Rjel Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 I haven't watched the newest version of this story, but having read the book a couple of times and then watched the original movie from 1930, I thought this TV movie was pretty good when it was first broadcast way back when. Richard Thomas broke from his Waltons JohnBoy image very effectively. Ernest Borgnine was excellent in his role. It's on Amazon Prime currently. I think the film held up pretty effectively. Good cast with several familiar faces. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper117 Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 Yes, it's a great film, perhaps not as striking as the original, but I thoroughly enjoyed it when I watched it years ago. Like you, I haven't watched the new version. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boba Fett Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 I think Borgnine largely carried the 80's version. The new one is exceptional all the way around and worth a watch. If you liked 1917, it has a very similar feel/pace with more of the book version's sense of the horrors of war and impending doom. 3 Quote Fett “I’d say we’re offering a fair deal under the circumstances.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelsup_cavu Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 On 12/17/2023 at 1:24 PM, Boba Fett said: If you liked 1917, For me the movie 1917 was a swing and a miss. I do not remember off hand what did not work for me I just remember it was a disappointment as far as WW1 movies go. Wheels 1 Quote Download Missions, Skins, & Essential files for IL-2 1946 and several other game series from Mission4Today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper117 Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 On 12/17/2023 at 9:24 PM, Boba Fett said: I think Borgnine largely carried the 80's version Yes, I'd go along with that... in any film he always has a certain 'presence' on screen. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boba Fett Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 12 hours ago, wheelsup_cavu said: For me the movie 1917 was a swing and a miss. I do not remember off hand what did not work for me I just remember it was a disappointment as far as WW1 movies go. Wheels I think 1917 lacked a certain level of grittiness. That might just be a problem with UHD in general. It seems to make everything bright in a way. I was speaking mostly to the pacing. All Quiet does not lack the grit and is well worth a watch. 3 Quote Fett “I’d say we’re offering a fair deal under the circumstances.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelsup_cavu Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 Have to get my annual dose of Die Hard later today. Wheels 2 2 Quote Download Missions, Skins, & Essential files for IL-2 1946 and several other game series from Mission4Today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelsup_cavu Posted December 26, 2023 Share Posted December 26, 2023 Die Hard and It's a Wonderful life on the same day. Wheels 1 Quote Download Missions, Skins, & Essential files for IL-2 1946 and several other game series from Mission4Today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper Posted December 27, 2023 Share Posted December 27, 2023 Yesterday I saw Bat 21 a little dated but I really liked it 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelsup_cavu Posted December 27, 2023 Share Posted December 27, 2023 8 hours ago, Viper said: Yesterday I saw Bat 21 a little dated but I really liked it Good movie. Gene Hackman,, Danny Glover, and a somewhat different role for Jerry Reed after all the movies he made with Burt Reynolds. Wheels 2 Quote Download Missions, Skins, & Essential files for IL-2 1946 and several other game series from Mission4Today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelsup_cavu Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 The Best Years of Our Lives https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0036868/ The Best Years of Our Lives https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0036868/ Almost three hours long and one I have seen multiple times but it is well worth the watch. Wheels 1 1 Quote Download Missions, Skins, & Essential files for IL-2 1946 and several other game series from Mission4Today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelsup_cavu Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 In Harm's way on Amazon Prime. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059309/ Wheels 2 Quote Download Missions, Skins, & Essential files for IL-2 1946 and several other game series from Mission4Today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javelina Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 another good one is "The Sand Pebbles". Awesome flick. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sand_Pebbles_(film) 2 Quote MSI MAG Z790 Carbon, i9-13900k, NH-D15 cooler, 64 GB CL40 6000mhz RAM, MSI RTX4090, Yamaha 5.1 A/V Receiver, 4x 2TB Samsung 980 Pro NVMe, 1x 2TB Samsung 870 EVO SSD, Win 11 Pro, TM Warthog, Virpil WarBRD, MFG Crosswinds, 43" Samsung 4K TV, 21.5 Acer VT touchscreen, TrackIR, Varjo Aero, Wheel Stand Pro Super Warthog, Phanteks Enthoo Pro2 Full Tower Case, Seasonic GX-1200 ATX3 PSU, PointCTRL, Buttkicker 2, K-51 Helicopter Collective Control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelsup_cavu Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 On 1/28/2024 at 12:08 PM, javelina said: another good one is "The Sand Pebbles". Awesome flick. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sand_Pebbles_(film) I would actually rate The Sand Pebbles higher than In Harm's Way. Wheels 2 Quote Download Missions, Skins, & Essential files for IL-2 1946 and several other game series from Mission4Today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boom Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 3 hours ago, wheelsup_cavu said: I would actually rate The Sand Pebbles higher than In Harm's Way. Wheels Shock and horror!! Sand Pebbles is indeed a very good movie. But In Harms Way is a classic in so many ways. It's easily one of John Wayne's best movies, he really acts in this one. And it has a stellar supporting cast. Most importantly, for me, is the story. Other than the climatic battle at the end, there's little in the way of action. Instead it shows a more true version of war, ie people going about their business in the backwaters of the war. Very refreshing. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelsup_cavu Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 Father Goose Just a fun little movie. Wheels 2 Quote Download Missions, Skins, & Essential files for IL-2 1946 and several other game series from Mission4Today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boom Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Yeah, it's a fun movie. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boom Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 (edited) A couple of movies that Ernst Udet actually acted in (lines and all) in the early '30's. Of course he played the hero pilot. Storm Over Mont Blanc; and The White Hell Of Pitz Palu Edited February 2 by Boom 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelsup_cavu Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 (edited) The Beekeeper https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15314262/ 1960's Kung Fu movies-with better voice dubbing than them, meets Die Hard, meets John Wick. Or in other terms, just another indestructible one man wrecking crew movie. Nothing new or unique about the movie. Imo, This movie is one for you to wait to watch on a streaming service for which you already pay monthly subscription fees. Wheels Edited February 7 by wheelsup_cavu changed service fees to subscription fees 1 1 Quote Download Missions, Skins, & Essential files for IL-2 1946 and several other game series from Mission4Today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boom Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Yeah, it's a shame to see Jason Statham being locked into mindless action movies. He has so much more to offer eg Snatch; Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels; Killer Elite; Operation Fortune, to name just a few. One of my favourites is the role Statham played in Spy (2015). Surprisingly comedic as the macho, hyped-up superspy caricature who turns out to be a loud-mouth bumbling clutz. Every apperance had me laughing. Saved an otherwise dull movie. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelsup_cavu Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 On 2/7/2024 at 3:04 PM, Boom said: One of my favourites is the role Statham played in Spy (2015). Never saw the movie but I have not liked any project of Melissa McCarthy's since the TV series Mike and Molly. Wheels Quote Download Missions, Skins, & Essential files for IL-2 1946 and several other game series from Mission4Today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feathered_IV Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Watched the trailer. It looked like vigilante murder porn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelsup_cavu Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Started watching the The Dick Van Dyke show on Amazon Prime yesterday. The Dick Van Dyke show: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054533/ Still pretty funny and I am very very happy that they have not colorized the episodes. Wheels Quote Download Missions, Skins, & Essential files for IL-2 1946 and several other game series from Mission4Today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelsup_cavu Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 I found the old TV series Monk on Netflix the other day. Monk @ IMDb Hard to believe that the first season of Monk first aired just under 22 years ago... Wheels 2 Quote Download Missions, Skins, & Essential files for IL-2 1946 and several other game series from Mission4Today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feldgrün Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 I've been watching House since it's debut on Netflix. I'm always impressed with Hugh Laurie's convincing American accent, and love the character's sarcastic humor. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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