Unbroken film

I came across the book by chance a couple of years ago and was left stunned after I read it. One of the most amazing life stories, in fact, so much so that I wrote to the publisher and asked them to forward a message to Louis for me. I got a reply which was something special. Haven’t seen the film yet, but judging by how profoundly Angelina Jolie was moved by the story too, am hoping that it has been given the justice it deserves. Am looking forward to seeing it.

A fantastic film, I thought. From a purely aviation standpoint, I agree that it had some of the best CGI aircraft, and CGI aerial combat sequences, I’ve seen. It’ll never be “photo real” but this was as close to that as I’ve seen. The mock-up Liberator looked great, too, and the close-up of the B-29 towards the end was very solid animation. I’ll let the Electra inclusion slide, solely because Electras are lovely and, more importantly, the type of aircraft wasn’t important to telling that particular part of the story.

I found the movie good, not great. A bit slow, but worth the admission. The B-24 mockup used in the filming was superb. The computer animation is the best I have ever seen in an aviation application.

Enough for a new ledger notebook, Yippee!!!

Well look at all the money you’ll save.:D

Oh God, you’ve spoilt the film for me now. my Anoraknaphobia will not allow me to watch it for entertainment purposes 🙁

Oh God, you’ve spoilt the film for me now. my Anoraknaphobia will not allow me to watch it for entertainment purposes 🙁

Are they ever?

No , that’s quite true.

Also the aircraft shown in the background in the original photo looked to be a B25 not an Electra. Otherwise an excellent film which even Mrs 12J thoroughly enjoyed

John

Not forgetting the Shackleton in the background in 633 Sqn.

Tim S

Are they ever?

I made the mistake of reading the book before seeing it and although the film was good, it isn’t a patch on the book.