only interested in boobs and computers. I think it is great that Hollywood are producing films such as Saving Private Ryan and Black Hawk Down.
And as for them being to grim. I think that the level of blood adds realism, it's not as if the people who faught in these wars could stop everything because there was too much blood and guts.
I stand back and applaud Hollywood for their preservation of history.
As for The Patriot. Who really cares if it is politicly correct. Who gives a poop if the baddy is British. To the Americans we were the baddies in that war. Remember, the hero in the film is American. DUH!!!
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What is with all these slating of war movies all a sudden?
We should appreciate the fact that people are trying to remind youngsters of what war can do, as this generation is lucky. We do not have to go to strange countries and fight for our lives and an age in which we are only interested in boobs and computers. I think it is great that Hollywood are producing films such as Saving Private Ryan and Black Hawk Down.
And as for them being to grim. I think that the level of blood adds realism, it's not as if the people who faught in these wars could stop everything because there was too much blood and guts.
I stand back and applaud Hollywood for their preservation of history.
As for The Patriot. Who really cares if it is politicly correct. Who gives a poop if the baddy is British. To the Americans we were the baddies in that war. Remember, the hero in the film is American. DUH!!!
We should appreciate the fact that people are trying to remind youngsters of what war can do, as this generation is lucky. We do not have to go to strange countries and fight for our lives and an age in which we are only interested in boobs and computers. I think it is great that Hollywood are producing films such as Saving Private Ryan and Black Hawk Down.
And as for them being to grim. I think that the level of blood adds realism, it's not as if the people who faught in these wars could stop everything because there was too much blood and guts.
I stand back and applaud Hollywood for their preservation of history.
As for The Patriot. Who really cares if it is politicly correct. Who gives a poop if the baddy is British. To the Americans we were the baddies in that war. Remember, the hero in the film is American. DUH!!!
BradW wrote:
> Who really cares if it is politicly correct. Who gives a poop if
> the baddy is British. To the Americans we were the baddies in that war.
> Remember, the hero in the film is American. DUH!!!
Well, people who care about history care that the British were shown doing many thing they never did, and in a so called film supposedly 'based on fact'. It really is astonishing that this and many other American films do this. Then, I suppose it goes all the way back to those 50's B-movies that led every schoolboy to believe that Dinosaurs and humans were around on the earth at the same time.
> Who really cares if it is politicly correct. Who gives a poop if
> the baddy is British. To the Americans we were the baddies in that war.
> Remember, the hero in the film is American. DUH!!!
Well, people who care about history care that the British were shown doing many thing they never did, and in a so called film supposedly 'based on fact'. It really is astonishing that this and many other American films do this. Then, I suppose it goes all the way back to those 50's B-movies that led every schoolboy to believe that Dinosaurs and humans were around on the earth at the same time.
Yup, Hollywood and historic truth do pass like ships in the night...
And as for:
"We do not have to go to strange countries and fight for our lives and an age in which we are only interested in boobs and computers."
That's a bad thing? :0)
And as for:
"We do not have to go to strange countries and fight for our lives and an age in which we are only interested in boobs and computers."
That's a bad thing? :0)
of course the truth gets bent in films sometimes to beef up the story. Like people get wound up because the computers used in films are not 'realistic' (like, bothered!)
But i just wish that people would respect the fact that Hollywood is accknowledging the sacrafices that so many people have made in the past for their country.
But i just wish that people would respect the fact that Hollywood is accknowledging the sacrafices that so many people have made in the past for their country.
pb wrote:
Well, people
> who care about history care that the British were shown doing many thing they
> never did, and in a so called film supposedly 'based on fact'. It really is
> astonishing that this and many other American films do this. Then, I suppose it
> goes all the way back to those 50's B-movies that led every schoolboy to believe
> that Dinosaurs and humans were around on the earth at the same time.
Okay so it's just the Americans ? Enigma, British film, but not correct. The point is these films are films. Not history. If schoolboys believed dinosaurs were around then weren't they a bunch of easily influenced people ? Did the Americnas kick up a fuss about the bits in Saving Private Ryan, Thin Red Line and Blackhawk down where their soldiers kill surrendering soldiers...no. The films arent glorifying the events but remembering those who gave their lives, and reminding us all why we are here now. In World War 2, and every conflict since WW1 we've been allies with America, so I dont see why there is such animosity toward America, If it wasnt for her the war would have carried on way longer and many of us probably wouldnt be here right now.
Well, people
> who care about history care that the British were shown doing many thing they
> never did, and in a so called film supposedly 'based on fact'. It really is
> astonishing that this and many other American films do this. Then, I suppose it
> goes all the way back to those 50's B-movies that led every schoolboy to believe
> that Dinosaurs and humans were around on the earth at the same time.
Okay so it's just the Americans ? Enigma, British film, but not correct. The point is these films are films. Not history. If schoolboys believed dinosaurs were around then weren't they a bunch of easily influenced people ? Did the Americnas kick up a fuss about the bits in Saving Private Ryan, Thin Red Line and Blackhawk down where their soldiers kill surrendering soldiers...no. The films arent glorifying the events but remembering those who gave their lives, and reminding us all why we are here now. In World War 2, and every conflict since WW1 we've been allies with America, so I dont see why there is such animosity toward America, If it wasnt for her the war would have carried on way longer and many of us probably wouldnt be here right now.
Some war FIlms are good, Full Metal Jacket was good, Platoon was good, Bullet in the Head was good the list goes on.
But I can't stand these modern War films, stuff like Black Hawk Down, with the "we're American we rule" message it just does my nut.
But I can't stand these modern War films, stuff like Black Hawk Down, with the "we're American we rule" message it just does my nut.
It was hard watching the Patriot because throughout the entire film, I saw the British as the good guys, even though I knew we were going to lose in the end, I was rooting for them all the way though!
BradW wrote:
> i am glad to sse that i am not the only one who thinks that these Hollywood
> films are form or rememberance. With a bit of entertainment thrwn in for the
> arrogant.
Remembrance? Balls.
Money making vehicles, that just happen to be popular right now because of this so called 'War with terror'.
> i am glad to sse that i am not the only one who thinks that these Hollywood
> films are form or rememberance. With a bit of entertainment thrwn in for the
> arrogant.
Remembrance? Balls.
Money making vehicles, that just happen to be popular right now because of this so called 'War with terror'.
i don't think that these films are populare becuase of the war with terror think.
People are just interested to see how film makers portray needless and violent events of the past.
I am not a war film fanatic myself, but i just wish that people would leave Hollywood be, and let them produce the films they desire. It is better than them haunting us with pieces of visual poop such as Princess Diaries and John Carpenter films (the man has lost his way since the 90's, what a watse of talent)
People are just interested to see how film makers portray needless and violent events of the past.
I am not a war film fanatic myself, but i just wish that people would leave Hollywood be, and let them produce the films they desire. It is better than them haunting us with pieces of visual poop such as Princess Diaries and John Carpenter films (the man has lost his way since the 90's, what a watse of talent)
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