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[struth]

'We Were Soldiers' - an account of the battle of La Drang, Vietnam, 1965. Mel Gibson gives a good performance as Col Hal Moore and the battle scenes are also convincing (apart from at the very end). Surprisingly for an American film it is historically accurate, although it only recounts the first two days of the battle and so omits the disaster that happened later when a US battalion on the march blundered into an NVA (no, not that NVA ) main force and took a pasting.

Very watchable film and the sub plot involving the wives having to deliver telegrams to the families of those killed is a poignant counterpoint to the heroics of the battle.

One of my favorite war films Martin; superbly done!!

[Macca]

'Uncle Buck'

The great John Candy in the titular role as an irresponsible black sheep enlisted in desperation to babysit his brothers kids. From 1989 but it has aged pretty well. I like this film because I am the 'Uncle Buck' in my family. I also have a nephew who is the spit of Macauly Culkin. Scary.

[struth]

'Uncle Buck'

The great John Candy in the titular role as an irresponsible black sheep enlisted in desperation to babysit his brothers kids. From 1989 but it has aged pretty well. I like this film because I am the 'Uncle Buck' in my family. I also have a nephew who is the spit of Macauly Culkin. Scary.

One of my fav Candy films along with the holiday one with the bear...cant recall the name...

[Macca]

'The Great Outdoors', I believe

[struth]

'The Great Outdoors', I believe

Ah yes...thats the one! Well remembered Martin

[pjdowns]

Currently watching my two favourite shows;

The West Wing

Breaking Bad

Couldn't be more different but still live both of them. My wife and I always watch The West Wing between September and Christmas as a kind of ritual thing (and because there are so many episodes it takes that long!)

Paul.

[Spectral Morn]

'We Were Soldiers' - an account of the battle of La Drang, Vietnam, 1965. Mel Gibson gives a good performance as Col Hal Moore and the battle scenes are also convincing (apart from at the very end). Surprisingly for an American film it is historically accurate, although it only recounts the first two days of the battle and so omits the disaster that happened later when a US battalion on the march blundered into an NVA (no, not that NVA ) main force and took a pasting.

Very watchable film and the sub plot involving the wives having to deliver telegrams to the families of those killed is a poignant counterpoint to the heroics of the battle.

Fabulous film


Regards Neil

[Spectral Morn]

The Martian

Well, very good, pretty accurate from the science point of view, dramatic, moving at times and a pretty good reworking of the book and yet..... it lacked ..... something I think because it is so long, as a film, that the dramatic becomes hum drum and so there is a loss of impact. I also didn't get the, what would have been justifiable frustration, in not being able to explore that the film's circumstances created.

I also couldn't help but wonder if Andy Weir - the author - or the film makers, if they had know that Mars has water seeping to the surface at times (recent discovery) could have worked that in to add to the story.

Overall a good film that needs a bit of editing - if there is a longer version lurking out there, frankly that would be too much.


Regards Neil

[struth]

The Martian

Well, very good, pretty accurate from the science point of view, dramatic, moving at times and a pretty good reworking of the book and yet..... it lacked ..... something I think because it is so long, as a film, that the dramatic becomes hum drum and so there is a loss of impact. I also didn't get the, what would have been justifiable frustration, in not being able to explore that the film's circumstances created.

I also couldn't help but wonder if Andy Weir - the author - or the film makers, if they had know that Mars has water seeping to the surface at times (recent discovery) could have worked that in to add to the story.

Overall a good film that needs a bit of editing - if there is a longer version lurking out there, frankly that would be too much.


Regards Neil

Good book that; must try finding a copy and rereading it...

[struth]

Carry on again doctor.....some great lines in this...... a small cut on the hand each and put them together and your wed... its called the bleeding ceremony..... its often called that here also love the way dr nooky gives injections... like playing darts