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Offline Squire

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« Reply #60 on: September 23, 2006, 02:47:20 PM »
Ya but they all look exactly the same, I just thought it would have looked better to add some variety to them.

...and the notion that they would "always be flying against the same squad" is kinda odd, even if it is in the movie.

But, no film is perfect, or ever will be, im sure I will get a kick out of the air combat stuff.
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« Reply #61 on: September 23, 2006, 05:17:22 PM »
Well, if the "Bad Guy" squadron is assigned to the area to support the infantry in that particular area, then it's not unreasonable to think the same couple squadrons might have run into each other quite frequently.
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« Reply #62 on: September 23, 2006, 08:06:15 PM »
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Apparantly they dont know what they were talking about, because the film portrayed a single male, full grown lion which didnt use either of the names mentioned...

And you say in-subordination was common?  Your right...I'm sure there were ton's of brand new pilot's during the war who attacked ranking officers, and stole airplanes without any reprecussions (sp)...

Go ahead and see the movie...I really dont care Fruda, it's your $10-15 bucks...Maybe you like that type of stuff



1: Not all historically-based films use the characters' real names. There are many reasons for this, one of them being that their families/estates just won't allow the filmmakers to do so.

2: It's one fricking squadron, dude, not the entire French air force. You're beginning to sound a lot like the people who complain about Band of Brothers, because it makes it "as if the U.S. won the war themselves", when it's just portraying one damn infantry group. Sheesh.

3: Actually, it's $3.50 at the local theater, so if the movie sucks, it really won't be such a big deal. I'd say it's your loss for having to deal with my replies.
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« Reply #63 on: September 23, 2006, 08:38:48 PM »
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2: It's one fricking squadron, dude, not the entire French air force. You're beginning to sound a lot like the people who complain about Band of Brothers, because it makes it "as if the U.S. won the war themselves", when it's just portraying one damn infantry group. Sheesh.


EXACTLY. Besides, we all know it was Chuck Norris who REALLY won the war. :D
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« Reply #64 on: September 23, 2006, 10:08:28 PM »
I saw it tonight.

I enjoyed it. Some of the things were not accurate but much of it was. The flying was great but if you are going to criticize it for historical accuracy then you will not enjoy it. Just accept the Hollywood changes to the script that make the movie more interesting and enjoy it.

I know a ton about WW1 aviation and have read many books on the subject. There are bits and pieces of many WW1 stories in the plot and sometimes truth is stranger than fiction. But yes some of it was nonsense. For example in a time before radios were in widespread use the pilots were being briefed on a bombing raid in progress and took off in time to intercept the enemy bombers. Ok so that would be impossible. Who cares. The CGI of the German bombers was amazing.

If you like aviation go and see it. Suspend your disbelief in the few scenes that require you to (A pilot loses his hand and then gets a hook. He flies with the hook on the stick instead of his other hand in a plane with no throttle for example).

I give it 4 out of 5 starts.
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« Reply #65 on: September 23, 2006, 11:16:15 PM »
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EXACTLY. Besides, we all know it was Chuck Norris who REALLY won the war. :D



not entirely true. it was in fact won by the Chuck Norris Commando Team, which was a joint venture between the SAS, SOE, OSS, Lt. Richard Nixon (USN) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. though the actual combat team consisted only of Chuck Norris (by then designated CNC-1), credit should be given to those who organized the operation.
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« Reply #66 on: September 23, 2006, 11:27:16 PM »
That whole Chuck Norris fad was old half a year ago, people...
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« Reply #67 on: September 24, 2006, 12:16:30 AM »
Habu: ACtually, if you watch any of the "interior" shots, BOTH of the pilot's hands are on the stick: One to actually fly the plane, the other to squeeze the trigger.
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« Reply #68 on: September 24, 2006, 12:29:27 AM »
habu ur right, u cant be pick qat everything in the movie.  I saw mtrix 2 on tv today and i started to do just that. car chase at the end was retarded, that cts would have left that truck in the dusk, and then the scene where the mac truck bumps the first gen fird bird, i mean cmon a go kart will out run a mac truck, and then the cop car was tailing the ducati....jezzz those bike are retarded fast a crown vic doesnt have a shot. Millions of dollars spent on effects and u cant get that right, o well thats holloywood.

Thats why i like jack ass(im seeing that this week) what u see is what u get.
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« Reply #69 on: September 24, 2006, 01:31:13 AM »
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Well boys...I took one for the team.  I just got home from the movie "flyboy's"...I'm sure the movie is ending right about now, but I wouldnt know since I left early...TRUST ME WHEN I SAY THIS.  DO NOT SEE THIS MOVIE!
It is God awful!

I figured, hey, maybe because this guy doing the review screwed up so bad not knowing what tracers were, then just maybe he missed out on a lot of other things....NOPE

I think the only thing realistic about the movie was actually tracers!!!!!!!!!lmao

Thing's I learned from this movie...

1)-  WWI Fighter pilot's had frosted blonde tips in there hair?

2)-   Only after 2 minutes of being painted on, all nose art appear's to be withered and worn, like it was on the aircraft for years in combat...

3)-   Lion's are in France, and fighter squadrons actually keep them as "dogs"...

4)-   During WWI, all pilot's were in-subordinate, and had zero respect for their Officer's....AND THEIR OFFICER's LAUGHED IT OFF WITH THEM....

My favorite part of the movie, and I believe they must have consulted with HTC for this, because they have the same collission model, is that a wood and fabric aircraft can collide with another...the one doing the ramming can fly off without a scratch, and the one being rammed explodes into pieces....yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaa

just dont see it...dont see it in the movies...dont rent it from blockbuster...

it is terrible

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Sounds like I'm gonna enjoy it. It's all in your attitude. :D
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« Reply #70 on: September 24, 2006, 12:12:19 PM »
On a side note, I did watch "V for Vendetta" last night and thought it was really good lol
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« Reply #71 on: September 24, 2006, 01:45:14 PM »
lmao u r angry at they movie because it made u look foolish & ignorant too many times
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« Reply #72 on: September 24, 2006, 02:46:52 PM »
No, I just didnt like it...Go see it, I really dont care...If you like it good...If you dont like it, I told you not to waste your money...
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« Reply #73 on: September 24, 2006, 03:08:43 PM »
actually there wasnt to much throttle control in those birds it was more a a fuel flow thing - on and off. Most had a "blip" button on the stick to turn the engine on and off... If you ever heard one flying, you'd think the thing was getting ready to crash or was outta gas.
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« Reply #74 on: September 24, 2006, 03:19:19 PM »
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