Any other good Naval "MOVIES" ??? - Page 2

ETR3(SS) · 08-28-10, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Crimson Tide and Pearl Harbor are two of the worst 'naval' movies ever made.

I've seen Crimson Tide twice; once before I joined the navy, and once after I got to my boat. Needless to say after the second time I'm still trying to figure out where the "bilge bay" is at. Not to mention all those cool secret passages under the deck plates.

08-28-10, 12:33 PM

For those who's interests lean towards rum, buggery and the lash there are:

Captain Horatio Hornblower, RN with Gregory Peck;

Damn the Defiant with Alec Guinness; and

Billy Budd with Robert Taylor.

All classic storys, beautifully filmed and totally lacking in CGI special effects.

frau kaleun · 08-28-10, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Randomizer

For those who's interests lean towards rum, buggery and the lash

Has anybody mentioned Mutiny On The Bounty yet? Master And Commander?

08-28-10, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by frau kaleun

Has anybody mentioned Mutiny On The Bounty yet? Master And Commander?

Thought Master and Commander was not too bad a flick while keeping to the period quite nicely in the details. It did not do too much violence to the book upon which it was based.

As for Mutiny on the Bounty, we have the 1935 version with Charles Laughton and Clark Gable, the horribly bad (IMHO) Brando film of 1962 and The Bounty with Anthony Hopkins and Mel Gibson.

Some other versions of the story out there as well.

Dale1957 · 08-29-10, 02:07 PM

"pearl harbor" was nothing but a chick flick!

Takeda Shingen · 08-29-10, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Crimson Tide and Pearl Harbor are two of the worst 'naval' movies ever made.

I was always amused at the underwater 'Radar' screen in Crimson Tide.

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Originally Posted by Randomizer

Thought Master and Commander was not too bad a flick while keeping to the period quite nicely in the details. It did not do too much violence to the book upon which it was based.

Master and Commander makes my short list of recent naval films that are worth watching.

ETR3(SS) · 08-29-10, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Takeda Shingen

I was always amused at the underwater 'Radar' screen in Crimson Tide.

I was always amused at the parts that they got right that they shouldn't have.

Takeda Shingen · 08-29-10, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ETR3(SS)

I was always amused at the parts that they got right that they shouldn't have.

Really? I always thought it was visual device to give the audience a degree of situational awareness. Cool and thanks!

Sailor Steve · 08-29-10, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by frau kaleun

Has anybody mentioned Mutiny On The Bounty yet?

Which version?

1935 (Charles Laughton, Clark Gable): Good, but goes with the traditional 'Bligh-as-monster' scenario.

1962 (Trevor Howard, Marlon Brando): Very good, well worth seeing.

1984 (The Bounty)(Anthony Hopkins, Mel Gibson): My personal favorite. It makes Bligh a real person, and covers his epic 47-day 3600-mile (6700-km) voyage with 18 men in a 23-foot boat, navigating only with a sextant and a watch. It also covers his court-martial. Far and away the best, in my opinion.

I admit I haven't seen the 1916 version.

Takeda Shingen · 08-29-10, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

1962 (Trevor Howard, Marlon Brando): Very good, well worth seeing.

This would be my pick, but more due to the fact that I like just about anything with Brando.

frau kaleun · 08-29-10, 10:16 PM

I've seen all of 'em too. I did really like Anthony Hopkins as Bligh, and it was definitely a more even-handed portrayal. And having the extra part of the story included was nice since I was familiar with what happened afterwards.

I think I've only seen the Brando version once, liked it well enough as far as recall... and I do like Brando, although it wouldn't be my favorite work of his.

But I have to say, it's really hard to top Clark Gable in the original. Because, you know, it's Clark Gable. *sigh*

Checkmate King 2 · 08-30-10, 01:38 AM

Mister Roberts

The Fighting Sullivans

Wing and a Prayer

Away All Boats

Stand by for Action

The Gallant Hours

Sailor of the King

Trool323 · 08-30-10, 04:02 AM

all the good ones have been mentioned if you want a lighter funny one you can check out Down periscope.

fastfed · 09-01-10, 11:35 AM

HAHA What kind of sub was it in Down Periscope??

GATO class?

ETR3(SS) · 09-01-10, 12:49 PM

Balao, the Pampanito to be exact.

09-01-10, 12:49 PM	#30
ETR3(SS) Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Between test depth and periscope depth Posts: 3,021 Downloads: 175 Uploads: 16	Balao, the Pampanito to be exact. __________________ USS Kentucky SSBN 737 (G) Comms Div 2003-2006 Qualified 19 November 03 Yes I was really on a submarine.

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Randomizer Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	For those who's interests lean towards rum, buggery and the lash there are: Captain Horatio Hornblower, RN with Gregory Peck; Damn the Defiant with Alec Guinness; and Billy Budd with Robert Taylor. All classic storys, beautifully filmed and totally lacking in CGI special effects.

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Dale1957 Machinist's Mate Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Herndon,Virginia Posts: 121 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	"pearl harbor" was nothing but a chick flick!

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frau kaleun Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Skyri--oh who are we kidding, I'm probably at Lowe's. Again. Posts: 12,706 Downloads: 168 Uploads: 0	I've seen all of 'em too. I did really like Anthony Hopkins as Bligh, and it was definitely a more even-handed portrayal. And having the extra part of the story included was nice since I was familiar with what happened afterwards. I think I've only seen the Brando version once, liked it well enough as far as recall... and I do like Brando, although it wouldn't be my favorite work of his. But I have to say, it's really hard to top Clark Gable in the original. Because, you know, it's Clark Gable. sigh

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Checkmate King 2 Helmsman Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 109 Downloads: 184 Uploads: 0	Mister Roberts The Fighting Sullivans Wing and a Prayer Away All Boats Stand by for Action The Gallant Hours Sailor of the King

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Trool323 Sparky Join Date: May 2007 Location: southwest ohio Posts: 154 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	all the good ones have been mentioned if you want a lighter funny one you can check out Down periscope.

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fastfed Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 779 Downloads: 246 Uploads: 0	HAHA What kind of sub was it in Down Periscope?? GATO class?