[Mr. Football]

Looking forward to seeing this movie. I'm sure many of you probably already went and saw it tonight (reviews?). Recall that the buzz over 'Saving Private Ryan' back in 1997-8 helped kickoff this whole craze with toys and video games like the Medal of Honor franchise and its copycats, etc. One wonders what effect 'Flags of Our Fathers' will have to add even more new energy?

[admin]

I'd say it would have a great effect towards increasing someones interest, but they would have to be aware of diecast first. I can see that we'll have to purchase some of those cheesy slide show ads that play on the movie screen before the lights go down.

By the way, did you guys now that there is sister movie to this one that is supposed to come out next year? It's called "Letters from Iwo Jima". This maybe common knowledge, but I only heard about it today.

[mustangdriver]

Sounds like it could be a good one.

[Captain Eddie]

Originally Posted by admin

By the way, did you guys now that there is sister movie to this one that is supposed to come out next year? It's called "Letters from Iwo Jima". This maybe common knowledge, but I only heard about it today.

Yes, I read about that in the local newspaper yesterday. It will be from the Japanese perspective apparently.

[wurger_high]

Originally Posted by Captain Eddie

Yes, I read about that in the local newspaper yesterday. It will be from the Japanese perspective apparently.

Yeah, it is, with a japanses crew, etc etc...

I ll watch both films for sure... and u noe what, Flyboys isn't even out in aus yet!!! ...

[Tri-motor]

It'll be a stellar DVD offering when both films & all the extras are offered in a set. The second (Japanese) film isn't due until next year, however.Maybe this can be the Christmas 2007 giveaway!

[SKUNKY]

Oh, that's what it is!.I heard someone mention it but I thought they said it was called "Letters From Aunt Jemima", and I'm thinking "what the hell?".....I think I need a hearing aid....

[wurger_high]

iwo jima ---> to aunt jemima, u r so good!!

[Aircrafty]

I've read a few reviews on other forums and it's more of a drama about the guys that raised the flag and what happened to them after the war. So if you're expecting an action flick like SPR you'll be disappointed. Personally I'll wait until I can rent it cheap on dvd, and I don't think it will make much of an impact on the diecast scene.

[mustangdriver]

Originally Posted by Captain Eddie

Yes, I read about that in the local newspaper yesterday. It will be from the Japanese perspective apparently.

Oh, You just lost me. I don't give a s!@t about their point of view. I don't mean for that to sound worse than it does, but it is true. That would be like hearing the German's side of the holocaust.