Lucas does Red Tails...

[Jatta Raso]

the CGI didn't convince me that much, especially after seeing CloD models in real time; the flames and smoke trails are nothing to brag about IMO and the shot of the P-51 on 2:14 looks kinda video game (a criticism to film and compliment to VG on equal measure); not that the way it's shot does any favors. but maybe they're using placeholders on some effects

[David Hayward]

Originally Posted by baronWastelan

At 2:15 the bf 109 gets shot in the wing by a P51 and as the wings comes off the bf 109 magically becomes a Me 262.

You might want to watch the clip again, because your description of that part is absurd.

[baronWastelan]

Originally Posted by David Hayward

You might want to watch the clip again, because your description of that part is absurd.

Of course it's absurd, that's why I mentioned it. The mistake in the trailer is called a "continuity error", look it up.

[Edit] see Sokol1's post above

[BMCha]

Originally Posted by baronWastelan

At 2:15 the bf 109 gets shot in the wing by a P51 and as the wings comes off the bf 109 magically becomes a Me 262.

While there are undoubtedly many errors in this movie, I think the above was caused by the trailer-editor-probably-knows-nothing-about-WWII-fighters effect. (the 109 cut to a shot from a different scene featuring a 262)

EDIT: Wow I'm late. Must've neglected to refresh/missed the page count

[Ventura]

It's a trailer. (and very well said Hiro) And this is a film, not a flight sim! hehe

Hollywood and other Major Film Studios (LucasFilm included) makes movies to cater towards the general audience.

Using the statistics they gather, (numerous is an understatement) Each director has a formula whenever they try to create a movie. As much as we would like to think otherwise, totally factual based history can be rather dry and bland. Drama is needed because conversations, even confrontations can be ...for lack of a better word, boring. (Though now we have reality based TV shows to show each and every one of us how to be a 'drama queen', lol!)

The advantage Lucasfilm has is that it is a self-sufficient entity seperate from Hollywood so that his studio has total say in the product. He did this after his incredible success with 'SW' so that he would never have to depend on backers and Studios when creating his sequels/prequels. And as an Artist, he is constantly refining each piece with each re-lease.

How much of a full hand does he have in "Red Tails"? I'm not too sure. Unlike the 'SW' series, he's probably playing more of a supervising role and delegating some freedom to those he assigned to make the film. Not being 'his baby', he is very aware of how the movie needs to be in order to have general acceptance with the public. So be aware that when things don't look correct, out of perpective, or too close together, etc., there is a specific reason for it being that way as well.

Film is the art of storytelling condensed into a 2 hour (or less) movie.

...and hellyeah! I'm looking forward to seeing this one!!

(Have you seen the theatrical release poster??!!) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Red_Tails_Poster.jpg

BTW, it's just a trailer. Still 4 1/2 months till it's release, and a lot can happen behind those closed doors in Skywalker Ranch!

[grunge]

At 2:14 WTF? That's gonna be another LOL film...Mustangs go afte Me262 LOL GG!

[ElAurens]

Several 262s were indeed shot down by P 51s and not all of them on landing approach, also Kohzedub bagged one with an La7, which is a lot slower than a 51 in the real world.

Don't let the performance of these aircraft in IL2 blind you, oh and the first time I shot down a 262 online I was in a Brewster...

[ACE-OF-ACES]

I had to laugh watching the video when it said 'based on true events'..

So was that POS Pearl Harbor movie with Ben Assflick

This hyper PC correctness world of ours is re-writing history faster than we can keep up with it.. And not just with WWII events.. Next time your at a yard sale.. by the old history books and save them in a safe place.. They will be worth something someday if not to you but your children.

[Jaws2002]

Feels like I'm flying my grand father's Buick

They'll turn this film into a plane whining like some of the forums I know.