Dunkirk - Christopher Nolan film
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Eric Mc said:
Is this a TV series?
Does it need its own thread?
Yes, it was a mini series - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Band_of_Brothers_(mi...Does it need its own thread?
It probably had it's own thread on here many years ago, somebody else mentioned it which reminded me to finally sit down and watch it, very glad I did as well.
Cobnapint said:
dai1983 said:
We need a darkest Hour thread so 70-40 year old blokes can argue about how he's smoking the wrong type of cigars or something
Going to see it next week so I'll let you know.Although you could argue it's a different type of film, it was leagues ahead of Dunkirk in every respect.
Costumes, sets, character definition, lighting, acting and even a small scene that showed the civilian boats heading to Dunkirk were in a different class altogether. What's more the film gripped from start to finish. A proper masterpiece.
If either the film, Gary Oldman, or the Director don't pick anything up in March I'll be very surprised
Cobnapint said:
Cobnapint said:
dai1983 said:
We need a darkest Hour thread so 70-40 year old blokes can argue about how he's smoking the wrong type of cigars or something
Going to see it next week so I'll let you know.Although you could argue it's a different type of film, it was leagues ahead of Dunkirk in every respect.
Costumes, sets, character definition, lighting, acting and even a small scene that showed the civilian boats heading to Dunkirk were in a different class altogether. What's more the film gripped from start to finish. A proper masterpiece.
If either the film, Gary Oldman, or the Director don't pick anything up in March I'll be very surprised
If you have any interest whatsoever in this period of history it's a "must see".
Cheers,
Tony
I am looking forward to seeing "Darkest Hour". However, as it is being held up as a paragon of accuracy compared to Dunkirk, I did notice in the trailer a scene where Churchill is seen leaving an RAF Douglas Dakota (DC-3/C-47).
That would have been impossible in 1940, as the RAF did not start operating Dakotas until 1942. Indeed, the DC-3 is shown in post 1942 markings and colours - again completely wrong for 1940. "Faux pas" like that will not spoil the film for me even though the film makers could have found a more appropriate aircraft for that scene and perhaps had it painted in more appropriate colours and markings..
I'm sure Darkest Hour should have it's own thread.
That would have been impossible in 1940, as the RAF did not start operating Dakotas until 1942. Indeed, the DC-3 is shown in post 1942 markings and colours - again completely wrong for 1940. "Faux pas" like that will not spoil the film for me even though the film makers could have found a more appropriate aircraft for that scene and perhaps had it painted in more appropriate colours and markings..
I'm sure Darkest Hour should have it's own thread.
Eric Mc said:
I am looking forward to seeing "Darkest Hour". However, as it is being held up as a paragon of accuracy compared to Dunkirk, I did notice in the trailer a scene where Churchill is seen leaving an RAF Douglas Dakota (DC-3/C-47).
That would have been impossible in 1940, as the RAF did not start operating Dakotas until 1942. Indeed, the DC-3 is shown in post 1942 markings and colours - again completely wrong for 1940. "Faux pas" like that will not spoil the film for me even though the film makers could have found a more appropriate aircraft for that scene and perhaps had it painted in more appropriate colours and markings..
I'm sure Darkest Hour should have it's own thread.
You 'noticed' that did you? An expert on Dakotas now are we?That would have been impossible in 1940, as the RAF did not start operating Dakotas until 1942. Indeed, the DC-3 is shown in post 1942 markings and colours - again completely wrong for 1940. "Faux pas" like that will not spoil the film for me even though the film makers could have found a more appropriate aircraft for that scene and perhaps had it painted in more appropriate colours and markings..
I'm sure Darkest Hour should have it's own thread.
Be honest, you googled it.
Nobody is holding DA up as a paragon of accuracy, it is just a better film, by a country mile and a bit further.
Cobnapint said:
You 'noticed' that did you? An expert on Dakotas now are we?
Be honest, you googled it.
Nobody is holding DA up as a paragon of accuracy, it is just a better film, by a country mile and a bit further.
No, I did not Google anything. I actually do know quite a lot about the RAF in World War 2 and the various colour schemes and national markings that were worn by RAF aircraft in the six years between 1939 and 1945.Be honest, you googled it.
Nobody is holding DA up as a paragon of accuracy, it is just a better film, by a country mile and a bit further.
I am not dismissing "Darkest Hour" at all. It looks like it is a great film and fully intend to watch it. The point I am making is that movie makers are not historians and they frequently go with "close enough" rather than "100% accurate".
I don't know what film you are referring to with your reference to "DA".
Eric Mc said:
I am looking forward to seeing "Darkest Hour". However, as it is being held up as a paragon of accuracy compared to Dunkirk, I did notice in the trailer a scene where Churchill is seen leaving an RAF Douglas Dakota (DC-3/C-47).
That would have been impossible in 1940, as the RAF did not start operating Dakotas until 1942. Indeed, the DC-3 is shown in post 1942 markings and colours - again completely wrong for 1940. "Faux pas" like that will not spoil the film for me even though the film makers could have found a more appropriate aircraft for that scene and perhaps had it painted in more appropriate colours and markings..
I'm sure Darkest Hour should have it's own thread.
There are a couple of post war cars to look out for as well, EricThat would have been impossible in 1940, as the RAF did not start operating Dakotas until 1942. Indeed, the DC-3 is shown in post 1942 markings and colours - again completely wrong for 1940. "Faux pas" like that will not spoil the film for me even though the film makers could have found a more appropriate aircraft for that scene and perhaps had it painted in more appropriate colours and markings..
I'm sure Darkest Hour should have it's own thread.
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