Oh man…. Where Eagles Dare is one of my all-time favorites. It's one of the few movies, outside of Bond, that I own on VHS, DVD, and Blu-Ray.
I love how they use that winter camo JU-52 in the opening titles. (one of the coolest transport aircrafts ever)
In more recent viewings the film has suffered a little bit. Mainly because the second half, while more action-packed, is not as intriguing as the first half. (Some Bond movies are guilty of this as well) Clint mows down so many Germans it becomes almost cartoonish.
And let's not forget WHY the alarm was sounded in the first place? It's aggrivating that Clint didn't shoot that radio control operator instead of trying to sneak up on him with a knife. They had silenced pistols right? That was such a dumb move. I would rather see them make a relatively stealthy exit.
Just the other night I watched a 1940 film called Night Train to Munich and it reminded me of a cross between Where Eagles Dare and From Russia With Love. I would highly recommend it to any Bond fans on here. Let me know if you watch it!
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Has anyone read the book? It's naturally much more detailed than the movie, but the plot is even more intricate. Oddly, a good few of the characters have different names (though not Smith and Schaffer).
I have the book sitting on my shelf, but I haven't yet got around to reading it.
Didn't realise the Guns of Navarone was penned by the same author. I'd say I prefer Eagles over that one, however it is still a good flick. Love the WW2 action adventure yarn. Inglourious Basterds aside, they just don't make films like this anymore.
Anyone on here a fan of this 60s action gem? Very Bondian, and has a definite OHMSS vibe. In fact I'd be willing to bet that Broccoli and co looked at this one before production on Majesty's started. Highly recommend if you haven't seen it, and I'd say that most Bond fans will dig this one ) -{
I loved that movie...the second time I saw it.
The first time I saw it was on local television and it was chopped to hell with commercials every 8-10 minutes. I did watch it all the way through, so there was something there.
So much better the second time I saw it on VHS a few years later. I haven't watched it in years. Overdue for a rewatch.
The soundtrack is also awesome, I love a lot of those old film soundtracks, wed along with zulu are majestic, Kellys heroes is just good fun with its military drum style, I know Barry did zulu who did the score for wed? and is there further listening from the composer?
I had a very bizarre memory this morning, my uncle whos funeral is today used to always say "Danny boy calling broadsword" everytime he was on a mobile phone with a bad line! A great memory.
Last year I picked up a vinyl copy of the Where Eagles Dare soundtrack which I love. Ron Goodwin's music is one of my favourite ingredients in Where Eagles Dare, and certainly in several other other war films of the era as well - Battle of Britain, 633 Squadron have been mentioned. He also did a fine job on Force 10 From Navarone.
Absolutely. I've never seen the film, Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines, but I certainly am familiar with the main theme.
I also recently discovered that he scored a few short animated films that I was very fond of as a child, most notably 'The Selfish Giant.' I always loved the music in that film.
I have to say I disagree. To be honest I've only seen one of them, but The Expendables is too wall-to-wall actor and trashy. The old movies had more style and sense of adventure. Perhaps the Indiana Jones-movies are better fits? I'm not sure. It's a matter of opinion, after all. I would like more opinion, please.
Along with Where Eagles Dare, Kelly's Heroes & Guns Of Navarone, I always enjoy watching The Eagle Has Landed too. Good to see the brief Larry Hagman cameo for starters!
I have to say I disagree. To be honest I've only seen one of them, but The Expendables is too wall-to-wall actor and trashy. The old movies had more style and sense of adventure. Perhaps the Indiana Jones-movies are better fits? I'm not sure. It's a matter of opinion, after all. I would like more opinion, please.
It seems we don't agree on much N24 But cannot agree more with you though that the older films have more style and better actors, but you did ask for the modern equivalent and the Indy films don't really fit into that bracket (although they are brilliant in their own right) and I can't think of anything else off the top of my head other than The Expendables which I find fun movies.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
Well, I see why you suggested The Expendables. I just think the tone is too different. Indiana Jones doesn't fit very well, but to me it feels much the same way as The Eagles Nest etc.
Possibly the Fast and The Furious series would be modern contenders. A couple of well - known stars, jeopardy, conflict, humour, good action, and eye candy. Not quite the same as WED abut a modern equivalent.
Again, I see why you say that. But I never liked the FF-movies. They were too much about posing and lacked heartless, IMO. Yet again, this is very personal and there will never be a right or wrong answer (until I come up with it )
The soundtrack is also awesome, I love a lot of those old film soundtracks, wed along with zulu are majestic, Kellys heroes is just good fun with its military drum style, I know Barry did zulu who did the score for wed? and is there further listening from the composer?
I had a very bizarre memory this morning, my uncle whos funeral is today used to always say "Danny boy calling broadsword" everytime he was on a mobile phone with a bad line! A great memory.
I'm sorry to hear about your uncle mate. I hope the funeral went okay. And thanks for sharing that touching story
I saw Where Eagles Dare when it came out at the pictures in 1968 (I think). Like most 12 year old lads it blew me away. I still remember that the intermission was when Clint fixes all the bombs in the large castle room as he closes the door with said bomb on a wire on the other side.
As for modern day equivalents, the only thing I can really think of is Inglourious Basterds, which is obviously in part a homage to this type of film. I'm sure most of you have seen it but I would highly recommend it if you haven't -{
As for modern day equivalents, the only thing I can really think of is Inglourious Basterds, which is obviously in part a homage to this type of film. I'm sure most of you have seen it but I would highly recommend it if you haven't -{
I had that bought for me as a birthday present earlier this year, and it is a good film.
Inglorious Bastereds is very much like WED, The Eagle's Nest etc. in content, but not tone. It's about commandoes and pils infiltrating occupation Europe for a secret operations against the nazis. But the jumpsuiten in time and plot, use of music, extreme violence and awareness of other movies are very different from the WED-style movies.
Not sure if I fully agree with that. WED would have been relatively violent for its time, and whilst there is much more subtext to Basterds, they are of the same genre. IG would not exist without films like WED and whilst the tone is different they are the same style and genre of film. Kinda like Moonraker compared to License to Kill. Different tones, but both Bond films.
I saw Where Eagles Dare when it came out at the pictures in 1968 (I think). Like most 12 year old lads it blew me away. I still remember that the intermission was when Clint fixes all the bombs in the large castle room as he closes the door with said bomb on a wire on the other side.
Brilliant film.
I had forgotten that there was an intermission until you mentioned it. It wasn't that long a movie but quite a few movies in the 60's had intermissions now I come to think of it. It looks like we are the exact same age UB007 - movies seemed more exciting in those days.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
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I love how they use that winter camo JU-52 in the opening titles. (one of the coolest transport aircrafts ever)
In more recent viewings the film has suffered a little bit. Mainly because the second half, while more action-packed, is not as intriguing as the first half. (Some Bond movies are guilty of this as well) Clint mows down so many Germans it becomes almost cartoonish.
And let's not forget WHY the alarm was sounded in the first place? It's aggrivating that Clint didn't shoot that radio control operator instead of trying to sneak up on him with a knife. They had silenced pistols right? That was such a dumb move. I would rather see them make a relatively stealthy exit.
Just the other night I watched a 1940 film called Night Train to Munich and it reminded me of a cross between Where Eagles Dare and From Russia With Love. I would highly recommend it to any Bond fans on here. Let me know if you watch it!
1. GE 2. MR 3. OP 4. TMWTGG 5. TSWLM 6. TND 7. TWINE 8.DN 9. GF 10. AVTAK
I have the book sitting on my shelf, but I haven't yet got around to reading it.
I loved that movie...the second time I saw it.
The first time I saw it was on local television and it was chopped to hell with commercials every 8-10 minutes. I did watch it all the way through, so there was something there.
So much better the second time I saw it on VHS a few years later. I haven't watched it in years. Overdue for a rewatch.
I had a very bizarre memory this morning, my uncle whos funeral is today used to always say "Danny boy calling broadsword" everytime he was on a mobile phone with a bad line! A great memory.
I also recently discovered that he scored a few short animated films that I was very fond of as a child, most notably 'The Selfish Giant.' I always loved the music in that film.
It seems we don't agree on much N24
I'm sorry to hear about your uncle mate. I hope the funeral went okay. And thanks for sharing that touching story
Brilliant film.
"Do you expect me to talk? "No Mister Bond I expect you to die"
I had that bought for me as a birthday present earlier this year, and it is a good film.
"Do you expect me to talk? "No Mister Bond I expect you to die"
I had forgotten that there was an intermission until you mentioned it. It wasn't that long a movie but quite a few movies in the 60's had intermissions now I come to think of it. It looks like we are the exact same age UB007 - movies seemed more exciting in those days.
Anyway you will get there sooner or later