George Lucas strikes again...

smileyman · 02-27-2009, 10:54 AM

Looks cool! Screen play by Ridley Scott. Tuskegee Airmen. I hope to God it doesn't come off like a WW2 black Top Gun. Those guys were the shit and deserve an honest portrayal!

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,501725,00.html

tommymac · 02-27-2009, 11:00 AM

there was a movie about them already with laurence fishburne and cuba gooding jr.

Tom

smileyman · 02-27-2009, 11:01 AM

Yeah I saw that one. It was ok and followed their story well but left out alot of action. But I bet the Lucas one will have some really dramatic flying footage, CGI or not.

I also saw their story on "Dogfights" on the History channel, top stuff...

tommymac · 02-27-2009, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by smileyman

Yeah I saw that one. It was ok and followed their story well but left out alot of action. But I bet the Lucas one will have some really dramatic flying footage, CGI or not.

I also saw their story on "Dogfights" on the History channel, top stuff...

Good point on all the dog fights. I think their big accomplishments were as bomber escorts, they drastically cut down bomber losses.

Tom

TommyHotWheel · 02-27-2009, 11:59 AM

How will he tie it in to Star Wars? Or Indiana Jones?

smileyman · 02-27-2009, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TommyHotWheel

How will he tie it in to Star Wars? Or Indiana Jones?

Looking at the hottie on his arm in the news article he is tying it in just fine...

FT BSTRD · 02-28-2009, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by tommymac

Good point on all the dog fights. I think their big accomplishments were as bomber escorts, they drastically cut down bomber losses.

Tom

They never lost a bomber under their watch.

If George Lucas writes the script, it will suck. He is such a control freak, that I would be surprised if he doesn't smother the talent associated with the film.

I'm not holding out much hope. Shame really. Some of the best, most talented pilots of WWII are unknown.

Homeslice · 02-28-2009, 02:03 PM

Fake hair...... there's not too many people his age with a straight-across hairline.

Also how about making a movie about other military specialties, like tank drivers, combat controllers, PJ's, combat engineers, etc...... Pilots get too much glamour IMO.

fnfalman · 02-27-2009, 12:11 PM

Forget about Red Tails, how about that hot chocolate standing next to him? I'd like to have some of that black tail.

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02-27-2009, 11:01 AM	#3
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	Yeah I saw that one. It was ok and followed their story well but left out alot of action. But I bet the Lucas one will have some really dramatic flying footage, CGI or not. I also saw their story on "Dogfights" on the History channel, top stuff... __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

02-27-2009, 11:59 AM	#5
TommyHotWheel Imported from Detroit Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Michigan Moto: 2001 Suzuki TL1000R Posts: 989	How will he tie it in to Star Wars? Or Indiana Jones? __________________ Cry Havok! And let slip the hogs of war!

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fnfalman Europhile Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal Moto: Aprilia RS125, Aprilia SR50 Factory, Aprilia Tuono, BMW Rockster, KTM 990 Adventure Posts: 1,875	Forget about Red Tails, how about that hot chocolate standing next to him? I'd like to have some of that black tail. __________________ *Cogito Ergo Vroom - I think therefore I ride*

02-27-2009, 11:00 AM	#2
tommymac Moto GP Star Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 11,022	there was a movie about them already with laurence fishburne and cuba gooding jr. Tom

02-28-2009, 02:03 PM	#8
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Fake hair...... there's not too many people his age with a straight-across hairline. Also how about making a movie about other military specialties, like tank drivers, combat controllers, PJ's, combat engineers, etc...... Pilots get too much glamour IMO.