Dambusters at the pictures, one night only
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Was it busy Mapes? At the risk of overlooking any irony, perhaps a mix would diffuse the appeal to an elder 'him and her'. Perhaps people 'of a certain age' have a reluctance to be dictated to in how they are censored?
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Well Nottingham Cornerhouse, Scree 5 was pretty bust for the 2100 showing.
Being as Dambusters is probably one of my favourite war films it was good to see it on the big screen and the 'touching up' of the film stock by Studio Canal has really made a difference.
I had to push back the urge to run around the foyer with my arms out making airplane noises afterwards though.
Being as Dambusters is probably one of my favourite war films it was good to see it on the big screen and the 'touching up' of the film stock by Studio Canal has really made a difference.
I had to push back the urge to run around the foyer with my arms out making airplane noises afterwards though.
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A good few dozen people were in the very small art house cinema in Oxford, all sorts of ages and types. The shocked gasp from almost everyone there as the first aircraft exploded over the Mohne suggested a level of understanding from the audience.
My small boy (10) thought it was brilliant. There were several similarly aged boys in the audience (no girls, come on parents) so at least some of the new gneration is hearing these stories.
There was one gasp / giggle at "that name" but I think that was from the same idiot who seemed to think that Barnes Wallis was some sort of comedy act and giggled at him. Sorry but as I know I never had the right stuff to be Guy Gibson I have to fantasise that I might have been Barnes Wallis!
If there are any cinema bosses out there reading this, I would go to other showings like this as suggested by an earlier poster.
My small boy (10) thought it was brilliant. There were several similarly aged boys in the audience (no girls, come on parents) so at least some of the new gneration is hearing these stories.
There was one gasp / giggle at "that name" but I think that was from the same idiot who seemed to think that Barnes Wallis was some sort of comedy act and giggled at him. Sorry but as I know I never had the right stuff to be Guy Gibson I have to fantasise that I might have been Barnes Wallis!
If there are any cinema bosses out there reading this, I would go to other showings like this as suggested by an earlier poster.
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Being Norwich, they were probably gasping because it was a talkie.
Apparently they find the latest Harold Lloyd films to their liking.
Apparently they find the latest Harold Lloyd films to their liking.
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Saw the film yesterday - excellent value at £2.50. It has benefitted from being cleaned up.
It was my impression that it was a bit longer than the TV version (and not just the dog). For instance I don't remember seeing the Lincoln Cathedral fly past before.
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It was my impression that it was a bit longer than the TV version (and not just the dog). For instance I don't remember seeing the Lincoln Cathedral fly past before.
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Agreed, I kept seeing bits that seemed unfamiliar. I just put it down to a combination of clearer images and that I was paying closer attention than when it is on telly on a Sunday afternoon.
The blurb for this release ( http://www.myfilms.com/film.asp?id=247313 ) does not say that it is extended
The blurb for this release ( http://www.myfilms.com/film.asp?id=247313 ) does not say that it is extended
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53 KIA in one night on one op - there'd be "bring the troops home" marches if that happened today, and hopefully that assertion will never be proven!
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The picture house in Creepy was pretty full too , mainly middle aged types , but quite noticably some very senior ones too.
Made a change not too have to listen to ankle biters talking all the way through a movie.
I agree that it appeared longer , and also there seemed to be more reference to the dogs name than I remember on the TV version.
It would certainly be of interest to see Cinema's have a "Nostalgia Night" with other movie classics, sometimes you just cant beat it on the big screen.
The sight of empty tables in the mess at the end of the film brings home the reality of the terrible sacrifices that some people pay in life .
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Made a change not too have to listen to ankle biters talking all the way through a movie.
I agree that it appeared longer , and also there seemed to be more reference to the dogs name than I remember on the TV version.
It would certainly be of interest to see Cinema's have a "Nostalgia Night" with other movie classics, sometimes you just cant beat it on the big screen.
The sight of empty tables in the mess at the end of the film brings home the reality of the terrible sacrifices that some people pay in life .
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Being Norwich, they were probably gasping because it was a talkie.
Apparently they find the latest Harold Lloyd films to their liking.
Very good night out in Lincoln, with the cinema 2/3 full and a mixed audience.
Took the Mrs, as she had never seen it, and it had quite an effect on her, as she had not realised what had actually happened. Good Core Ethos and Values stuff for when she starts at Sleaford Technical College later this year.
Coming into work this morning, appart from a few of the buildings now having pitched roofs, a plastic extention on the main guard room nothing much here has changed, except the main water tower is now pink, not green and black! Niggers Grave still well tended in front of Gibsons old office.
I must admit, I spent a lot of the time guessing what had been fimed at Scampton, and what at Hemmswell 6 miles up the A15. I think most of they flying sequences, including the Lincolns were done from there not here. Didn't spot the Canberra though.
The control (watch) tower, any one know if that was Hemswell, as I don't think it was here, unless build just for the film?
Took the Mrs, as she had never seen it, and it had quite an effect on her, as she had not realised what had actually happened. Good Core Ethos and Values stuff for when she starts at Sleaford Technical College later this year.
Coming into work this morning, appart from a few of the buildings now having pitched roofs, a plastic extention on the main guard room nothing much here has changed, except the main water tower is now pink, not green and black! Niggers Grave still well tended in front of Gibsons old office.
I must admit, I spent a lot of the time guessing what had been fimed at Scampton, and what at Hemmswell 6 miles up the A15. I think most of they flying sequences, including the Lincolns were done from there not here. Didn't spot the Canberra though.
The control (watch) tower, any one know if that was Hemswell, as I don't think it was here, unless build just for the film?
Sorry, civvie SLF invading this thread: it's not often I am envious of people stuck back in Blighty but to see one of the greatest films of all time (IMHO) about perhaps the most daringly and brilliantly conceived raids of WWII, in the cinema, big screen, proper sound, 
I will have to dig out the DVD, send the mrs out for a haircut and wallow, very soon.
I will have to dig out the DVD, send the mrs out for a haircut and wallow, very soon.
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To see the Canberra follow this guideline:
After several failed attempts with the bomb launched from a Mosquito, Wallis is seen chatting in front of said Mosquito at an airfield before jumping into a car full of Air Ministry men. As he climbs into the car, chatting to the impatient occupents, over his shoulder can be seen a B2 Canberra complete with tip tanks. This is on the right side of the screen.
The Lincoln bomber is best identified by overly large white registration serial, but I cannot remember the exact point that it is seen. I think within minutes of the Canberra. (afterwards).
After several failed attempts with the bomb launched from a Mosquito, Wallis is seen chatting in front of said Mosquito at an airfield before jumping into a car full of Air Ministry men. As he climbs into the car, chatting to the impatient occupents, over his shoulder can be seen a B2 Canberra complete with tip tanks. This is on the right side of the screen.
The Lincoln bomber is best identified by overly large white registration serial, but I cannot remember the exact point that it is seen. I think within minutes of the Canberra. (afterwards).
colour
Pity they never made it in colour! I remember seeing Cozens 'Night Bombers' on the BBC, what 25yrs ago or more and was fascinated by it. As one who was born after the war i could never 'get a feel' for what it must have been like in monochrome.
The actor that played Henry Maudsley is Richard Thorp in Emmerdale i believe! Maltby was played by George Baker aka Inspector Wexford. One of the Whitehall Mandarins was played by Colin Tapley, who himself was a pre-war actor but served in 1 Group Bomber Command as an ATC Officer at Wickenby. He features in Jack Curries book Lancaster Target.
Did you spot the guard who stood outside the briefing room door..Patrick McGoohan..aka The Prisoner.
The actor that played Henry Maudsley is Richard Thorp in Emmerdale i believe! Maltby was played by George Baker aka Inspector Wexford. One of the Whitehall Mandarins was played by Colin Tapley, who himself was a pre-war actor but served in 1 Group Bomber Command as an ATC Officer at Wickenby. He features in Jack Curries book Lancaster Target.
Did you spot the guard who stood outside the briefing room door..Patrick McGoohan..aka The Prisoner.
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Dambusters remake
A great update but I wonder what Peter Jackson (Dir of the LOTR trilogy) will make of it, if he goes ahead. Will it be in colour? Will it have the dog or a 'PC' eqivalent? How will the Lancs look in CGI, assuming he hasn't got a budget big enough to build new ones?!
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Pity they never made it in colour!
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After watching The Dambusters on Tuesday I thought I had had my fill of Merlin engined loveliness this week until the BBMF flew over my house in Nottingham at about 1400 today.
Lovely sound and sight.
Lovely sound and sight.
