Possible new Bismarck Movie

[theBaron]

Or will it be an apologia, in which the audience is drawn to sympathize with the crew of the Bismarck as they go to their fate? Yamato was like that. Even in Das Boot, which was an excellent movie (and a good novel, too), I kept having to tell myself, "If they hadn't started it, they wouldn't be dying right now..."

Prost!
Brad

 

[garyhiggins]

Personally, I've got more sympathy with the Hood.

 

[MalcC]

Russell started an online campaign a few years ago to petition the studio but it went nowhere. As far as the way he looks, anything possible in Hollywood.

Bob

He could have gone on a diet......



Malc

 

[Wayneb]

Let Mel Gibson direct it and make it a "real" movie.......if he can get off the "black" list.......What a shame..............Nobody's perfect.........Wayne

 

[MalcC]

Not sure Mel Gibson's the man, look what he did to Braveheart.

Malc

 

[MalcC]

Hi Gary

I know you've not see Pirates of the Caribbean yet, but look who Capt'n Jack Sparrow's new Bosun is. LOL.

Malc

 

[Wayneb]

Hey Malc.......Not sure what you're say'n.......Don't like Mel..? or his talent.......Wayne......That pic cannot be Mel.........Please say you're you're hokybokin........Haven't seen Mel in years......Used to throw down a few brews together.............

 

[MalcC]

Hi Wayne
I do like Mel in some of his movies, I just don't think he'd be the man for a Sequel to Master & Commander.
No the photo isn't Mel, he's someone more famous. LOL

Malc

 

[Wayneb]

Gotcha........Or you got me......LOL...............Wayne

 

[garyhiggins]

Hi Gary

I know you've not see Pirates of the Caribbean yet, but look who Capt'n Jack Sparrow's new Bosun is. LOL.

Malc

Seriously impressed Malc, starring in Captain Jack's selfie, I'm gonna have to watch those movies. To go off thread for a moment, anyone interested in Pirates should read "Spanish Gold" and "Under the Black Flag" by David Cordingly.

Wayne, I'm not quite sure Mel Gibson would be any good for Master and Commander, I don't think he's tall enough to reach the rigging
Best wishes, Gary.

 

[MalcC]

Hi Gary, Thanks for the tip on the books I'll be reading for sure, Aha, Aha splice the main brace.
Sorry just getting some practice,

Malc

 

[theBaron]

...On a more serious note, does anyone else think "Master & Commander" should have had a sequel?

Malc

Yes, I agree with you. There are more books in the series, aren't there?

I thought it was well done. The screenplay was good, as was the casting and the performances, in my opinion. And the sets, costumes and special effects, all very good. I've always been disappointed that there hasn't been another from the series.

On a tangent but related, I enjoyed the "Hornblower" series with Ion Gryffudd, for the same reasons.

Prost!
Brad

 

[MalcC]

Hi Brad
The sets and costumes were very good, in fact some of the belt buckles and badges were originals, which the director purchased from a military antique shop called "Blunderbus" which was around the corner from where I work. Sadly its no longer there.
To me the film begged for a sequel, but as we all know it won't happen.
As for "Hornblower" I've got the series on DVD, enjoyable ,but not quite the same.
Still someone could do the " Battle of Trafalgar" that would be great.

Malc