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Re: U-571
Posted by: ThomasHorton ()
Date: April 17, 2008 02:03PM

And that brings up an important point. How important is accuracy in a "great world war II movie"?

To the obsessive-compulsive anal-retentive submarine history nuts that infest this forum, probably pretty important. I proudly proclaim my membership in this august group.

But to the general public, which is the primary audience, how important is it?

Well, I conducted a rigorous disciplined academic survey on this matter. -- I asked my wife.

When I pointed out the inaccuracies in the movie U-571, my wife, being much smarter than I am, said, “who cares? It is a movie. Who watches a Hollywood movie for accuracy? You watch a movie to be entertained.”

“But Dear.” My lower lip quivering, “The S-33 was a pacific boat!”

“There there.” She cooed, patting my arm. “I know, but it is just a movie, let it go.”

<sitting in my corner, arms crossed, pouting and muttering under my breath “Type XIVs don’t have torpedo tubes.”>

Wife shakes her head ruefully.

So what makes a movie a great World War II movie?

Accuracy?
Enjoyment?
Excitement/Drama?
Gratuitous nudity and sex? (OK I added that one in. I’m just a guy!)
Revenue?
Whether it has John Wayne in it?

What makes a World War II movie a Great World War II movie?

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