Red Tails Trailer #3

robtek · #1 11-15-2011, 10:09 AM

In a war most, if not all, fighting soldiers start to pray, believers or not.

Richie · #2 11-16-2011, 02:17 AM

I see a 109 with a Totenkopf - Death Head SS Panzer insignia on the cowling and an Udet Falcon below the canopy. So I guess there was a Panzer Div. that had a few JG3 109s? How would Red Tail fans like it if this movie screwed up that bad? That super low budget "Fortress" comes out way ahead as far as doing enemy aeroplanes correctly.

Feathered_IV · #3 01-09-2012, 05:05 AM

I think there is now sufficient evidence to suggest that this movie is going to suck very hard indeed.

Blakduk · #4 01-09-2012, 07:03 AM

I would still like to see a film version of 'Bomber' by Len Deighton- great book, well balanced showing the stupidity, heroism, and mundanity of both sides. Not to mention luck enountered by all concerned, both good and bad. I read somewhere years ago that the guy who made 'Memphis Belle' originally wanted to do this book but couldnt get funding or a flightworthy Lancaster.
I believe a big problem with something like the story of the Tuskegee airmen is that it is too complex for a blockbuster movie. I predict the story will be weighed down by too much sentimentality and a need for drama that an audience can immediately appreciate- that's why these movies often have such one-dimensional characters with instantly recognisable angels and demons.

badfinger · #5 01-09-2012, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Blakduk

I would still like to see a film version of 'Bomber' by Len Deighton- great book, well balanced showing the stupidity, heroism, and mundanity of both sides. Not to mention luck enountered by all concerned, both good and bad. I read somewhere years ago that the guy who made 'Memphis Belle' originally wanted to do this book but couldnt get funding or a flightworthy Lancaster.
I believe a big problem with something like the story of the Tuskegee airmen is that it is too complex for a blockbuster movie. I predict the story will be weighed down by too much sentimentality and a need for drama that an audience can immediately appreciate- that's why these movies often have such one-dimensional characters with instantly recognisable angels and demons.

YES! "Bomber" is the best aviation novel I have ever read. Sometimes, I pick it up, randomly open it, and just start reading. What a great movie it would make.

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