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I have to admit I like the idea of an arthritic Thor. I guess Mjolnors batteries must have been running low.
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I plan on seeing the movie. The guys were heroic victims, like just about everybody who dies in a just war. I do admit appreciating how they are going to play up Bingham's Berkeley background.
It's a good story, like the Great Escape, of good people doing the best they can in an awful situation. To be honest, it's not often that we get an example of mob courage, especially since we live in bureaucracy. I'm glad the movie is being made, and I think that the world will be a better place for it.
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First, yeah...I know I'm 5 years late on this. I stayed away from it for the same reasons a lot of you here mentioned. Weird to see it in a theater. Didn't want to play into Hollywood's hands. Didn't want to view this as entertainment. But my uncle recently recommended it and I'm glad he did.
Second, I don't think this film is exploitative. It cost $15 million and made $30 million. As I understand it, that's more or less breaking even. It's not sappy, cheesy, manipulative. It doesn't glorify anyone, or add political spin or martyrdom or traditional heroism.
Third, it's a damn good story, told very, very well. I felt the confusion, surprise, panic, anger, confusion, sadness, confusion, and chaos that those on the ground, in the air, in the control towers, in the military bases, in the airports, and everywhere else felt. It felt appropriate to watch it here on my couch, on my own. It felt appropriate, and respectful.
So, yeah. I understand all of your reasons to avoid it. But if you're open to the experience, and curious, and like a film that can convey actual, deep, penetrating emotion, I'd recommend it.
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