QuoteHas anyone seen the trailers for what seems to be a remake of the WW2 classic "the man who never was" I think it is called "Operation Mincemeat" I wonder if it will hold up against the original

Saw this review pop up on it https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/apr/13/operation-mincemeat-review-colin-firth-heads-starry-cast-in-wartime-spy-caper


Seems to be a different take on the same incident, but not directly related to the older film beyond the shared historical events.

Not sure but I think it takes as it's basis the Ben McCyntyre book of the same name.

Went to see Top Gun - Maverick last night to support a fund raising event for the local Scout group which we're involved with.

Overall I thought it was pretty good, amazing how far you can push the flight envelope of the F-18 Hornet! The ending is straight out of Hollywood (now there's a surprise  ) but without giving away too much of the plot the second film is more about the pilots than the aircraft and lets just say that Captain Mitchell finally finds redemption and closure. 

FWIW I'd give it 4 out of 5 stars.       

I'm not really a Cruise fan but the trailer for Top Gun really made me want to see it.  I guess it's just the flinging around in jets that appeals I guess!

Quote from: Leon on 26 May 2022, 11:55:38 PMI'm not really a Cruise fan but the trailer for Top Gun really made me want to see it.  I guess it's just the flinging around in jets that appeals I guess!

It's worth a watch, rubbish plot but some excellent flying sequences just got back from watching it.

I'll probably catch in a few years time when it appears on YouTube.

Needs a wide screen Jim.

QuoteIt's worth a watch, rubbish plot but some excellent flying sequences.

I've already seen that film. It's called Top Gun . . .

Well this . . . does not look good:


Looks like someone has seen Guardians of the Galaxy and wanted to do a fantasy version.

I think it looks an absolute hoot! Looking forward to seeing it.

Quote from: Ithoriel on 22 July 2022, 10:48:33 AMI think it looks an absolute hoot! Looking forward to seeing it.

My inner teenager agrees

He also plays the lute!

My RPG characters prefer to play with their loot.

QuoteLooks like someone has seen Guardians of the Galaxy and wanted to do a fantasy version.

eerrr?  whereas talking trees, aliens and genetically modified racoons are firmly in the historical genre.

Perhaps Sir should consider calling it a day on today's mess celebrations?   

Quoteeerrr?  whereas talking trees, aliens and genetically modified racoons are firmly in the historical genre.

True, all superhero movies are fantasies. I was referring to the more traditional style of medieval-based fantasy we usually get.